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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. metabolism
  4. carbohydrate metabolism
  5. photosynthesis
  6. photoinhibition
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. metabolism
  4. carbohydrate metabolism
  5. photosynthesis
  6. photoinhibition
  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. metabolism
  4. energy metabolism
  5. photosynthesis
  6. photoinhibition
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. metabolism
  4. energy metabolism
  5. photosynthesis
  6. photoinhibition

Preferred term

photoinhibition

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The reduction in photosynthesis rate at high light intensities when the light energy exceeds the saturation point (maximum photosynthetic rate) and the normal electron flow is interrupted.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/57947

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