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The UV-B light receptor UVR8 pathway stops PHYTOCHROME-INTERACTING FACTOR 4 (PIF4) from promoting plant growth at high temperatures. This discovery reveals a new mechanism controlling plant thermomorphogenesis.

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  • Assessed plant growth phenotypes under varying temperature and UV-B conditions.

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    • The UV-B photoreceptor UVR8 signaling pathway was found to inhibit PIF4.
    • This inhibition occurs through multiple mechanisms, effectively repressing PIF4-driven plant responses to high ambient temperatures.
    • UV-B signaling acts as a negative regulator of thermomorphogenesis by targeting PIF4.

    Conclusions:

    • The UVR8 pathway provides a critical regulatory link between UV-B perception and temperature responses in plants.
    • This mechanism allows plants to fine-tune their growth in response to both light quality and temperature cues.
    • The findings offer new insights into plant adaptation strategies for fluctuating environmental conditions.