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Characterization of the low temperature thermoluminescence band Zv in leaf: an explanation for its variable nature
Abstract:
Out of the six thermoluminescence bands reported for a mature leaf, one band (Zv) appearing at the lowest temperatures is dependent on the temperature of illumination. The characteristics of this band in fresh leaf are compared with those is a leaf heated to 60 degrees C for 5 min. It is concluded here that this band, following illumination at temperatures lower than 173 K, is part of Arnold and Azzi's Z band (Arnold, W. and Azzi, J.R. (1971) Photochem. Photobiol. 14, 233--240). However, it is part of peak I when observed subsequent to illumination beyond 173 K. An explanation for the appearance of this band at different temperatures is proposed.
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