13-Mar-2026
How an #alga makes the most of dim light
A freshwater alga captures far-red light for #photosynthesis by rearranging ordinary #chlorophyll
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1119709 #science #ecology

How an alga makes the most of dim light
Researchers discovered that a freshwater alga captures low-energy far-red light by precisely arranging ordinary chlorophyll molecules, rather than inventing new pigments. The finding reveals a new structural strategy for photosynthesis in low-light environments and could inform future bioenergy and protein design.




