Definition: Plant proteins that mediate LIGHT SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. They are involved in PHOTOTROPISM and other light adaption responses during plant growth and development . They include the phototropins, phytochromes (PHYTOCHROME), and members of the ubiquitous cryptochrome family.
not for plant photosynthetic apparatus, use PHOTOSYNTHETIC REACTION CENTER, PLANT see PHOTOSYNTHETIC REACTION CENTER COMPLEX PROTEINS
See AlsoLight Signal Transduction ExamplesCryptochromes; Phototropins