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Plant Growth & Development 3 stages Embryogenesis Fertilization to seed Plant Growth & Development 3 stages Embryogenesis Fertilization to seed 2. Vegetative growth Juvenile stage Germination to adult "phase change" marks transition 3. Reproductive development Make flowers, can reproduce sexually
Senescence Shoot apical meristem now starts making new organ: flowers, with many new structures & cell types Eventually petals, etc senesce = genetically programmed cell death: controlled by specific genes
Senescence Eventually petals, etc senesce = genetically programmed cell death: controlled by specific genes Also seen in many other cases: deciduous leaves in fall, annual plants, older trees
Senescence Induce specific senescence-associated genes ; eg DNAses, proteases, lipases Also seen during xylem formation: when cell wall is complete cell kills itself
Senescence Also seen during xylem formation: when cell wall is complete cell kills itself Also seen as wound response: hypersensitive response Cells surrounding the wound kill themselves
Senescence Also seen during xylem formation: when cell wall is complete cell kills itself Also seen as wound response: hypersensitive response Cells surrounding the wound kill themselves Some mutants do this w/o wound -> is controlled by genes!
Light regulation of Plant Development Plants use light as food and information Use information to control development
Light regulation of Plant Development Plants use light as food and information Use information to control development germination
Light regulation of Plant Development Plants use light as food and information Use information to control development Germination Photomorphogenesis vs skotomorphogenesis
Light regulation of Plant Development Plants use light as food and information Use information to control development Germination Photomorphogenesis vs skotomorphogenesis Sun/shade & shade avoidance
Light regulation of Plant Development Germination Morphogenesis Sun/shade & shade avoidance Flowering
Light regulation of Plant Development Germination Morphogenesis Sun/shade & shade avoidance Flowering Senescence
Light regulation of growth Plants sense Light quantity
Light regulation of growth Plants sense Light quantity Light quality (colors)
Light regulation of growth Plants sense Light quantity Light quality (colors) Light duration
Light regulation of growth Plants sense Light quantity Light quality (colors) Light duration Direction it comes from
Light regulation of growth Plants sense Light quantity Light quality (colors) Light duration Direction it comes from Have photoreceptors that sense specific wavelengths
Light regulation of growth Early work: Darwins showed blue light controls phototropism
Light regulation of Plant Development Early work: Darwins : blue light controls phototropism Duration = photoperiodism (Garner and Allard,1920) Maryland Mammoth tobacco flowers in the S but not in N
Light regulation of Plant Development Early work: Darwins : blue light controls phototropism Duration = photoperiodism (Garner and Allard,1920) Maryland Mammoth tobacco flowers in the S but not in N = short-day plant (SDP)
Light regulation of Plant Development Duration = photoperiodism (Garner and Allard,1920) Maryland Mammoth tobacco flowers in the S but not in N = short-day plant (SDP) Measures night! 30" flashes during night stop flowers
Light regulation of growth Duration = photoperiodism (Garner and Allard,1920) Maryland Mammoth tobacco flowers in the S but not in N = short-day plant (SDP) Measures night! 30" flashes during night stop flowers LDP plants such as Arabidopsis need long days to flower
Light regulation of growth Duration = photoperiodism (Garner and Allard,1920) Maryland Mammoth tobacco flowers in the S but not in N = short-day plant (SDP) Measures night! 30" flashes during night stop flowers LDP plants such as Arabidopsis need long days to flower SDP flower in fall, LDP flower in spring, neutral flower when ready
Light regulation of growth Measures night! 30" flashes during night stop flowers LDP plants such as Arabidopsis need long days to flower SDP flower in fall, LDP flower in spring, neutral flower when ready Next : color matters! Red light works best for flowering
Light regulation of growth Next : color matters! Red light (666 nm) works best for flowering & for germination of many seeds!
Light regulation of growth Next : color matters! Red light (666 nm) works best for flowering & for germination of many seeds! But, Darwins showed blue works best for phototropism!
Light regulation of growth Next : color matters! Red light (666 nm)works best for flowering & for germination of many seeds! But, Darwin showed blue works best for phototropism! Different photoreceptor!
