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Chloroplast

Chloroplasts are organelles that are found in eukaryotic cells and are the site of photosynthesis in plants and algae. They are significant as they are responsible for the production of energy in the form of glucose and other molecules, which makes the survival of the plant and its growth possible. Chloroplasts also…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 46× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Chloroplasts are organelles that are found in eukaryotic cells and are the site of photosynthesis in plants and algae. They are significant as they are responsible for the production of energy in the form of glucose and other molecules, which makes the survival of the plant and its growth possible. Chloroplasts also contain pigments like chlorophyll, which absorb sunlight and enable the photosynthetic process. This allows for the production of oxygen, which is essential for life on Earth. Chloroplasts have many applications in the field of biotechnology, such as the production of metabolites and biofuels, the synthesis of natural products and drugs, and the genetic engineering of plants.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 46 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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