Why Are Scientists Interested in Introducing Extra Copies of Nonphotochemical

Why are scientists interested in introducing extra copies of nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) genes into food crops?

A) to reduce the need for pesticides
B) to reduce the need for fertilizers
C) to increase the efficiency of photosynthesis
D) to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide used in photosynthesis
E) to decrease the amount of water required by plants