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Cytokinins: Structure and Biosynthesis | Plant Hormones

In this article we will discuss about Cytokinins. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Structure of Cytokinins 2. Biosynthesis of Cytokinins 3. Plant Responses 4. Mode of Action. Structure of Cytokinins: Skoog, Strong and Miller proposed the definition of cytokinin. It is a compound which besides other activities induces cytokinesis, i.e., cell division in the various plant [...]

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Gibberellins: Biosynthesis and Methods| Plant Hormones

In this article we will discuss about Gibberellins. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Biosynthesis of Gibberellins 2. Responses of Plants to Gibberellins 3. Mode of Action 4. Bioassay Methods. Biosynthesis of Gibberellins: Gibberellins are cyclic di-terpenoids or tetraisoprenoids. Biosynthesis of gibberellins follows the basic pathway of isoprenoid biosynthesis. All the carbon atoms of isoprene (C5H8) are [...]

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Gibberellins: Biosynthesis and Methods| Plant Hormones

In this article we will discuss about Gibberellins. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Biosynthesis of Gibberellins 2. Responses of Plants to Gibberellins 3. Mode of Action 4. Bioassay Methods. Biosynthesis of Gibberellins: Gibberellins are cyclic di-terpenoids or tetraisoprenoids. Biosynthesis of gibberellins follows the basic pathway of isoprenoid biosynthesis. All the carbon atoms of isoprene (C5H8) are [...]

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