Phytochromes mediate germination inhibition under red, far-red, and white light in Aethionema arabicum
Z. Merai, F. Xu, A. Musilek, F. Ackerl, S. Khalil, L. M. Soto-Jimenez, K. Lalatovic, C. Klose, D. Tarkowska, V. Tureckova, M. Strnad, O. Mittelsten Scheid
The study identifies a phytochrome chromophore biosynthesis mutant in Aethionema arabicum, showing phytochromes mediate light inhibition of seed germination and influence plant morphology.
bioRxiv · Jun 24, 2022Plant Biology