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Mesh term Photoreceptors, Plant

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Plant Proteins

Description

Plant proteins that mediate LIGHT SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. They are involved in PHOTOTROPISM and other light adaption responses during plant growth and development . They include the phototropins, phytochromes (PHYTOCHROME), and members of the ubiquitous cryptochrome family.


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Channelrhodopsins
Cryptochromes
Phototropins


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