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The thylakoid proton antiporter KEA3 regulates photosynthesis in response to the chloroplast energy status.

ABSTRACT: Plant photosynthesis contains two functional modules, the light-driven reactions in the thylakoid membrane and the carbon-fixing reactions in the chloroplast stroma. In nature, light availability for photosynthesis often undergoes massive and rapid fluctuations. Efficient and productive use of such variable light supply requires an instant crosstalk and rapid synchronization of both functional modules. Here, we show that this communication involves the stromal exposed C-terminus of the thylakoid K⁺-exchange antiporter KEA3, which regulates the ΔpH across the thylakoid membrane and therefore pH-dependent photoprotection. By combining in silico, in vitro, and in vivo approaches, we demonstrate that the KEA3 C-terminus senses the energy state of the chloroplast in a pH-dependent manner and regulates transport activity in response. Together our data pinpoint a regulatory feedback loop by which the stromal energy state orchestrates light capture and photoprotection via multi-level regulation of KEA3.

SUBMITTER: Uflewski M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981695 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The thylakoid proton antiporter KEA3 regulates photosynthesis in response to the chloroplast energy status.

Uflewski Michał M Rindfleisch Tobias T Korkmaz Kübra K Tietz Enrico E Mielke Sarah S Correa Galvis Viviana V Dünschede Beatrix B Luzarowski Marcin M Skirycz Aleksandra A Schwarzländer Markus M Strand Deserah D DD Hertle Alexander P AP Schünemann Danja D Walther Dirk D Thalhammer Anja A Wolff Martin M Armbruster Ute U

Nature communications 20240330 1

Plant photosynthesis contains two functional modules, the light-driven reactions in the thylakoid membrane and the carbon-fixing reactions in the chloroplast stroma. In nature, light availability for photosynthesis often undergoes massive and rapid fluctuations. Efficient and productive use of such variable light supply requires an instant crosstalk and rapid synchronization of both functional modules. Here, we show that this communication involves the stromal exposed C-terminus of the thylakoid ...[more]

PMID: 38555362

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Project description:There is considerable interest in improving plant productivity by altering the dynamic responses of photosynthesis in tune with natural conditions. This is exemplified by the 'energy-dependent' form of non-photochemical quenching (qE), the formation and decay of which can be considerably slower than natural light fluctuations, limiting photochemical yield. In addition, we recently reported that rapidly fluctuating light can produce field recombination-induced photodamage (FRIP), where large spikes in electric field across the thylakoid membrane (Δψ) induce photosystem II recombination reactions that produce damaging singlet oxygen (1O2). Both qE and FRIP are directly linked to the thylakoid proton motive force (pmf), and in particular, the slow kinetics of partitioning pmf into its ΔpH and Δψ components. Using a series of computational simulations, we explored the possibility of 'hacking' pmf partitioning as a target for improving photosynthesis. Under a range of illumination conditions, increasing the rate of counter-ion fluxes across the thylakoid membrane should lead to more rapid dissipation of Δψ and formation of ΔpH. This would result in increased rates for the formation and decay of qE while resulting in a more rapid decline in the amplitudes of Δψ-spikes and decreasing 1O2 production. These results suggest that ion fluxes may be a viable target for plant breeding or engineering. However, these changes also induce transient, but substantial mismatches in the ATP : NADPH output ratio as well as in the osmotic balance between the lumen and stroma, either of which may explain why evolution has not already accelerated thylakoid ion fluxes. Overall, though the model is simplified, it recapitulates many of the responses seen in vivo, while spotlighting critical aspects of the complex interactions between pmf components and photosynthetic processes. By making the programme available, we hope to enable the community of photosynthesis researchers to further explore and test specific hypotheses.This article is part of the themed issue 'Enhancing photosynthesis in crop plants: targets for improvement'.

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The thylakoid proton antiporter KEA3 regulates photosynthesis in response to the chloroplast energy status.

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The thylakoid proton antiporter KEA3 regulates photosynthesis in response to the chloroplast energy status.

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