INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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In the last few decads fluxes of UV radiation reaching the earth surface have increased due to the depletion of stratospheric ozone. It has physiological and morphological effects on plants. Plants use sunlight for photosynthesis and, as a consequence, are also exposed to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Numerous studies have shown that exposure to UV-B can result in a wide variety of morphological alterations in higher plants. Plants are protected against the penetration of UV-B into internal tissues by accumulating phenolic compounds to absorb the excess UV-B radiation. Flavonoids are produced primarily in the epidermal layers of the leaves and absorb UV-B radiation effectively while transmitting PAR to the chloroplasts. In addition to their role as sunscreens, flavonoids are also known to have an antioxidant function and can help dissipate UV-B radiation within the leaf. The present investigation was conducted to assess the amount of UV absorbing substances produced in the leaves of commonly growing plants in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. 50 plants were assessed for the content of UAS. Highest concentration was found in Lawsonia inermis leaves. Results of this study indicate the present levels of ambient UV radiation are capable of inducing substantial amount of UAS in the leaves of Plants studied. These plants with higher amount of UAS could be utilized for the production of UV sunscreens.
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"Evaluation of UV Absorbing Substances and other Phytochemicals in Commonly Growing Plants of Malwa Region", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no.b271-b284, December-2022, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2212127.pdf
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2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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