The xanthophyll cycle represents one of the important photoprotection mechanisms in plant
cells. In the present review, we summarize current knowledge about the violaxanthin cycle of …

This review about the genus Laminaria sensu lato summarizes the extensive literature that
has been published since the overview of the genus given by Kain in 1979. The recent …

Xanthophyll cycle‐related nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ), which is present in most
photoautotrophs, allows dissipation of excess light energy. Xanthophyll cycle‐related NPQ …

The photosynthetic apparatus is exquisitely adapted to capture light energy and convert it
into reduced carbon compounds while also protecting against the potential deleterious …

Kelps, brown algae of the order Laminariales, dominate rocky shores and form huge kelp
beds which provide habitat and nurseries for various marine organisms. Whereas the basic …

Rapid light-response curves (RLC) of variable chlorophyll fluorescence were measured on
estuarine benthic microalgae with the purpose of characterising its response to changes in …

Diatoms (Bacillariophyceae, Heterokontophytes) are essential aquatic eukaryotes. Their role
in the structure and ecology of most of the aquatic ecosystems is crucial. Especially, their …

Diatoms and brown algae are major contributors to marine primary production. They are
biologically diverse, with thousands of different species, and are extremely successful …

Short-term variability in the photosynthetic activity of microphytobenthos assemblages was
studied by measuring chlorophyll fluorescence rapid light curves (RLC), using pulse …

Marine macroalgal forests are highly productive and iconic ecosystems, which are seriously
threatened by number of factors such as habitat destruction, overgrazing, ocean warming …