The photoreceptor UVR8 mediates the perception of both UV-B and UV-A wavelengths up to 350 nm of sunlight with responsivity moderated by cryptochromes
N. Rai, A. O'Hara, D. Farkas, O. Safronov, K. Ratanasopa, F. Wang, A. Lindfors, G. Jenkins, T. Lehto, J. Salojarvi, M. Brosche, A. Strid, P. Aphalo, L. O. Morales Suarez
This study shows UVR8 mediates UV-B and UV-A responses in Arabidopsis, with CRYs required for longer UV-A wavelengths, and highlights the need for plant-specific UV waveband definitions.
bioRxiv · Jan 21, 2020Plant Biology