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#11761 request for review of definition for UV-A wavelength

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2015-06-15
2015-06-12
No

The definition for term GO:0070141 response to UV-A (please also see GO:0009588 UV-A, blue light phototransduction.) states UV-A radiation (UV-A light) spans the wavelengths 400 to 500 nm. Most sources define UV-A wavelength as spanning 315 to 400 nm
PMID: 21863117
http://www.who.int/uv/publications/en/GlobalUVI.pdf?ua=1

Thank you
GOC:mr

Discussion

  • Tanya Berardini

    Tanya Berardini - 2015-06-12
    • labels: --> Other term-related request
    • assigned_to: Tanya Berardini
     
  • Tanya Berardini

    Tanya Berardini - 2015-06-15

    Hi Mike,

    I've updated all the UV wavelengths, not just UV-A. Thanks for the feedback.

    Tanya

     
  • Tanya Berardini

    Tanya Berardini - 2015-06-15
    • status: open --> closed-fixed
     
    • Michael E Rice

      Michael E Rice - 2015-06-15
      Post awaiting moderation.

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