Abstract
Mutations at many loci lead to altered shapes and sizes, suggesting complex regulation of the overall morphology of an organism. Two recent studies present data on how orientation of growth axes and perception of maturation signals might regulate growth processes.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antirrhinum / cytology
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Antirrhinum / genetics
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Antirrhinum / growth & development*
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Body Patterning / genetics*
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Cell Differentiation / genetics*
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Cell Division / genetics
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Cell Size / genetics
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Eukaryotic Cells / cytology
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Eukaryotic Cells / metabolism*
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Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental / genetics*
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Gene Expression Regulation, Plant / genetics
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Growth Substances / genetics
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Humans