The role of an electron pool in algal photosynthesis during sub-second light-dark cycling

The underlying assumption of an electron pool appeared functional and its filling and emptying depended on the flash time. The simulations show that if the dark time between flashes is not sufficiently long the pool will not be completely emptied, and is responsible for a high energy dissipation rate and reduced photosynthesis. The measured net specific oxygen production rates are described well, but the description of the specific photon dissipation rate will need further investigation.