"photoprotection" meaning in All languages combined

See photoprotection on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From photo- + protection. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|photo|protection}} photo- + protection Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} photoprotection (uncountable)
  1. The function, in plants that are adapted to high levels of sunlight, that protects the centres of photosynthesis from damage by excess light, normally by the use of carotenoid pigments Tags: uncountable Related terms: photoprotective, photoprotector
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