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ReviewPlants (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Phytohormones and Shoot Branching: A Mini-Review of Molecular Regulatory Networks and Mechanisms.

Xingxing Zhang, Miao Chai, Yijia Wu, Jialei Tang, Cong Yin, Lu Zhang, Shuai Gao

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Review in Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Xingxing ZhangThe Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
Miao ChaiThe Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
Yijia WuThe Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
Jialei TangThe Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
Cong YinHaining High-Tech Research Institute, Haining, Jiaxing 314400, China.
Lu ZhangThe Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
Shuai GaoThe Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.ORCID 0009-0007-5401-0684

Funding

Scientific Research Fund of Zhejiang Provincial Education Department Y202351548Zhejiang A & F University 2022LFR038; 2023LFR027Zhejiang Provincial College Students' Science and Technology Innovation Activity Plan 2025R412A006
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As a crucial component of plant architecture, shoot branching significantly enhances photosynthetic efficiency and optimizes the source-sink allocation of photosynthetic products, which directly impacts crop productivity. The formation of lateral branches is co-regulated by various internal and external factors, including genetic factors, phytohormones, metabolic, and environmental factors. In this review, we provide a mechanistic overview of the key regulatory events involved in axillary meristem (AM) formation and lateral branch development, emphasizing the significant regulatory roles of phytohormones (such as auxins, cytokinins, strigolactones, brassinosteroids, gibberellins, abscisic acid, and other phytohormones) in this process. Furthermore, we highlight the transcription factors SHOOT MERISTEM-LESS (STM) and BRANCHED1 (BRC1) as central hubs that integrate multiple hormonal signals to control AM initiation and lateral branch development, respectively. By elucidating the regulatory mechanisms of these key nodes, we propose future research directions that can provide a foundation for shaping ideal crop plant architecture through genetic engineering and breeding strategies.

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axillary meristemslateral branchphytohormonesregulatory mechanism

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