Why are plants green? Research team's model reproduces photosynthesis
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 13:20
in Physics & Chemistry
When sunlight shining on a leaf changes rapidly, plants must protect themselves from the ensuing sudden surges of solar energy. To cope with these changes, photosynthetic organisms—from plants to bacteria—have developed numerous tactics. Scientists have been unable, however, to identify the underlying design principle.