JA shakes hands with ABA to delay seed germination

Abstract

Seed germination is a multifaceted process, controlled by many cues, wherein phytohormones play a central role. Despite extensive studies, it remains obscure how hormonal balance and crosstalk between hormones regulate seed germination. Here we highlight new findings showing that crosstalk between jasmonates (JA) and abscisic acid (ABA) delays seed germination.