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  • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation poses a significant threat to organismal growth and integrity.
  • Understanding protective mechanisms against UV stress is crucial for various biological systems.
  • Microalgae and crop plants face environmental challenges from increased UV exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the UV-protective potential of a zinc-cysteine (Zn-Cys) complex.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of Zn-Cys against UV-C radiation in microalgae (Coccomyxa peltigerae, Parachlorella kessleri) and maize (Zea mays L.).
  • To elucidate the protective mechanisms of Zn-Cys under UV stress.

Main Methods:

  • Exposure of Zn-Cys complex to UV-C (254 nm) radiation.
  • Cultivation of microalgae and maize with Zn-Cys under UV exposure.
  • Hyperspectral imaging to assess photosynthetic efficiency and structural changes in Parachlorella kessleri.
  • Measurement of chlorophyll content and polyphenol accumulation in Zea mays L.

Main Results:

  • Zn-Cys complex formed fluorescent photoproducts with UV-protective properties.
  • Zn-Cys significantly mitigated UV-induced stress in both microalgae and maize.
  • Optimal Zn-Cys concentration (20%) enhanced microalgal growth under UV exposure.
  • Hyperspectral imaging confirmed Zn-Cys reduced UV-induced damage to photosynthetic efficiency and structure.
  • Zn-Cys treatment preserved chlorophyll and reduced oxidative stress markers in maize.

Conclusions:

  • The zinc-cysteine complex demonstrates significant UV-protective capabilities.
  • Zn-Cys offers a sustainable and cost-effective strategy for mitigating UV radiation effects.
  • Findings support the application of Zn-Cys in terrestrial and extraterrestrial agriculture for enhanced plant resilience.