Researchers identified the cuticle as the first protective barrier of plants against UV radiation (IMAGE)

University of Malaga

Researchers identified the cuticle as the first protective barrier of plants against UV radiation

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They demonstrate that this part of the plants –the outermost part– can absorb up to 90% of harmful sunlight that is converted into heat

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University of Malaga

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