Photoprotection occurs via several different mechanisms, often acting in concert with one another: Avoidance, Photorespiration, Dissipation, and Anti-oxidation. Light energy can be physically ...

The xanthophyll violaxanthin is converted to zeaxanthin (via the intermediate antheraxanthin) whenever chloroplasts absorb excess light. Zeaxanthin acts as a key facilitator of the dissipation of ...

One of the emerging trends in photoprotection is the use of oral sunscreen supplements—an adjunct to traditional topical ...

Photoprotection, which Burgess described as "the ability of plants to safely dispose of excess energy," is particularly inefficient. When a plant's leaves absorb too much sun, often because of ...