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Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index
57
Citations
14754
World Ranking
1414
National Ranking
371

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Enzyme
  • Gene
  • Amino acid

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in RuBisCO, Biochemistry, Photosynthesis, Pyruvate carboxylase and Chloroplast. His RuBisCO research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Thylakoid, Biophysics, Spinach and Photosystem II. His work on Biochemistry deals in particular with Light-independent reactions, ATP hydrolysis, Arabidopsis, Carbon fixation and Phosphoribulokinase.

Michael E. Salvucci combines subjects such as Crop yield and Nicotiana tabacum with his study of Photosynthesis. His research is interdisciplinary, bridging the disciplines of Oxygenase and Pyruvate carboxylase. His research integrates issues of Nicotiana rustica and Arabidopsis thaliana in his study of Chloroplast.

His most cited work include:

  • RUBISCO: Structure, Regulatory Interactions, and Possibilities for a Better Enzyme (667 citations)
  • Rubisco activase constrains the photosynthetic potential of leaves at high temperature and CO2. (513 citations)
  • Inhibition of photosynthesis by heat stress: the activation state of Rubisco as a limiting factor in photosynthesis. (438 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Michael E. Salvucci mostly deals with Biochemistry, RuBisCO, Photosynthesis, Pyruvate carboxylase and Enzyme. His work is connected to Oxygenase, Chloroplast, Ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate, Protein subunit and Metabolism, as a part of Biochemistry. Michael E. Salvucci works on RuBisCO which deals in particular with Light-independent reactions.

Photosynthesis is the subject of his research, which falls under Botany. His Pyruvate carboxylase research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of ATPase, Carboxy-lyases, Adenine nucleotide and Tetramer. His research in Enzyme intersects with topics in Glycine and Nicotiana tabacum.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Biochemistry (81.42%)
  • RuBisCO (69.03%)
  • Photosynthesis (39.82%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2008-2017)?

  • RuBisCO (69.03%)
  • Photosynthesis (39.82%)
  • Biochemistry (81.42%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Michael E. Salvucci spends much of his time researching RuBisCO, Photosynthesis, Biochemistry, Botany and Pyruvate carboxylase. His RuBisCO research includes themes of ATPase, Agronomy, Crystallography, Circular dichroism and Carbon fixation. His Photosynthesis research incorporates themes from Plant physiology, Biophysics, Metabolism and Enzyme.

His study on Chlamydomonas, Arabidopsis, Chloroplast and ATP hydrolysis is often connected to Magnesium ion as part of broader study in Biochemistry. Michael E. Salvucci interconnects Oryza sativa and Recombinant DNA in the investigation of issues within Botany. His work deals with themes such as Tetramer and Adenine nucleotide, which intersect with Pyruvate carboxylase.

Between 2008 and 2017, his most popular works were:

  • Raising yield potential of wheat. II. Increasing photosynthetic capacity and efficiency (371 citations)
  • Rubisco activity and regulation as targets for crop improvement (255 citations)
  • Development and evaluation of a field-based high- throughput phenotyping platform (208 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Enzyme
  • Gene
  • Amino acid

Michael E. Salvucci mainly focuses on RuBisCO, Photosynthesis, Botany, Biochemistry and Photorespiration. His RuBisCO study results in a more complete grasp of Enzyme. His work on Enzyme kinetics is typically connected to Elongation as part of general Enzyme study, connecting several disciplines of science.

The concepts of his Photosynthesis study are interwoven with issues in Plant physiology, Mutant, Transgene and Chlorophyll a. The Photorespiration study combines topics in areas such as Pyruvate carboxylase, Growing season, Crop, Photosynthetic capacity and Poaceae. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Chloroplast, Carbon fixation, Compensation point and Respiration.

Best Publications

  • RUBISCO: Structure, Regulatory Interactions, and Possibilities for a Better Enzyme

    Robert J. Spreitzer;Michael E. Salvucci

  • Rubisco activase constrains the photosynthetic potential of leaves at high temperature and CO2.

    Steven J. Crafts-Brandner;Michael E. Salvucci

  • Inhibition of photosynthesis by heat stress: the activation state of Rubisco as a limiting factor in photosynthesis.

