Modulation of xanthophyll cycle impacts biomass productivity in the marine microalga Nannochloropsis.

ABSTRACT: Life on earth depends on photosynthetic primary producers that exploit sunlight to fix CO₂ into biomass. Approximately half of global primary production is associated with microalgae living in aquatic environments. Microalgae also represent a promising source of biomass to complement crop cultivation, and they could contribute to the development of a more sustainable bioeconomy. Photosynthetic organisms evolved multiple mechanisms involved in the regulation of photosynthesis to respond to highly variable environmental conditions. While essential to avoid photodamage, regulation of photosynthesis results in dissipation of absorbed light energy, generating a complex trade-off between protection from stress and light-use efficiency. This work investigates the impact of the xanthoph

SUBMITTER: Perin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10288591 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature