Photoprotection
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photoprotection is a noun meaning The function, in plants that are adapted to high levels of sunlight, that protects the centres of photosynthesis from damage by excess light, normally by the use of carotenoid pigments.
Meaning
The function, in plants that are adapted to high levels of sunlight, that protects the centres of photosynthesis from damage by excess light, normally by the use of carotenoid pigments.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photoprotector, photocarotenogenesis, phytochrome, photoinhibition, phototropin, photoprotein.
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