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Brassinosteroids: A Regulator of 21st Century

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Brassinosteroids

Abstract

Brassinosteroids (BRs) were initially assigned a position of a lesser importance than the other recognized plant growth regulators. Over the last 25 years, they have evolved as essential, full flashed regulators of growth and development. Much progress has been achieved in their isolation, characterization and possible mechanism of action. However, their practical applicability has lacked fear behind. The literature available suggests strong potential of steroidal activity in this new generation of growth regulators in improving the biological yield of important plants. Therefore, in this chapter we have explored the importance of BRs in regulating enzyme level, photosynthesis and related aspects determining biological yield under normal and stressed conditions.

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Hayat, S., Ahmad, A., Fariduddin, Q. (2003). Brassinosteroids: A Regulator of 21st Century. In: Hayat, S., Ahmad, A. (eds) Brassinosteroids. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0948-4_10

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