The increase in surface level of ultraviolet radiation is due to depletion of the ozone layer. Ozone layer acts as the sunscreen for our planet earth. UV radiation emits three types of rays UV-A [400-315nm], UV-B [315-280nm], UV-C [280-100nm] [3]. Out of which, UV-B affects the plants easily because of its sessility. A reduction in the rubisco activity is markedly seen due to prolonged exposure to UV-B radiation[12]. UV-B radiation inhibit photosynthesis without much effect on PSII photochemistry in Pisum sativum.Flavonoidsare the substance secreted by plants against UV-B radiation. It acts as a defense mechanism providing UV absorbing sunscreen to the plants.
The increase in surface level of ultraviolet radiation is due to depletion of the ozone layer. Ozone layer acts as the sunscreen for our planet earth. UV radiation emits three types of rays UV-A [400-315nm], UV-B [315-280nm], UV-C [280-100nm] [3]. Out of which, UV-B affects the plants easily because of its sessility. A reduction in the rubisco activity is markedly seen due to prolonged exposure to UV-B radiation[12]. UV-B radiation inhibit photosynthesis without much effect on PSII photochemistry in Pisum sativum.Flavonoidsare the substance secreted by plants against UV-B radiation. It acts as a defense mechanism providing UV absorbing sunscreen to the plants.
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