Review.When the sun becomes too hot: Non-photochemical quenching in plants
Plant Science Research WeeklyPlant photosynthetic machinery can easily be overwhelmed by strong sunlight. Therefore, plants developed a set of processes called Non-Photochemical Quenching, a safety valve that dissipates excess light energy as heat. In a recent review, van Amerongen and Croce synthesize decades of often contradictory…
BOOSTER: Unlocking photosynthetic efficiency for enhanced plant productivity
Plant Science Research WeeklyPhotosynthesis is a fundamental biological process for carbon fixation and capturing light energy to drive plant growth. However, excessive sunlight can cause photodamage, which is detrimental to plant health. To protect the photosynthetic machinery from over-excitation and subsequent damage, plant cells…