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I realize this is not a biology forum.
Check out the attachment.
As expected, plants can use some low wavelength ultraviolet light for photosynthesis.
However, the photosynthetic process seems to go nuts when x-rays are used. This is the first time I've ever heard of this. Even gamma rays seem to produce good results.
Is this some sort of survival mechanism for a post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland? :p
Or more likely, a throwback to a time when the Earth had a thinner atmosphere? (might be way off here). Would the lower wavelengths cause mutagenic effects?
Seeing as how wavelengths around 650nm seem to contribute to a rate of photosynthesis comparable to 350nm-450nm range, producing these high frequency waves would obviously be impractical and wasteful when there's plenty of good radio and microwave spectrum radiation lying around. :p
Has anyone read any studies about this?
Check out the attachment.
As expected, plants can use some low wavelength ultraviolet light for photosynthesis.
However, the photosynthetic process seems to go nuts when x-rays are used. This is the first time I've ever heard of this. Even gamma rays seem to produce good results.
Is this some sort of survival mechanism for a post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland? :p
Or more likely, a throwback to a time when the Earth had a thinner atmosphere? (might be way off here). Would the lower wavelengths cause mutagenic effects?
Seeing as how wavelengths around 650nm seem to contribute to a rate of photosynthesis comparable to 350nm-450nm range, producing these high frequency waves would obviously be impractical and wasteful when there's plenty of good radio and microwave spectrum radiation lying around. :p
Has anyone read any studies about this?
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