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The Control of Cell Growth by Light

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Book cover Photomorphogenesis

Part of the book series: Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology ((PLANT,volume 16))

Abstract

The photocontrol of growth in higher plants depends on the participation of cell enlargement, as revealed by measurements of cell length, diameter or volume. Although many studies of the photocontrol of growth omit an examination at cellular level, it is nevertheless necessary to include them, sometimes making assumptions about the contribution of cell extension to the overall growth pattern. It is clear, furthermore, that the role of cell division must be considered where necessary. Emphasis in this chapter will be on the growth of selected organs and possible mechanisms of the photocontrol of cell growth. Little or no attention will be given to growth substance/light interactions, effects of light on stem sections, root growth, tropistic movements and seed germination, most of which are covered elsewhere in this and other volumes of this Encyclopedia.

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Gaba, V., Black, M. (1983). The Control of Cell Growth by Light. In: Shropshire, W., Mohr, H. (eds) Photomorphogenesis. Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology, vol 16. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68918-5_15

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