Introduction Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a significant environmental factor influencing plant growth, development, and overall productivity. While plants have evolved natural defense mechanisms to cope with UV exposure, excessive radiation, particularly from UVB and UVC wavelengths, can lead to detrimental effects such as DNA damage, oxidative stress, reduced photosynthetic efficiency, and impaired growth. To mitigate READ MORE
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UV-B Radiation and Plant Stress: Mechanisms, Effects, and Adaptive Strategies
Introduction Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation (280–315 nm) is a natural component of sunlight that has profound effects on plant growth, development, and metabolism. Although UV-B constitutes only a small fraction of the solar spectrum reaching the Earth’s surface, it has significant biological implications due to its high energy levels. With increasing environmental concerns such as ozone READ MORE