It sensitive to low levels of light (0.1 nmol m -2 . Less than 0.02% is Pfr). These are not photo-reversible and saturate at 50 nmol m -2 . Some examples include;
a) mesocotyl elongation in cereals; and
b) Arabidopsis seed germination
#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant#Mechanisms of action of Phytochromes#Part B Pointers