Srivastava, RakeshBajpai, RajeshKhan, ZebaSingh, Surendra PratapMehrotra, RajeshDubey, Neeraj Kumar2023-08-092023-08-092022-09Srivastava Rakesh, Bajpai Rajesh, Khan Zeba, Singh Surendra Pratap, Mehrotra Rajesh, Dubey Neeraj Kumar. Insight into strigolactone hormone functions in plant parasitic weeds: a regulatory perspective. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2022 Sep; 60(9): 659-6660975-10090019-5189http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/222528The strigolactones (SLs) are plants hormones that have multiple functions in architecture and development. The roles of SLs in shoot branching and stem secondary growth of autotrophic plants are established. SL is also involved in the interaction between root parasitic plants and their host plants. SLs are exudates by the root of the host plant in search of a fungal partner for symbiotic association, while parasitic plants utilize this facility to detect the host root. The first formed tubercle of Philapanhche, whose germinations are driven by host-derived SLs, exudates parasitic derived SLs (PSLs) and could encourages germination of the adjacent parasitic seeds, resulting in parasite cluster formation. The existence of aboveground spikes in clusters suggests an intriguing approach for increasing parasite population by amplifying PSLs, which result in massive parasitic seed germination. PSLs probably have a role in the increased branching of Broomrapes opposing the host plant, resulting in the parasites' clustered appearance aboveground. This review highlights the distinct roles of SLs and PSLs, and their potential role in host-parasitic interaction.AuxinBroomrapeCarotenoid cleavage dioxygenase (CCDs) CyanohydrinsCytokinin, HaustoriaHostparasitic interactionKarrikinOrobanchePhilapanhchePhloem Root parasiteStrigaXylemInsight into strigolactone hormone functions in plant parasitic weeds: a regulatory perspectiveJournal ArticleIndiaMolecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaProf. H.S. Srivastava Foundation for Science and Society, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Botany, D.A.V. College, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Biological Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, IndiaBotany Department, Rashtriya Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India