Ultraviolet-C Light Effects in <i>Actinidia</i> spp. Infected by <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> pv. <i>actinidiae</i>
Several studies have demonstrated that ultraviolet-band-C (UV-C) irradiation can enhance plants’ natural resistance to pathogens and diseases. A suitable dose of UV-C radiation induces the production of metabolites that strengthen plant defenses, an effect known as “hormesis”. Hormesis presents a pr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-09-01
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Series: | Horticulturae |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/10/9/944 |