Light regulation of growth But, Darwin showed blue works best for phototropism! Different photoreceptor! Red light (666 nm) promotes germination Far red light (>700 nm) blocks germination
Light regulation of growth But, Darwin showed blue works best for phototropism! Different photoreceptor! Red light (666 nm) promotes germination Far red light (>700 nm) blocks germination
Light regulation of growth Red light (666 nm) promotes germination Far red light (>700 nm) blocks germination After alternate R/FR flashes last flash decides outcome
Light regulation of growth Red light (666 nm) promotes germination Far red light (>700 nm) blocks germination After alternate R/FR flashes last flash decides outcome Seeds don't want to germinate in the shade!
Light regulation of growth Red light (666 nm) promotes germination Far red light (>700 nm) blocks germination After alternate R/FR color of final flash decides outcome Seeds don't want to germinate in the shade! Pigment is photoreversible
Light regulation of growth Red light (666 nm) promotes germination Far red light (730 nm) blocks germination After alternate R/FR color of final flash decides outcome Pigment is photoreversible! -> helped purify it! Looked for pigment that absorbs first at 666 nm, then 730
Phytochrome Red light (666 nm) promotes germination Far red light (730 nm) blocks germination After alternate R/FR color of final flash decides outcome Pigment is photoreversible! -> helped purify it! Looked for pigment that absorbs first at 666 nm, then 730
Phytochrome Red light (666 nm) promotes germination Far red light (730 nm) blocks germination After alternate R/FR color of final flash decides outcome Pigment is photoreversible! -> helped purify it! Looked for pigment that absorbs first at 666 nm, then 730 Made as inactive cytoplasmic Pr that absorbs at 666 nm
Phytochrome Made as inactive cytoplasmic Pr that absorbs at 666 nm or in blue Converts to active Pfr that absorbs far red (730nm)
Types of Phytochrome Responses Two categories based on speed Rapid biochemical events Morphological changes
Types of Phytochrome Responses Two categories based on speed Rapid biochemical events Morphological changes Lag time also varies from minutes to weeks
Types of Phytochrome Responses Two categories based on speed Rapid biochemical events Morphological changes Lag time also varies from minutes to weeks: numbers of steps after Pfr vary
Types of Phytochrome Responses Lag time also varies from minutes to weeks: numbers of steps after Pfr vary "Escape time" until a response can no longer be reversed by FR also varies
Types of Phytochrome Responses Lag time also varies from minutes to weeks: numbers of steps after Pfr vary "Escape time" until a response can no longer be reversed by FR also varies: time taken for Pfr to do its job Conclusions: phytochrome acts on many processes in many ways
Types of Phytochrome Responses Two categories based on speed 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2
Types of Phytochrome Responses Two categories based on speed 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 Changes 0.02% of Pr to Pfr
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 Changes 0.02% of Pr to Pfr Are not FR-reversible!
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 Changes 0.02% of Pr to Pfr Are not FR-reversible! But action spectrum same as Pr
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 Changes 0.02% of Pr to Pfr Are not FR-reversible! But action spectrum same as Pr Induced by FR!
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 Changes 0.02% of Pr to Pfr Are not FR-reversible! But action spectrum same as Pr Induced by FR! Obey law of reciprocity: 1 nmol/m-2 x 100 s = 100 nmol/m-2 x 1 sec
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 Changes 0.02% of Pr to Pfr Are not FR-reversible! But action spectrum same as Pr Induced by FR! Obey law of reciprocity: 1 nmol/m-2 x 100 s = 100 nmol/m-2 x 1 sec Examples: Cab gene induction, oat coleoptile growth
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 Changes 0.02% of Pr to Pfr Are not FR-reversible! But action spectrum same as Pr Induced by FR! Obey law of reciprocity: 1 nmol/m-2 x 100 s = 100 nmol/m-2 x 1 sec Examples: Cab gene induction, oat coleoptile growth 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 Are FR-reversible!
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 Are FR-reversible! Need > 3% Pfr
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 Are FR-reversible! Need > 3% Pfr Obey law of reciprocity
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 Are FR-reversible! Need > 3% Pfr Obey law of reciprocity Examples : Lettuce seed Germination, mustard photomorphogenesis, inhibits flowering in SDP
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 Are FR-reversible! Need > 3% Pfr Obey law of reciprocity Examples : Lettuce seed Germination, mustard photomorphogenesis, inhibits flowering in SDP 3. HIR: require prolonged exposure to higher fluence
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 3. HIR: require prolonged exposure to higher fluence Effect is proportional to Fluence
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 3. HIR: require prolonged exposure to higher fluence Effect is proportional to Fluence Disobey law of reciprocity Are not FR-reversible!
