THE ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE PHYTOCHROME FAMILY - CLUES TO A TRANSGENIC PROGRAM OF CROP IMPROVEMENT

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SMITH, H
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10.1111/j.1751-1097.1992.tb02238.x
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
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Phytochrome-mediated proximity perception and induction of shade avoidance responses provide clues towards a novel genetic engineering approach for the improvement of crop plants. In this Commentary Article, I argue that the elimination, or disablement, of proximity perception and the associated shade avoidance syndrome by transgenic manipulation of phytochrome genes should provide a strategy for the creation of new crop plants in which a greater proportion of assimilates is incorporated into harvestable material. Such a programme would enable increases in agricultural productivity without a requirement for the increased application of agrochemicals. Some potential approaches towards realizing these goals are proposed.
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