Journal of plant physiology

Phytochrome-interacting factors: Combining plant hormone signals to balance growth and stress responses

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Abstract

Phytochrome-interacting factors (PIFs) integrate environmental cues with phytohormone networks in plants.

  • PIFs play a critical role in coordinating interactions among various phytohormones, including auxin and gibberellins.
  • They regulate plant growth and development through direct interactions with key components of phytohormone pathways.
  • PIFs are involved in essential developmental processes such as seed germination and photomorphogenesis.
  • These factors also contribute to plant resilience against environmental stresses.
  • Functional diversification of PIFs across species may reflect adaptations to different ecological conditions.

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