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 3. HIR: require prolonged exposure to higher fluence Effect is proportional to fluence Disobey law of reciprocity Are not FR-reversible! Some are induced by FR!
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 3. HIR: require prolonged exposure to higher fluence Effect is proportional to fluence Disobey law of reciprocity Are not FR-reversible! Some are induced by FR! Examples: inhibition of hypocotyl elongation in many seedlings, Anthocyanin synthesis
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 3. HIR: require prolonged exposure to higher fluence Effect is proportional to fluence Disobey law of reciprocity Are not FR-reversible! Some are induced by FR! Examples: inhibition of hypocotyl elongation in many seedlings, Anthocyanin synthesis Different responses = Different phytochromes
Types of Phytochrome Responses 3 classes based on fluence (amount of light needed) VLF:induced by 0.1 nmol/m-2 , saturate @ 50nmol/m-2 2. LF: induced by 1 µmol/m-2, saturate @ 1000 µmol/m-2 3. HIR: require prolonged exposure to higher fluence Different responses = Different phytochromes: 3 in rice, 5 in Arabidopsis
Types of Phytochrome Responses Different responses = Different phytochromes: 3 in rice, 5 in Arabidopsis PHYA mediates VLF and HIR due to FR
Types of Phytochrome Responses Different responses = Different phytochromes: 3 in rice, 5 in Arabidopsis PHYA mediates VLF and HIR due to FR Very labile in light
Types of Phytochrome Responses Different responses = Different phytochromes: 3 in rice, 5 in Arabidopsis PHYA mediates VLF and HIR due to FR Very labile in light 2. PHYB mediates LF and HIR due to R Stable in light
Types of Phytochrome Responses PHYA mediates VLF and HIR due to FR Very labile in light 2. PHYB mediates LF and HIR due to R Stable in light 3. Roles of PHYs C, D & E not so clear
Types of Phytochrome Responses PHYA mediates VLF and HIR due to FR Very labile in light 2. PHYB mediates LF and HIR due to R Stable in light 3. Roles of PHYs C, D & E not so clear PHYA & PHYB are often antagonistic.
Types of Phytochrome Responses PHYA & PHYB are often antagonistic. In sunlight PHYB mainly controls development
Types of Phytochrome Responses PHYA & PHYB are often antagonistic. In sunlight PHYB mainly controls development In shade PHYA 1st controls development, since FR is high
Types of Phytochrome Responses PHYA & PHYB are often antagonistic. In sunlight PHYB mainly controls development In shade PHYA 1st controls development, since FR is high But PHYA is light-labile; PHYB takes over & stem grows "shade-avoidance"
Phytochrome Pr has cis-chromophore
Phytochrome Pr has cis-chromophore Red converts it to trans = active shape
Phytochrome Pr has cis-chromophore Red converts it to trans = active shape Far-red reverts it to cis
Phytochrome Pfr is a protein kinase: acts by kinasing key proteins some stays in cytoplasm & activates ion pumps
Phytochrome Pfr is a protein kinase: acts by kinasing key proteins some stays in cytoplasm & activates ion pumps Rapid responses are due to changes in ion fluxes
Phytochrome Pfr is a protein kinase: acts by kinasing key proteins some stays in cytoplasm & activates ion pumps Rapid responses are due to changes in ion fluxes Increase growth by activating PM H+ pump
Phytochrome Pfr is a protein kinase: acts by kinasing key proteins some stay in cytoplasm & activate ion pumps Rapid responses are due to changes in ion fluxes most enter nucleus and kinase transcription factors
Phytochrome some stay in cytoplasm & activate ion pumps Rapid responses are due to changes in ion fluxes most enter nucleus and kinase transcription factors Slow responses are due to changes in gene expression
Phytochrome most enter nucleus and kinase transcription factors Slow responses are due to changes in gene expression Many targets of PHY are transcription factors, eg PIF3
Phytochrome most enter nucleus and kinase transcription factors Slow responses are due to changes in gene expression Many targets of PHY are transcription factors, eg PIF3 Activate cascades of genes for photomorphogenesis
Phytochrome Slow responses are due to changes in gene expression Many targets of PHY are transcription factors, eg PIF3 Activate cascades of genes for light responses Some overlap, and some are unique to each phy
Phytochrome Slow responses are due to changes in gene expression Many targets of PHY are transcription factors, eg PIF3 Activate cascades of genes for light responses Some overlap, and some are unique to each phy 20% of genes are light-regulated
Phytochrome 20% of genes are light-regulated Protein degradation is important for light regulation
Phytochrome 20% of genes are light-regulated Protein degradation is important for light regulation Cop mutants can’t degrade specific proteins
Phytochrome Protein degradation is important for light regulation Cop mutants can’t degrade specific proteins COP1/SPA targets specific transcription factors for degradation
Phytochrome Protein degradation is important for light regulation Cop mutants can’t degrade specific proteins COP1/SPA targets specific TF for degradation DDA1/DET1/COP10 target other proteins for degradation
Phytochrome Protein degradation is important for light regulation Cop mutants can’t degrade specific proteins COP1/SPA targets specific TF for degradation DDA1/DET1/COP10 target other proteins for degradation Other COPs form part of COP9 signalosome
Phytochrome Protein degradation is important for light regulation Cop mutants can’t degrade specific proteins COP1/SPA targets specific TF for degradation DDA1/DET1/COP10 target other proteins Other COPs form part of COP9 signalosome W/O COPs these TF act in dark
Phytochrome COPs target specific TF for degradation W/O COPs they act in dark In light COP1 is exported to cytoplasm so TF can act Tags PHYA by itself on the way out!
