detrimental to their growth and survival. Consequently, in response to shade from
surrounding vegetation, they initiate a suite of molecular and morphological changes known
as the shade avoidance response (SAR) through which stems and petioles elongate in
search for light. Under sunlight-night cycles, the plant's responsiveness to shade varies
across the day, being maximal at dusk time. While a role for the circadian clock in this …