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Thanks are due to Ms. Denise Schilling for typing the manuscript, Ms. Louise Bell for preparation of the figures and Dr. Greg Ayers, Chief of the CSIRO Division of Marine and Atmospheric Research for valued support.

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Jeffrey, S.W. Professor Andrew A. Benson: inspirational mentor. Photosynth Res 92, 187–192 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11120-007-9180-2

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