The perception of light signals by the phytochrome family of photoreceptors has a crucial
influence on almost all aspects of growth and development throughout a plant's life cycle …

Plants are subjected to a plethora of environmental cues that cause extreme losses to crop
productivity. Due to fluctuating environmental conditions, plants encounter difficulties in …

Phytochromes are bilin-binding photosensory receptors which control development over a
broad range of environmental conditions and throughout the whole plant life cycle. Light …

The basic helix-loop-helix domain-containing transcription factors that interact physically
with the red and far-red light photoreceptors, phytochromes, are called PHYTOCHROME …

In plants, the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway (CBP) is essential for the production of
photosynthetic and protective pigments, plant hormones, and visual/olfactory attractants for …

Light is crucial for plant life, and perception of the light environment dictates plant growth,
morphology, and developmental changes. Such adjustments in growth and development in …

Highlights•The COP1/SPA E3 ubiquitin ligase is a repressor of photomorphogenesis.•The
COP1/SPA complex targets photomorphogenesis-promoting factors for proteolysis.•Active …

The ability of a seed to germinate and establish a plant at the right time of year is of vital
importance from an ecological and economical point of view. Due to the fragility of these …

Abstract Ultraviolet-B radiation (280–315 nm), perceived by the plant photoreceptor UVR8,
is a key environmental signal that influences plant growth and development and can reduce …

Seed dormancy and germination are two closely linked physiological traits that have great
impacts on adaptation and survival of seed plants. Seed dormancy strengthen and …