Control of shoot and root meristem function by cytokinin

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Abstract

Plant hormones regulate a variety of processes fundamental for growth and development. Recent studies have clearly shown that establishing adequate spatial and temporal distribution of hormones is central in the control of development. The activity of cytokinins (CKs) is essential to maintain undifferentiated cells in shoot apical meristem (SAM) and to promote cell differentiation in the root meristem (RAM). Detailed mechanisms how the gradient of CK activities is established in the meristem has begun to be elucidated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)442-446
Number of pages5
JournalCurrent Opinion in Plant Biology
Volume10
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Oct

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