Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phytochrome

Noun

/ˈfaɪtəʊkroʊm/

Definition

Phytochrome is a photoreceptor in plants that detects light and helps regulate various biological processes such as germination, flowering, and circadian rhythms.

Examples

Phytochromes play a crucial role in helping plants adapt to changing light conditions.
Researchers study phytochrome to better understand how plants sense their environment.
In some plants, the activation of phytochrome can trigger the flowering process.

Meaning

It is a protein that absorbs light, primarily in the red and far-red wavelengths, influencing plant development in response to environmental light conditions.