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i want to know how much energy does a plant absorb in ultraviolet light, but i have no idea how i am going to do that.
Eucliddo said:Changes in the color of the leaf can tell you if it receives too much or too less light.
nibbel11 said:well i want to know how much energy this plant the "Drosera falconeri" can absorb from light in a specific time in the best circumstances. i thought that uv was the light with the most energy
Is that the only pigments in leaves, or plants.? Worth an investigation.It is evident from these absorption and output plots that only the red and blue ends of the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum are used by plants in photosynthesis. The reflection and transmission of the middle of the spectrum gives the leaves their green visual color.
Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that falls outside of the visible light spectrum. It can have both positive and negative effects on plants, such as stimulating growth and photosynthesis, but also causing damage to plant cells and DNA.
The amount of ultraviolet light that plants can absorb varies depending on the type of plant and its exposure to UV light. Generally, plants are able to absorb a small amount of UV light, with some species being more tolerant than others.
Several factors can affect a plant's ability to absorb ultraviolet light, including the thickness and composition of its leaves, the amount of pigments present, and the plant's location and exposure to UV light. Plants that are grown in high altitudes or areas with intense sunlight tend to have a higher tolerance for UV light.
Yes, plants can use a small amount of ultraviolet light for photosynthesis, but they primarily rely on visible light for this process. Ultraviolet light is mostly used by plants as a signal for growth and stress response, rather than as a source of energy.
Yes, excessive exposure to ultraviolet light can harm plants by causing damage to their cells and DNA. This can lead to stunted growth, reduced photosynthesis, and even death in severe cases. It is important for plants to have a balance of UV light exposure in order to thrive.