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nonphotochemical quenching
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Accession
GO:0010196
Name
nonphotochemical quenching
Ontology
biological_process
Synonyms
None
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Definition
The process by which excess light energy absorbed by chlorophyll and not used to drive photosynthesis is emitted as heat. This process helps maintain the balance between dissipation and utilization of light energy to minimize generation of oxidizing molecules, thereby protecting the plant against photo-oxidative damage.
Source:PMID:10938857,
PMID:10667783
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