Modulation of xanthophyll cycle impacts biomass productivity in the marine microalga Nannochloropsis
G. Perin, A. Bellan, D. Lyska, K. K. Niyogi, T. Morosinotto
This study shows that modulating the xanthophyll cycle in Nannochloropsis microalgae affects photoprotection and biomass productivity, with zeaxanthin accumulation being beneficial under strong light but costly under low light.
bioRxiv · Aug 16, 2022Plant Biology