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The book, Impact of Electromagnetic Stress on Wheat: Biochemical Alterations with Phytochemical Relevance, explores the effect of electromagnetic radiation—specifically different types of controlled light—on the vital cereal crop, wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). This emerging field of inquiry addresses the hidden consequences of rising electromagnetic pollution on global food systems. The study compared the effects of sunlight (control), halogen light, white LED light, red LED light, and UV light on wheat seedlings. The results indicated that various wavelengths of light, particularly UV and LED light, had an inhibitory action on both the morphological and biochemical parameters of the wheat plants. A significant decrease was observed in root and shoot length, leaf area index, fresh and dry weight, protein content, soluble sugar, and lipid content in the light-exposed experimental groups when compared to the control. This suggests that high-intensity light can act as a stress factor, potentially causing photo-induced damage and oxidative stress.