indole3acetaldehyde
Indole-3-acetaldehyde (IAAld) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H9NO. It is a naturally occurring molecule that plays a role in plant physiology as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), the primary auxin plant hormone. IAAld is formed from tryptophan and is converted to IAA through oxidation.
The synthesis of IAAld within plants can occur through several pathways. One major route involves the decarboxylation
The conversion of IAAld to IAA is primarily carried out by aldehyde oxidases. This step is vital
While primarily known for its role in auxin biosynthesis, IAAld itself may possess some auxin-like activity,