Christine A. Beveridge
Strigolactones are plant hormones with diverse biological roles. In addition to their effect on plant communication in the rhizosphere, they act as signalling molecules in both shoot and root to regulate several aspects of plant growth and development. In this chapter we will present the role of strigolactones as regulators of development and growth of different plant parts. We will highlight some of their properties as signalling molecules, including their modes of action, their movement in the plant and their crosstalk with other plant hormones. Also, we will review evidence that strigolactones contribute to the response of shoot and root to nutrient conditions and discuss their role in the coordination of shoot and root development under different growth conditions.
Christine A. Beveridge
Strigolactones are plant hormones with diverse biological roles. In addition to their effect on plant communication in the rhizosphere, they act as signalling molecules in both shoot and root to regulate several aspects of plant growth and development. In this chapter we will present the role of strigolactones as regulators of development and growth of different plant parts. We will highlight some of their properties as signalling molecules, including their modes of action, their movement in the plant and their crosstalk with other plant hormones. Also, we will review evidence that strigolactones contribute to the response of shoot and root to nutrient conditions and discuss their role in the coordination of shoot and root development under different growth conditions.