Plant Hormone Biosynthesis

Plant hormones, or phytohormones, are crucial regulators of plant growth and development. They include auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, abscisic acid, and ethylene, each playing unique roles in processes like cell division, elongation, flowering, and fruit ripening. Understanding hormone biosynthesis pathways is essential for manipulating plant traits to improve agricultural productivity. Advances in molecular biology techniques have enabled researchers to identify and characterize genes involved in hormone biosynthesis, which can be targeted to create crops with enhanced stress resistance, increased yield, or improved quality traits. Research in this field has significant implications for sustainable agriculture.