Methods for the identification of inhibitors of phytochrome e expression or activity in plants

摘要

The present inventors have discovered that the polypeptide phytochrome E, which is encoded by SEQ ID NO: 1, is essential for plant growth. Thus, the polypetide can be used as a target for the identification of herbicides. Accordingly, the present invention provides methods for the identification of compounds that inhibit the expression or activity of the polypeptide set forth in SEQ ID NO.2. Such compounds have use as herbicides. In addition, methods and compositions for modulating plant growth and development are provided.