Jasmonates Jasmonates

Jasmonates - Definition

Jasmonates (JAs) are a group of plant hormones.

Location, Characteristics and Occasions for Synthesis Induction

  • Desiccation
  • Effect of elevated ABA levels
  • JA-induced proteins are lacking in the roots, in bleached leaves, and in leaves of chlorophyll-deficient

Effects

  • Growth inhibition
  • Senescence promotion
  • Stimulates wound responses
  • Germination inhibition
  • Tuber formation promotion
  • Fruit ripening and fruit abscission promotion
  • Pigment formation promotion
  • May have a role in plant defense


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