Photoreceptors, Plant

Plant proteins that mediate LIGHT SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. They are involved in PHOTOTROPISM and other light adaption responses during plant growth and development . They include the phototropins, phytochromes (PHYTOCHROME), and members of the ubiquitous cryptochrome family.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.765.593

MeSH Unique ID: D055519

Entry Terms:

• Plant Photoreceptors

See Also:

• Light Signal Transduction

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Plant Proteins
Photoreceptors, Plant
Channelrhodopsins
Cryptochromes
Phototropins