Application of ultra-weak photon emission imaging in plant stress assessment.

J Plant Res

Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 779 00, Czech Republic.

Published: January 2025

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  • The study focuses on how oxidative damage from stress factors like drought and pollution affects Arabidopsis thaliana, highlighting ultra-weak photon emission (UPE) as a key indicator of plant health and stress levels.
  • UPE can potentially aid in developing strategies to strengthen crop resilience through improved breeding practices.
  • The research also assesses the use of charged couple device (CCD) imaging as a non-invasive method for evaluating plant stress, discussing both its benefits and limitations.

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The oxidative damage induced by abiotic stress factors such as salinity, drought, extreme temperatures, heavy metals, pollution, and high irradiance has been studied in Arabidopsis thaliana. Ultra-weak photon emission (UPE) is presented as a signature reflecting the extent of the oxidation process and/or damage. It can be used to predict the physiological state and general health of plants. This study presents an overview of a potential research platform where the technique can be applied. The results presented can aid in providing invaluable information for developing strategies to mitigate abiotic stress in crops by improving plant breeding programs with a focus on enhancing tolerance. This study evaluates the applicability of charged couple device (CCD) imaging in evaluating plant stress and degree of damage and to discuss the advantages and limitations of the claimed non-invasive label-free tool.

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