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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Multifunctional Role of Cytokinin in Horticultural Crops.

Hussain S, Chang J, Li J, Chen L, Ahmad S, Song Z, Zhang B, Chen X.

Int J Mol Sci · 2025

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Summary

This review, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, consolidates current knowledge on the multifunctional roles of cytokinin phytohormones in horticultural crop species. It likely covers cytokinin biosynthesis, metabolism, and signalling, alongside practical implications for crop yield, quality, and resilience. The paper is expected to provide a synthesis of molecular and agronomic evidence relevant to improving horticultural production through cytokinin-informed management or breeding strategies.

UK applicability

Although the review is international in scope, its findings are applicable to UK horticultural systems — including fruit, vegetable, and ornamental production — particularly as growers and researchers seek to optimise crop quality and stress resilience through improved understanding of plant hormone management.

Key measures

Cytokinin signalling pathways; growth and development parameters; stress tolerance indicators; fruit and vegetable quality attributes; senescence markers

Outcomes reported

The review likely examines the multiple physiological and molecular roles of cytokinin in horticultural crops, including regulation of cell division, shoot development, senescence delay, fruit quality, and responses to abiotic and biotic stress. It probably synthesises current understanding of cytokinin signalling pathways and their agronomic relevance.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Plant physiology & crop science
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Horticulture
DOI
10.3390/ijms26031037
Catalogue ID
NRmo3f02hq-06c

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