United KingdomScientists have discovered a mechanism by which plants regulate the formation and growth of new leaf structures through a coordinated interaction between two hormones, auxin and gibberellin. Using tomato plants as a model, researchers observed that auxin initially suppresses gibberellin activity to initiate leaf development, then promotes its production to drive growth. This two-step process allows plants to transition from forming new structures to expanding them. The study, led by Dr. Alon Israeli and Prof. Naomi Ori from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was published in the journal 'Development.' The findings provide insights into plant development and could inform strategies for improving crop growth and architecture.
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