hormone-developmental-signaling
Hormone-developmental signaling refers to the network of chemical messengers—such as auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, and ethylene—that regulate how plants grow, differentiate, and respond to their environment. These signaling pathways coordinate critical processes like cell division, organ formation, flowering time, and fruit ripening, often through intricate crosstalk between multiple hormones. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for uncovering how plants fine-tune development in response to internal cues and external stresses, with direct implications for improving crop yield and resilience.
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