Cucumber plants struggle in low light, impacting photosynthesis and growth.
The study looked at how different temperatures affect the ability of cucumber seedling leaves to tolerate low light. They found that lower temperatures caused more damage to the leaves' photosynthesis process under low light conditions. One cucumber variety was less tolerant to low temperatures and low light compared to another variety. The leaves gradually recovered after the stress was removed, with some recovery processes taking longer than others. Overall, the findings suggest that temperature plays a significant role in how well cucumber leaves can handle low light conditions during photosynthesis.