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Plant hormones are signalling molecules that control growth and development. Growth of the aerial parts of higher plants requires the continuous activity of the shoot apical meristem, a small mound of cells at the apex of a plant. KNOTTED1-like HOMEOBOX (KNOX) genes are involved in regulating meristem activity, however, little is known about how this regulation is mediated. Recent evidence suggests that KNOX transcription factors may control meristem development by regulating the balance of activities of multiple hormones.

Original publication

DOI

10.1002/bies.20016

Type

Journal article

Journal

Bioessays

Publication Date

04/2004

Volume

26

Pages

395 - 404

Keywords

Cell Differentiation, Cell Division, Cytokinins, Gene Expression Regulation, Plant, Genes, Homeobox, Gibberellins, Homeodomain Proteins, Meristem, Models, Biological, Models, Chemical, Plant Growth Regulators, Plant Physiological Phenomena, Plant Proteins, Transcription Factors