Study finds plants can switch into sun-protection mode within 10 minutes

Study finds plants can switch into sun-protection mode within 10 minutes

A sudden surge of sunlight can put plants at risk, but research indicates they can begin defending themselves much faster than expected. This protective shift can start within 10 minutes, helping limit damage from intense light. The discovery may eventually give researchers another way to breed crops that can better handle brighter sun, higher temperatures, and less predictable growing conditions. What's happening? According to Earth.com, the st…