Historical aspect of photosynthesis biochemical diversity of and it’s role at plant ecology and phytoindication

The evolution of formation of views on biochemical diversity of photosynthesis within the bounds of plants ecological physiology is analyzed. Data on the dark period of photosynthesis are generalized in the historical aspect and its role in the plants ecology and phytoindication is determined. The genesis of research of plants carbonaceous nutrition biochemistry is characterized in the world and in Ukraine. The influential contribution of Ukrainian scientists (O. M. Volkov, E. P. Votchal, K. A. Purievich, B. M. Lubimenko, A. S. Okanenko and others) to elaboration of certain aspects of photosynthesis is underscored. The significance of their works for the ascertainment of mechanisms of plants’ ecological adaptive syndrome.