Transcription is formation of RNA from genome (DNA/RNA)

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Seedlings grown in the dark display an etiolated growth pattern:

a) yellow unexpanded cotyledons

b) apical hook

c) Long hypocotyl

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Expression of the other phytochrome types (B to E in angiosperms) is independent of light and both Pr and Pfr forms are stable.

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Phytochrome B (PhyB) is probably the photoreceptor involved in shade detection and avoidance. This response allows many species to greatly increase their stem extension rate when they become shaded by competitors.

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

PHY genes encode two types of phytochrome

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

PHYA is the only gene that encodes a Type I phytochrome. Phytochrome A predominantly perceives far-red light.

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Phytochrome B predominantly perceives red light, both phyD and phyE help mediate the shade avoidance response—a response mediated primarily by phyB.