Lipids 1997-12-01

Recent developments in the field of plant steroid hormones.

T C McMorris

Index: Lipids 32(12) , 1303-8, (1997)

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Abstract

Brassinolide and related brassinosteroids are a novel group of steroids which appear to be ubiquitous in plants. There is compelling evidence, particularly from recent genetic studies, that these steroids are essential for normal plant growth and development. Synthesis of brassinosteroids and aspects of their biochemistry are reviewed.