Photoreceptors, Plant

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.765.593

**Synonyms:** - Plant Photoreceptors