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Nature 456, 455-456 (27 November 2008) | doi:10.1038/456455a; Published online 26 November 2008
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- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Missouri
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Plant biology: Gibberellins close the lid
Peter Hedden1
Abstract
Gibberellins regulate many aspects of plant growth and development. Crystal structures of their receptors provide a view in unprecedented detail of how these hormones operate at the molecular level.
We owe a lot to gibberellins. The green revolution depended on the introduction of semi-dwarfing genes that impair the biosynthesis or signalling systems of these naturally occurring plant hormones, and they or their biosynthetic inhibitors continue to be widely used to regulate crop growth.
- Peter Hedden is at Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ, UK.
Email: peter.hedden@bbsrc.ac.uk
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