Tag: #PlantDefenses
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Flashes of UV-C Light A New Perspective on Plant Defense Mechanisms
Introduction Light plays a crucial role in plant growth and defense mechanisms. Recent research has highlighted that ultraviolet (UV) light, particularly UV-B and UV-C, can enhance plant resistance against pathogens. A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Plant Science & Phytopathology reveals that flashes of UV-C light are detected by UVR8, a photoreceptor previously…
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