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How plants expand their capacity to use solar energy

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2019-02-07

Green plants capture light that spans the visible solar spectrum, and while a broad spectral range is required for sufficient absorption, the process requires energy to be funneled rapidly and efficiently downhill to drive charge separation and water splitting. Carotenoids, the accessory pigments in photosynthesis, play light harvesting, photoprotective, and structural roles.

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https://phys.org/news/2019-02-capacity-solar-energy.html