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. 2001 Jun:52:89-118.
doi: 10.1146/annurev.arplant.52.1.89.

CYTOKININ METABOLISM AND ACTION

David WS Mok  1 , Machteld C Mok
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CYTOKININ METABOLISM AND ACTION

David WS Mok et al. Annu Rev Plant Physiol Plant Mol Biol. 2001 Jun.

Abstract

Cytokinins are structurally diverse and biologically versatile. The chemistry and physiology of cytokinin have been studied extensively, but the regulation of cytokinin biosynthesis, metabolism, and signal transduction is still largely undefined. Recent advances in cloning metabolic genes and identifying putative receptors portend more rapid progress based on molecular techniques. This review centers on cytokinin metabolism with connecting discussions on biosynthesis and signal transduction. Important findings are summarized with emphasis on metabolic enzymes and genes. Based on the information generated to date, implications and future research directions are presented.

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