Coordinative regulation of plants growth and development by light and circadian clock

Oct 28, 2022aBIOTECH

How light and the internal clock work together to control plant growth and development

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Abstract

The circadian clock integrates light signals to regulate plant growth and flowering.

  • The circadian clock is an internal timekeeping system that helps plants adapt to environmental changes.
  • Light serves as a primary signal for entraining the circadian clock in plants.
  • Photoreceptors detect light and interact with core-clock components to maintain circadian rhythms.
  • This integration of light information influences key processes such as growth and flowering.
  • The study highlights the role of the circadian clock and light signals in regulating photoperiodic flowering in various crop species.

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