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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. phytochemicals
  5. plant growth substances
  6. karrikins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. phytochemicals
  5. plant growth substances
  6. karrikins
  1. Fields of Study
  2. plant biology
  3. plant biochemistry
  4. phytochemicals
  5. plant growth substances
  6. karrikins
  1. Plant Production, Gardening
  2. plant biology
  3. plant biochemistry
  4. phytochemicals
  5. plant growth substances
  6. karrikins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. agrochemicals
  4. growth regulators
  5. plant growth substances
  6. karrikins

Preferred term

karrikins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Karrikin was originally isolated from the smoke of bush fires in Australia. This smoke-derived compound helps in seed germination and early plant development. Structurally, it belongs to the butenolide family.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • KAR1 (karrikinolide)
  • karrikin 1
  • karrikinolide

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/336321

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