UV-B Light Sensing Mechanism Discovered In Plant Roots
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 00:42
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have discovered that plant roots can sense UV-B light and have identified a specific gene that is a vital player in UV-B signaling, the communication between cells. The gene RUS1 measures UV-B light levels and passes this information on to other parts of the plant responsible for healthy development.