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The synthesized L-CDs exhibited blue fluorescence under UV irradiation, with an optimal excitation wavelength of 379 nm and an optimal emission wavelength of 451 nm. The L-CDs demonstrated excellent biocompatibility, superior anti-photobleaching and salt-tolerance properties, and high stability across a wide pH range of 1\u201312, making them highly suitable for plant tissue culture. Notably, 0.6 mg\u00b7L\u22121 L-CDs significantly promoted the growth of S. grosvenorii tissue-cultured seedlings and increased their propagation coefficient. Further studies revealed that 0.6 mg\u00b7L\u22121 L-CDs significantly enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities, with SOD, POD, and CAT activities increasing by 82.61%, 33.33%, and 58.82%, respectively, compared to the control group. 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