Other Phytochrome Responses In shade avoidance FR stimulates IAA synthesis from trp! Occurs in < 1 hour
Other Phytochrome Responses In shade avoidance FR stimulates IAA synthesis from trp! Occurs in < 1 hour Also occurs in response to endogenous ethylene!
Other Phytochrome Responses Flowering under short days is controlled via protein deg COP & CUL4 mutants flower early
Other Phytochrome Responses Flowering under short days is controlled via protein deg COP & CUL4 mutants flower early Accumulate FT (Flowering locus T) mRNA early FT mRNA abundance shows strong circadian rhythm
Other Phytochrome Responses Circadian rhythms Many plant responses, some developmental, some physiological, show circadian rhythms
Circadian rhythms Many plant responses, some developmental, some physiological, show circadian rhythms Leaves move due to circadian ion fluxes in/out of dorsal & ventral motor cells
Circadian rhythms Many plant responses show circadian rhythms Once entrained, continue in constant dark
Circadian rhythms Many plant responses show circadian rhythms Once entrained, continue in constant dark, or light
Circadian rhythms Many plant responses show circadian rhythms Once entrained, continue in constant dark, or light! Gives plant headstart on photosynthesis, other processes that need gene expression
Circadian rhythms Many plant responses show circadian rhythms Once entrained, continue in constant dark, or light! Gives plant headstart on photosynthesis, other processes that need gene expression eg elongation at night!
Circadian rhythms Gives plant headstart on photosynthesis, other processes that need gene expression eg elongate at night! Endogenous oscillator is temperature-compensated, so runs at same speed at all times
Circadian rhythms Endogenous oscillator is temperature-compensated, so runs at same speed at all times Is a negative feedback loop of transcription-translation Light & TOC1 activate LHY & CCA1 at dawn
Circadian rhythms Light & TOC1 activate LHY & CCA1 at dawn LHY & CCA1 repress TOC1 in day, so they decline too
Circadian rhythms Light & TOC1 activate LHY & CCA1 at dawn LHY & CCA1 repress TOC1 in day, so they decline too At night TOC1 is activated (not enough LHY & CCA1)
Circadian rhythms Light & TOC1 activate LHY & CCA1 at dawn LHY & CCA1 repress TOC1 in day, so they decline too At night TOC1 is activated (not enough LHY & CCA1) Phytochrome entrains the clock
Circadian rhythms Light & TOC1 activate LHY & CCA1 at dawn LHY & CCA1 repress TOC1 in day, so they decline too At night TOC1 is activated (not enough LHY & CCA1) Phytochrome entrains the clock So does blue light
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking Phototropism
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking Phototropism Inhibiting stem elongation
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking Phototropism Inhibiting stem elongation Chloroplast movement
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking Phototropism Inhibiting stem elongation Chloroplast movement Stomatal opening
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking Phototropism Inhibiting stem elongation Chloroplast movement Stomatal opening Gene expression
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking Phototropism Inhibiting stem elongation Chloroplast movement Stomatal opening Gene expression Flowering in Arabidopsis
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking Phototropism Inhibiting stem elongation Chloroplast movement Stomatal opening Gene expression Flowering in Arabidopsis Responses vary in their fluence requirements
Blue Light Responses Circadian Rhythms Solar tracking Phototropism Inhibiting stem elongation Chloroplast movement Stomatal opening Gene expression Flowering in Arabidopsis Responses vary in their fluence requirements & lag times
Blue Light Responses Responses vary in their fluence requirements & lag time Stomatal opening is reversible by green light; others aren’t
Blue Light Responses Responses vary in their fluence requirements & lag time Stomatal opening is reversible by green light; others aren’t Multiple blue receptors with different functions!
