Developing a model of plant hormone interactions

Plant Signal Behav. 2011 Apr;6(4):494-500. doi: 10.4161/psb.6.4.14558. Epub 2011 Apr 1.

Abstract

Plant growth and development is influenced by mutual interactions among plant hormones. The five classical plant hormones are auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, abscisic acid and ethylene. They are small diffusible molecules that easily penetrate between cells. In addition, newer classes of plant hormones have been identified such as brassinosteroids, jasmonic acid, salicylic acid and various small proteins or peptides. These hormones also play important roles in the regulation of plant growth and development. This review begins with a brief summary of the current findings on plant hormones. Based on this knowledge, a conceptual model about interactions among plant hormones is built so as to link and develop an understanding of the diverse functions of different plant hormones as a whole in plants.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abscisic Acid / metabolism
  • Cyclopentanes / metabolism
  • Cytokinins / metabolism
  • Ethylenes / metabolism
  • Gibberellins / metabolism
  • Indoleacetic Acids / metabolism
  • Oxylipins / metabolism
  • Plant Growth Regulators / metabolism*
  • Salicylic Acid / metabolism

Substances

  • Cyclopentanes
  • Cytokinins
  • Ethylenes
  • Gibberellins
  • Indoleacetic Acids
  • Oxylipins
  • Plant Growth Regulators
  • jasmonic acid
  • Abscisic Acid
  • ethylene
  • Salicylic Acid