Evolutionary origin and functional mechanism of Lhcx in the diatom photoprotection
Minoru Kumazawa, Seiji Akimoto, Atsushi Takabayashi, Ko Imaizumi, Shoko Tsuji, Hazuki Hasegawa, Atsushi Sakurai, Sousuke Imamura, Noriko Ishikawa, Natsuko Inoue‐Kashino, Yasuhiro Kashino, Kentaro Ifuku
This study identifies the evolutionary origin of Lhcx in diatoms and shows its role in photoprotection through non-photochemical quenching.
bioRxiv · Sep 6, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology