Abstract
Abstract For plants, light is not only an energy source but also a developmental signal. The colour, intensity, duration and direction of light that a plant receives has a profound effect on its development across all life phases. Mild changes in ambient temperature also have a dramatic effect on plant development, many of which mirror those caused by light. In recent years, it has become apparent that this similarity in phenotypes is due to extensive overlap between components of the light and temperature signalling pathways. This overlap occurs at the level of perception, downstream signalling modules and hormonal response. As a result of this, the photo‐ and thermal responses of plants should always be considered within the context of the prevailing light and temperature conditions. Key Concepts Light and temperature have similar effects on plant development. Both signalling pathways are tightly integrated at the level of signal perception, signal transduction and hormonal responses. The response to both light and temperature centres on a core set of transcriptional regulators. The activity of some photoreceptors is temperature‐dependent. Light and temperature responses should always be considered in the context of one and other.
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