Abstract

Recent research is beginning to reveal how intricate networks of hormones and transcription factors coordinate the complex patterning of the gynoecium, the female reproductive structure of flowering plants. This review summarizes recent advances in understanding of how auxin biosynthesis, transport, and responses together generate specific gynoecial domains. This review also highlights areas where future research endeavours are likely to provide additional insight into the homeostatic molecular mechanisms by which auxin regulates gynoecium development.

Keywords

Arabidopsis; auxin; development; female reproductive organ; gynoecium; patterning

Published in

Journal of Experimental Botany
2013, Volume: 64, number: 9, pages: 2619-2627
Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PRESS

SLU Authors

• Larsson, Emma

  • Department of Plant Biology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Sundberg, Eva

  • Department of Plant Biology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Developmental Biology
Evolutionary Biology


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/ert099

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/52881