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Ion channels and the transduction of light signalsStudies of biological light-sensing mechanisms are revealing important roles for ion channels. Photosensory transduction in plants is no exception. In this article, the evidence that ion channels perform such signal-transducing functions in the complex array of mechanisms that bring about plant photomorphogenesis will be reviewed and discussed. The examples selected for discussion range from light-gradient detection in unicellular algae to the photocontrol of stem growth in Arabidopsis. Also included is some discussion of the technical aspects of studies that combine electrophysiology and photobiology.
Document ID
20040088854
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Spalding, E. P.
(University of Wisconsin Madison 53706, United States)
Evans, M. L.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 2000
Publication Information
Publication: Plant, cell & environment
Volume: 23
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0140-7791
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: IBN9-416016
CONTRACT_GRANT: IBN9-974585
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
NASA Discipline Plant Biology
Review
Non-NASA Center
Review, Academic

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