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The Diverse Roles of Auxin in Regulating Leaf Development
oleh: Yuanyuan Xiong, Yuling Jiao
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | MDPI AG 2019-07-01 |
Deskripsi
Leaves, the primary plant organs that function in photosynthesis and respiration, have highly organized, flat structures that vary within and among species. In recent years, it has become evident that auxin plays central roles in leaf development, including leaf initiation, blade formation, and compound leaf patterning. In this review, we discuss how auxin maxima form to define leaf primordium formation. We summarize recent progress in understanding of how spatial auxin signaling promotes leaf blade formation. Finally, we discuss how spatial auxin transport and signaling regulate the patterning of compound leaves and leaf serration.