Strigolactone
Unmasking of a New Phytohormone Group
Published on 23. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
52 pages
978-3-659-21275-8 (ISBN)
Description
Strigolactones (SLs) are a class of sesquiterpene lactones are derived from carotenoids and contain a large four ring backbone. Biosynthesis occurs mainly in roots and isolated from roots of a variety of plant species. SLs have three distinct biological activities: Induction of seed germination of root parasitic seeds, induction of hyphal branching of Arbascular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and inhibition of shoot branching in plants.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Germany
Target group
Children/juvenile
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
96 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-659-21275-8 (9783659212758)
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Persons
T. Parthasarathi is a Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India. Dr. K. Vanitha is a Research Associate, Water Technology Centre, TNAU, Coimbatore, India. Dr. D. Kalaiyarasi is a Senior Research Fellow in Department of Agronomy, TNAU, Coimbatore, India.