Endopolyploidy is a common response to UV-B stress in natural plant populations, but its magnitude may be affected by chromosome type.
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DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcaa109
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS UV-B radiation damages the DNA, cells, and photosynthetic apparatus of plants. Plants commonly prevent this damage by synthetizing UV-B protective compounds. Recent laboratory experiments in Arabidopsis and cucumber indicate that plants can… read more here.
Keywords: endopolyploidy common; plant; response; common response ... See more keywords