    Michael E. Salvucci;Steven J. Crafts-Brandner

  • Raising yield potential of wheat. II. Increasing photosynthetic capacity and efficiency

    Martin A. J. Parry;Matthew Reynolds;Michael E. Salvucci;Christine Raines

  • Sensitivity of Photosynthesis in a C4 Plant, Maize, to Heat Stress

    Steven J. Crafts-Brandner;Michael E. Salvucci

  • Relationship between the heat tolerance of photosynthesis and the thermal stability of rubisco activase in plants from contrasting thermal environments.

    Michael E. Salvucci;Steven J. Crafts-Brandner

  • Rubisco activity and regulation as targets for crop improvement

    Martin A. J. Parry;P. John Andralojc;Joanna C. Scales;Michael E. Salvucci

  • Moderately High Temperatures Inhibit Ribulose-1,5-Bisphosphate Carboxylase/Oxygenase (Rubisco) Activase-Mediated Activation of Rubisco

    Urs Feller;Steven J. Crafts-Brandner;Michael E. Salvucci

  • Development and evaluation of a field-based high- throughput phenotyping platform

    Pedro Andrade-Sanchez;Michael A. Gore;John T. Heun;Kelly R. Thorp

  • Exceptional sensitivity of Rubisco activase to thermal denaturation in vitro and in vivo.

    Michael E. Salvucci;Katherine W. Osteryoung;Steven J. Crafts-Brandner;Elizabeth Vierling

  • A soluble chloroplast protein catalyzes ribulosebisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase activation in vivo.

    Michael E. Salvucci;Archie R. Portis;William L. Ogren

  • Regulation of Rubisco activase and its interaction with Rubisco

    Archie R. Portis;Archie R. Portis;Cishan Li;Dafu Wang;Michael E. Salvucci

  • Decreased CO2 availability and inactivation of Rubisco limit photosynthesis in cotton plants under heat and drought stress in the field

    A. Elizabete Carmo-Silva;Michael A. Gore;Pedro Andrade-Sanchez;Andrew N. French

  • Activation of Ribulosebisphosphate Carboxylase/Oxygenase at Physiological CO2 and Ribulosebisphosphate Concentrations by Rubisco Activase

    Archie R. Portis;Michael E. Salvucci;William L. Ogren

  • The Regulatory Properties of Rubisco Activase Differ among Species and Affect Photosynthetic Induction during Light Transitions

    A. Elizabete Carmo-Silva;Michael E. Salvucci

  • Plasticity in the photosynthetic carbon metabolism of submersed aquatic macrophytes

    George Bowes;Michael E. Salvucci

  • Mechanism for deactivation of Rubisco under moderate heat stress

    Michael E. Salvucci;Steven J. Crafts-Brandner

  • The mechanism of Rubisco activase: Insights from studies of the properties and structure of the enzyme.

    Michael E. Salvucci;William L. Ogren

  • The Two Forms of Ribulose-1,5-Bisphosphate Carboxylase/Oxygenase Activase Differ in Sensitivity to Elevated Temperature.

    S. J. Crafts-Brandner;F. J. Van De Loo;M. E. Salvucci

  • Light and CO2 Response of Ribulose-1,5-Bisphosphate Carboxylase/Oxygenase Activation in Arabidopsis Leaves

    Michael E. Salvucci;Archie R. Portis;William L. Ogren

  • Purification and species distribution of rubisco activase.

    Michael E. Salvucci;Jeffrey M. Werneke;William L. Ogren;Archie R. Portis

Frequent Co-Authors

Steven J. Crafts-Brandner
Steven J. Crafts-Brandner United States Department of Agriculture
Archie R. Portis
Archie R. Portis University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
William L. Ogren
William L. Ogren University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Donald L. Hendrix
Donald L. Hendrix Cotton (United States)
Martin A. J. Parry
Martin A. J. Parry Lancaster University
Robert R. Klein
Robert R. Klein Agricultural Research Service
Michael A. Gore
Michael A. Gore Cornell University
Christine A. Raines
Christine A. Raines University of Essex
George Bowes
George Bowes University of Florida
Andrew N. French
Andrew N. French Agricultural Research Service

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