New links between auxin and starch

Auxin was one of the first plant hormones to be identified, but we are still discovering the roles of this “master” hormone. Here we discuss new evidence that links auxin with the synthesis and accumulation of one of humanity’s staple food ingredients, starch.

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Main Authors: John J. Ross, Erin L. McAdam
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-55756-z
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