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Excitation energy transfer between higher excited states of photosynthetic pigments: 1. Carotenoids facilitate B -> Q band conversion in chlorophylls
The paper presents a theoretical framework showing carotenoids facilitate B-to-Q state conversion in chlorophylls, reducing harmful excitation energy transfer to reaction centers.
DOI 10.1101/2023.01.26.525634