Influence of near ultraviolet light on microorganisms.
Our results and the recent literature data on the biological action of near ultraviolet light (300-380 nm) are examined in the review. Factual material is presented on the principles governing the manifestation of the following effects of near ultraviolet light in microorganisms: inactivation, delayed growth, photoreactivation, photoprotection, photoinduced sporulation (in fungi), and carotene synthesis. The mature and possible mechanisms of the effects examined are discussed.
D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005658:Fungi / Q000254:growth & development / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008027:Light; D013045:Species Specificity; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays