Laser technologies in agrobiology: biostimulation mechanisms and photoselectivity of plant cells

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Laser light has a photoselective effect on plant cells, affecting certain structures or processes inside the cells, contributing to the stimulation or suppression of certain reactions. Photosynthesis is one of the main mechanisms through which laser light affects plants. Lasers can be applied to plants in narrow spectra, which are most effectively absorbed by chlorophyll and other pigments. This method can enhance photosynthetic activity, which leads to increased plant growth and productivity. The use of laser therapy can help accelerate cell division and improve photosynthetic processes, which, in turn, enhances the overall condition of the plant. Numerous studies show that laser irradiation can lead to selective changes in plant metabolism. Certain wavelengths of laser light can activate or inhibit the synthesis of various metabolites, such as phytohormones, which play a key role in plant growth and development. This may allow growers to more precisely adjust the growing conditions by selecting short˗term pulses of laser light to achieve the desired effect. Nevertheless, the risks of damage to plant tissues by laser light should also be taken into account, since excessive use of laser radiation can damage cells or change their functions. Therefore, in order to achieve positive effects, it is extremely important to carefully study the optimal parameters (wavelength, power, duration of exposure) in order to eliminate undesirable consequences.

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O. S. Khutinaev

Russian Potato Research Centre

Email: okosk@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1487-4038
Candidate of Sciences in Agriculture, Senior Researcher Moscow, Russia

V. I. Starovoitov

Russian Potato Research Centre

Email: agronir1@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9365-7631
Doctor of Sciences in Technical, Professor Moscow, Russia

O. A Starovoitova

Russian Potato Research Centre

Email: agronir2@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8293-6579
Doctor of Sciences in Agricultural, Chief Scientific Officer Moscow, Russia

N. E Shabanov

Russian Potato Research Centre

Email: shaban-sky@mail.ru
Candidate of Sciences in Agriculture, Senior Researcher Moscow, Russia

D. S. Boyarsky

Russian Potato Research Centre

Email: dmbojarskiy@mail.ru
Graduate student Moscow, Russia

D. M. Bukreev

Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM

Email: simul_26@mail.ru
Graduate student Moscow, Russia

A. A. Saliev

AGROCRAFT RUS LLC

Email: sali579@mail.ru
Specialist

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