Blue Light Responses Responses vary in their fluence requirements & lag time Stomatal opening is reversible by green light; others aren’t Multiple blue receptors with different functions! Identified by mutants
Blue Light Responses Responses vary in their fluence requirements & lag time Stomatal opening is reversible by green light; others aren’t Multiple blue receptors with different functions! Identified by mutants, then clone the gene and identify the protein
Blue Light Responses Responses vary in their fluence requirements & lag time Stomatal opening is reversible by green light; others aren’t Multiple blue receptors with different functions! Identified by mutants, then clone the gene and identify the protein Cryptochromes repress hypocotyl elongation
Blue Light Responses Cryptochromes repress hypocotyl elongation Stimulate flowering
Blue Light Responses Cryptochromes repress hypocotyl elongation Stimulate flowering Set the circadian clock (in humans, too!)
Blue Light Responses Cryptochromes repress hypocotyl elongation Stimulate flowering Set the circadian clock (in humans, too!) Stimulate anthocyanin synthesis
Blue Light Responses Cryptochromes repress hypocotyl elongation Stimulate flowering Set the circadian clock (in humans, too!) Stimulate anthocyanin synthesis 3 CRY genes
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes All have same basic structure: Photolyase-like domain binds FAD and a pterin (MTHF) that absorbs blue & transfers energy to FAD in photolyase (an enzyme that uses light energy to repair pyr dimers)
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes All have same basic structure: Photolyase-like domain binds FAD and a pterin (MTHF) that absorbs blue & transfers energy to FAD in photolyase (an enzyme that uses light energy to repair pyr dimers) DAS binds COP1 & has nuclear localization signals
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes All have same basic structure: Photolyase-like domain binds FAD and a pterin (MTHF) that absorbs blue & transfers energy to FAD in photolyase (an enzyme that uses light energy to repair pyr dimers) DAS binds COP1 & has nuclear localization signals CRY1 & CRY2 kinase proteins after absorbing blue
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 & CRY2 kinase proteins after absorbing blue CRY3 repairs mt & cp DNA!
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth: light-stable Triggers rapid changes in PM potential & growth
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth: light-stable Triggers rapid changes in PM potential & growth Opens anion channels in PM
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth: light-stable Triggers rapid changes in PM potential & growth Opens anion channels in PM Stimulates anthocyanin synthesis
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth: light-stable Triggers rapid changes in PM potential & growth Opens anion channels in PM Stimulates anthocyanin synthesis Entrains the circadian clock
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth: light-stable Triggers rapid changes in PM potential & growth Opens anion channels in PM Stimulates anthocyanin synthesis Entrains the circadian clock Also accumulates in nucleus & interacts with PHY & COP1 to regulate photomorphogenesis, probably by kinasing substrates
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth: light-stable Triggers rapid changes in PM potential & growth Opens anion channels in PM Stimulates anthocyanin synthesis Entrains the circadian clock Also accumulates in nucleus & interacts with PHY & COP1 to regulate photomorphogenesis, probably by kinasing substrates 2. CRY2 controls flowering
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth: light-stable 2. CRY2 controls flowering: little effect on other processes Light-labile
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth: light-stable 2. CRY2 controls flowering: little effect on other processes Light-labile 3. CRY3 enters cp & mito, where binds & repairs DNA!
Blue Light Responses 3 CRY genes CRY1 regulates blue effects on growth 2. CRY2 controls flowering: little effect on other processes CRY3 enters cp & mito, where binds & repairs DNA! Cryptochromes are not involved in phototropism or stomatal opening!
Blue Light Responses Cryptochromes are not involved in phototropism or stomatal opening! Phototropins are!
