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Effect of low doses of UV-A and UV-B radiation on photosynthetic activities inPhaseolus mungo L.

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The effect of low doses of UV-A (320–400 nm) and UV-B (280–320 nm) radiation on photosynthetic activities inPhaseolus mungo L. was investigated under field condition. Supplementation of UV-A enhanced the synthesis of chlorophyll and carotenoids than the UV-B supplemented plants. Significant increase was seen in the concentration of UV-B absorbing compounds of UV-B treated plants. Increase of PS 2 activity in UV-A treated plants was seen. Changes in photosynthetic activity were measured in terms of PS 2 mediated O2 evolution and Chl a fluorescence.

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    Muthukrishnan Jayakumar, Paulraj Amudha & Govindaswamy Kulandaivelu

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Jayakumar, M., Amudha, P. & Kulandaivelu, G. Effect of low doses of UV-A and UV-B radiation on photosynthetic activities inPhaseolus mungo L.. J. Plant Biol. 47, 105–110 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03030639

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