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This doesn't explain why terrestrial plants didn't evolve some way to utilize e.g. UV radiation. It should be possible in theory, since we know of radiotrophic
by aaaaaaaaaaab 4y ago
This doesn't explain why terrestrial plants didn't evolve some way to utilize e.g. UV radiation. It should be possible in theory, since we know of radiotrophic fungi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiotrophic_fungus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiotrophic_fungus
- layer8 4y agoThe UV frequency range has much less energy in the solar spectrum than visible light, see here: https://sunwindsolar.com/solar-radiation-spectrum/ https://sunwindsolar.com/solar-radiation-spectrum/
- posterboy 4y agoIronic if those are the result of mutation caused by the UV radiation. If UV causes cancer in humans it's probably not good for fungi DNA. I think some indoor gardens do add low UV but I don't know exactly
- lightedman 4y agoJohn Lydon did some research with UVB radiation and cannabis that you might find interesting. This was done back in the 80s.