Blue Light Responses Phototropins are involved in phototropism & stomatal opening! Many names (nph, phot, rpt) since found by several different mutant screens
Phototropins Many names (nph, phot, rpt) since found by several different mutant screens Mediate blue light-induced growth enhancements
Phototropins Many names (nph, phot, rpt) since found by several different mutant screens Mediate blue light-induced growth enhancement & blue light-dependent activation of the plasma membrane H+-ATPase in guard cells
Phototropins Many names (nph, phot, rpt) since found by several different mutant screens Mediate blue light-induced growth enhancement & blue light-dependent activation of the plasma membrane H+-ATPase in guard cells Contain light-activated serine-threonine kinase domain and LOV1 (light-O2-voltage) and LOV2 repeats
Phototropins Many names (nph, phot, rpt) since found by several different mutant screens Mediate blue light-induced growth enhancement & blue light-dependent activation of the plasma membrane H+-ATPase in guard cells Contain light-activated serine-threonine kinase domain and LOV1 (light-O2-voltage) and LOV2 repeats LOV1 & LOV2 bind FlavinMonoNucleotide cofactors
Phototropins Many names (nph, phot, rpt) since found by several different mutant screens Mediate blue light-induced growth enhancement & blue light-dependent activation of the plasma membrane H+-ATPase in guard cells Contain light-activated serine-threonine kinase domain and LOV1 (light-O2-voltage) and LOV2 repeats LOV1 & LOV2 bind FlavinMonoNucleotide cofactors After absorbing blue rapidly autophosphorylate & kinase other proteins
Phototropins After absorbing blue rapidly autophosphorylate & kinase other proteins 1 result = phototropism due to uneven auxin transport
Phototropins After absorbing blue rapidly autophosphorylate & kinase other proteins 1 result = phototropism due to uneven auxin transport Send more to side away from light!
Phototropins After absorbing blue rapidly autophosphorylate & kinase other proteins 1 result = phototropism due to uneven auxin transport Send more to side away from light! Phot 1 mediates LF
Phototropins After absorbing blue rapidly autophosphorylate & kinase other proteins 1 result = phototropism due to uneven auxin transport Send more to side away from light! PHOT 1 mediates LF PHOT2 mediates HIR
Phototropins 2nd result = stomatal opening via stimulation of guard cell PM proton pump Also requires photosynthesis by guard cells!
Phototropins 2nd result = stomatal opening via stimulation of guard cell PM proton pump Also requires photosynthesis by guard cells & signaling from xanthophylls
Phototropins 2nd result = stomatal opening via stimulation of guard cell PM proton pump Also requires photosynthesis by guard cells & signaling from xanthophylls npq mutants don’t make zeaxanthin & lack specific blue response
Phototropins 2nd result = stomatal opening via stimulation of guard cell PM proton pump Also requires photosynthesis by guard cells & signaling from xanthophylls npq mutants don’t make zeaxanthin & lack specific blue response Basic idea: open when pump in K+
Phototropins 2nd result = stomatal opening via stimulation of guard cell PM proton pump Also requires photosynthesis by guard cells & signaling from xanthophylls npq mutants don’t make zeaxanthin & lack specific blue response Basic idea: open when pump in K+ Close when pump out K+
Phototropins Basic idea: open when pump in K+ Close when pump out K+ Control is hideously complicated!
Phototropins Basic idea: open when pump in K+ Close when pump out K+ Control is hideously complicated! Mainly controlled by blue light
Phototropins Basic idea: open when pump in K+ Close when pump out K+ Control is hideously complicated! Mainly controlled by blue light, but red also plays role
Phototropins Basic idea: open when pump in K+ Close when pump out K+ Control is hideously complicated! Mainly controlled by blue light, but red also plays role Light intensity is also important
Phototropins Mainly controlled by blue light, but red also plays role Light intensity is also important due to effect on [photosynthate] in guard cells
Phototropins Mainly controlled by blue light, but red also plays role Light intensity is also important due to effect on [photosynthate] in guard cells PHOT1 &2 also help
Phototropins Mainly controlled by blue light, but red also plays role Light intensity is also important due to effect on [photosynthate] in guard cells PHOT1 &2 also help Main GC blue receptor is zeaxanthin!
Phototropins Mainly controlled by blue light, but red also plays role Light intensity is also important due to effect on [photosynthate] in guard cells PHOT1 &2 also help Main GC blue receptor is zeaxanthin! Reason for green reversal
Phototropins Mainly controlled by blue light, but red also plays role Light intensity is also important due to effect on [photosynthate] in guard cells PHOT1 &2 also help Main GC blue receptor is zeaxanthin! Reason for green reversal water stress overrides light!
Phototropins water stress overrides light: roots make Abscisic Acid: closes stomates & blocks opening regardless of other signals!