Strigolactone biosynthetic pathway and signaling proteins. All-trans-b-carotene is isomerized to 9-cis-b-carotene by a b-carotene isomerase. 9-cis-b-Carotene is cleaved by carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases, to produce carlactone. 

The final stages of strigolactone synthesis and signalling occur in the cytosol.

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Cell Specification

cells become specified to a specific fate

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Specification (capable of being altered)

It is a labile phase, so it is not fixed.

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There are three different modes of cell specification: 

1. Autonomous

2. Conditional

3. Syncytial

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Autonomous Specification

Cell “knows” very early what it is to become without interacting with other cells

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Autonomously specified cells capable of differentiating autonomously (i.e., by itself) when placed in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway.

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In Autonomous Specification

Prospective potency is equal to prospective fate.