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Definition of Phytochrome
1. Noun. (biochemistry) Any of a class of pigments that control most photomorphogenic responses in higher plants. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Phytochrome
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Medical Definition of Phytochrome
1. Plant pigment protein that absorbs red light and then initiates physiological responses governing light sensitive processes such as germination, growth and flowering. Exists in two forms, Pr and Pfr, that are interconverted by light. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Phytochrome
Literary usage of Phytochrome
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Gene Expression in Field Crops: Bibliography January 1991-November 1992 edited by Janet Saunders, Robert D. Warmbrodt (1995)
"Here, we provide a detailed phenotypic and biochemical characterization of
homozygous tobacco expressing high levels of oat phytochrome. ..."
2. Transposable Elements in Plants: Sponsored CRIS/ICAR Projects and Bibliography by Andrew Kalinski (1995)
"Use of transposable elements to identify genes from members of the signal
transduction chain leading from phytochrome to altered gene expression in crop ..."
3. Gene Expression in Horticultural Crops: Bibliography January 1991-October 1992 by Robert D. Warmbrodt (1995)
"This contrasts with six other type A phytochrome sequences from both monocots
and dicots that encode serine in this position. As already observed in three ..."
4. Biotechnology: Gene Gun/Biolistic Technology: Bibliograhpy, January 1987 by Kim Guenther (1994)
"Language: English Descriptors: Lemna gibba; Aquatic plants; Chloramphenicol
acetyltransferase; Enzyme activity, Gene expression; phytochrome; Promoters; ..."
5. Biotechnology: Ti-Plasmids and Other Plant Vectors: Bibliography January by Lara Wiggert (1995)
"In the series analytic: phytochrome properties and biological action / edited by B.
... Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on phytochrome ..."
6. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"Among the genes cloned have been those for 2-4-D resistance, phytochrome, and
for a homeobox that controls development in corn leaves. ..."
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