Brassinosteroid: Plant Hormone II Biosynthetic pathway II Synthesis and uses II Plant physiology II Botany II Free Study material

 ABOUT the HORMONE:

• Isolated from Pollen grains of Brassica napus
• First plant steroid that have hormonal property.
• It is essential for stem elongation, seed germination, Pollen tube growth.
• Precursor: Campesterol
• Synthesis: By C-6 Oxidation route.

BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAY: