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Jasmonates and their role in plant growth and development, with special reference to the control of potato tuberization: A review

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Jasmonic acid and closely related compounds show growth regulating properties in plants. They have been found in more than 30 plant species. In this paper we review what is known about the jasmonate biosynthetic pathway, biological activities, and mode of action. We also discuss the possible role of jasmonates in potato tuberization.

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Ácido jasmonic y compuestos emparentados muestran tener propiedades como reguladores de crecimiento en plantas. Ellos han sido encontrados en más de 30 especies de plantas. En este reporte nosotros revisamos lo que es conocido acerca del camino biosintético del jasmonate, sus actividades biológicas y su modo de acción. Nosotros tambien discutimos el posible aporte de los jasmonates en la indución de los tubérculos de la papa.

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    Elmer E. Ewing (Professor and Chair)

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Paper No. 3, Department of Fruit and Vegetable Science, Cornell University. This review was supported through Hatch project NYS142407.

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van den Berg, J.H., Ewing, E.E. Jasmonates and their role in plant growth and development, with special reference to the control of potato tuberization: A review. American Potato Journal 68, 781–794 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02853808

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