KnowraNon-photochemical quenchingLinked fromLinked fromThe 7 pages that link to Non-photochemical quenching, each with the reason it gives.All 7Broader topic 2Related 5CarotenoidRelated: Carotenoids participate in this rapid defense against excess light.PhotoprotectionBroader topic: It sheds surplus excitation energy before that energy generates damaging reactive oxygen species.LuteinRelated: Lutein supports energy dissipation within photosynthetic antenna complexes.Shade toleranceRelated: Shade-tolerant plants must still protect their photosystems when sudden sunflecks deliver excess light.ZeaxanthinRelated: Zeaxanthin supports this photoprotective response in illuminated plant leaves.Light-dependent reactionsRelated: It protects the light-harvesting apparatus when absorbed energy exceeds its capacity to use it.Biological pigmentBroader topic: Xanthophyll pigments help protect photosystems through this energy-dissipation process.