Magic Blue Light: A Versatile Mediator of Plant Elongation

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Title:	Magic Blue Light: A Versatile Mediator of Plant Elongation
Authors:	Yun Kong, Youbin Zheng
Source:	Plants, Vol 13, Iss 1, p 115 (2023)
Publisher Information:	MDPI AG, 2023.
Publication Year:	2023
Collection:	LCC:Botany
Subject Terms:	blue LED, plant elongation, mechanisms, applications, future directions, Botany, QK1-989
More Details:	Blue light plays an important role in regulating plant elongation. However, due to the limitations of older lighting technologies, the responses of plants to pure blue light have not been fully studied, and some of our understandings of the functions of blue light in the literature need to be revisited. This review consolidates and analyzes the diverse findings from previous studies on blue-light-mediated plant elongation. By synthesizing the contrasting results, we uncover the underlying mechanisms and explanations proposed in recent research. Moreover, we delve into the exploration of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as a tool for manipulating plant elongation in controlled-environment plant production, highlighting the latest advancements in this area. Finally, we acknowledge the challenges faced and outline future directions for research in this promising field. This review provides valuable insights into the pivotal role of blue light in plant growth and offers a foundation for further investigations to optimize plant elongation using blue light technology.
Document Type:	article
File Description:	electronic resource
Language:	English
ISSN:	13010115 2223-7747 84284420
Relation:	https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/1/115; https://doaj.org/toc/2223-7747
DOI:	10.3390/plants13010115
Access URL:	https://doaj.org/article/6310ba3e84284420b559c14d5290056f
Accession Number:	edsdoj.6310ba3e84284420b559c14d5290056f
Database:	Directory of Open Access Journals

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ISSN:	13010115 22237747 84284420
DOI:	10.3390/plants13010115
Published in:	Plants
Language:	English