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The study investigates the distribution of UV-shielding in the epidermis of sun and shade leaves of the beech tree (Fagus sylvatica L.) using multi-colour fluorescence imaging. Results indicate that sun leaves exhibit stronger UV-shielding compared to shade leaves, with the upper leaf side showing better protection than the lower side. The highest UV-shielding is found at the leaf rim, which contains younger tissue, highlighting the adaptive strategies of leaves to varying light conditions.

Author

Lenk Sandor

Language

EN