Origins and evolution of the dual functions of strigolactones as rhizosphere signaling molecules and plant hormones

Strigolactones (SLs) play roles as a class of plant hormones and rhizosphere signaling chemicals that induce hyphal branching of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and seed germination of parasitic plants. Therefore, SLs have dual functions. Recent progress in genome sequencing and genetic studies of bryophytes and algae has begun to shed light on the origin and evolution of these two functions of SLs.

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Strigolactones (SLs) are plant hormones and signaling chemicals that affect the growth and development of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and parasitic plants. Recent research has shed light on the origin and evolution of SLs functions.