Dieter Berger, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology, Golm, Germany
Carsten Müssig, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology, Golm, Germany
Thomas Altmann, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology, Golm, Germany
Published online: April 2001
DOI: 10.1038/npg.els.0002091
Plant growth factors are compounds of low relative molecular mass that control cell growth, cell division and cell differentiation. Their action is essential for proper growth and morphogenesis of plants as well as the integration of responses to environmental conditions and stimuli.
Keywords: plant development; plant growth factor; phytohormone; receptor
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