
%0 Journal Article
%A Jordan, Brian R. 
%T <emph type="2">Review</emph>: Molecular response of plant cells to UV-B stress
%J Functional Plant Biology
%D 2002/08/07
%V 29
%N 8
%P 909-916
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/FP02062
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/FP02062 
%X UV-B radiation (UV-B: 280-320 nm) can cause a wide range of responses in plant cells. These responses depend on the perception of the UV-B radiation, signal transduction mechanisms, and modification of gene expression. Studies over the last ten years have revealed a complex molecular response of plant cells to UV-B radiation. A number of signal transduction pathways are established and specific changes in gene activity take place. In addition, other environmental parameters strongly influence the UV-B-induced response. Although molecular studies have advanced our knowledge, our understanding of UV-B-induced cellular changes remains limited compared with other areas of plant photobiology / molecular biology. This review will focus on UV-B-induced signal transduction, gene expression and defence mechanisms. Comparisons will be made with other light-regulated systems to provide an insight into UV-B responses. This review will also attempt to identify present limitations to our understanding of molecular responses of plant cells to UV-B radiation. 
