Flashes of Ultraviolet Light: An Innovative Method for Stimulating Plant Defenses to Fungal Diseases

Abdelhak Rhouma*

Higher Agronomic Institute of Chott Mariem Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: Abdelhak Rhouma, Higher Agronomic Institute of Chott Mariem Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.

Received: May 31, 2022; Published: July 01, 2022

Abstract

Life on Earth is exposed to a variety of light spectrum from ultraviolet-B to wavelengths, called natural radiation. The electromagnetic spectrum ultraviolet (UV) consists of 3 classes: UV-A (315-400 nm), UV-B (280-315 nm) and UV-C (200-280 nm), with UV-A and UV-B reaching only the surface of the earth. UV radiation affects plants and fungal pathogens by altering the relationship between them (Figure 1). In this paper, we study the applicability and the effect of ultraviolet radiation on plant protection against phytopathogenic fungi. Thus, this review offers a comprehensive overview to help growers and scientists to create informed decisions for ultraviolet treatments in various applications.

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Citation

Citation: Abdelhak Rhouma. "Flashes of Ultraviolet Light: An Innovative Method for Stimulating Plant Defenses to Fungal Diseases". Acta Scientific Agriculture 6.8 (2022): 01-03.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2022 Abdelhak Rhouma. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.