Investigating Light-Altering Films for enhanced photoprotection and crop yieldThis project explores how modifying light spectra with LAFs impacts carotenoid-mediated photoprotection, particularly through NPQ, which safely dissipates excess light energy as heat. By investigating changes in carotenoid profiles and NPQ activity under altered light conditions, the research aims to determine how different spectral compositions affect photosynthetic efficiency and stress tolerance. The study will assess variety-specific responses to LAFs, focusing on their influence on yield, photoreceptor activity, and xanthophyll cycle dynamics.
