PAVING THE PATH

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Benson, A. A. “PAVING THE PATH”. Annual Review of Plant Biology, vol. 53, no. 1, 2002, pp. 1-25, https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.arplant.53.091201.142547.
Benson, A. A. (2002). PAVING THE PATH. Annual Review of Plant Biology, 53(1), 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.arplant.53.091201.142547
Benson AA. PAVING THE PATH. Annual Review of Plant Biology. 2002;53(1):1-25.
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Agriculture
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Unlocking the secrets of photosynthesis: This paper offers a personal reflection on the journey of scientific discovery, recounting the path towards understanding carbon's role in photosynthesis. The author describes how preparation and fortuitous experiences led to the use of radioactive carbon dioxides to trace carbon's path in this fundamental process. The account highlights key milestones, including the search for the CO2 acceptor and the surprising recognition of methanol's growth-stimulatory effect. The development of radiochromatographic techniques enabled the exploration of membrane lipids, revealing the presence of phosphorus, sulfur, and arsenic. This paper provides a unique historical perspective on the evolution of plant biology research. By sharing the personal experiences and insights gained throughout this scientific journey, the author offers valuable lessons and inspiration to future generations of researchers in the field.

Published in the Annual Review of Plant Biology, this autobiographical paper is appropriate given the journal's scope. The paper offers a retrospective overview of key discoveries in photosynthesis research, providing historical context to current knowledge in plant biology. By reflecting on past achievements, the article contributes to the journal's role in synthesizing and disseminating knowledge within the field.

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The first research to cite this article was titled Advanced radiogasometric method for the determination of the rates of photorespiratory and respiratory decarboxylations of primary and stored photosynthates under steady‐state photosynthesis and was published in 2006. The most recent citation comes from a 2024 study titled Advanced radiogasometric method for the determination of the rates of photorespiratory and respiratory decarboxylations of primary and stored photosynthates under steady‐state photosynthesis . This article reached its peak citation in 2015 , with 4 citations.It has been cited in 14 different journals, 14% of which are open access. Among related journals, the Photosynthesis Research cited this research the most, with 9 citations. The chart below illustrates the annual citation trends for this article.
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