Date Published
September 2002
Summary
In this review, we present the physiological and molecular mechanisms of photoinhibition and discuss the interaction between light and other stress factors and its effects on plants destined for reforestation. In addition, the present work analyzes some of the features and strategies that help plants avoid or restrict the occurrence of photoinhibition.
Reference Information
Alves, P.L.d.C.A., A.C.N. Magalhães, and P.R. Barja. 2002. The phenomenon of photoinhibition of photosynthesis and its importance in reforestation. The Botanical Review 68(2):193-208.