Synthesis of strigolactone and karrikin analogues by gold mediated cyclisation Ghent University
Karrikins (KARs) and strigolactones (SLs) are two classes of molecules which have a large impact on plant growth and development. KARs are spontaneously formed from burning plant material. Seeds use them as a germination signal to take advantage of reduced competition after bushfires. SLs also induce germination but have a much broader role, serving as true phytohormones. At first glance KARs and SLs look quite different at the molecular ...