Description

Phyb Phytochrome is a specialized photoreceptor protein crucial for mediating plant responses to light signals, particularly in the red and far-red spectrum. This compound is essential for advanced research in plant photobiology, enabling the study of photomorphogenesis, flowering time, and shade avoidance mechanisms. It is primarily utilized by researchers and product developers in the agricultural biotechnology, plant physiology, and horticultural science sectors to engineer crops with optimized growth characteristics and improved yield under varying light conditions.

Application

• Plant Photobiology Research: Fundamental studies on light signal transduction, gene expression regulation, and developmental switches in model plants and crops.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Development of genetically modified plants with altered photoperiod sensitivity for improved growth, yield, and stress resilience.
• Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA): Optimizing LED lighting recipes in vertical farms and greenhouses to precisely control plant morphology and development.
• Horticulture and Floriculture: Manipulating flowering time and plant architecture in ornamental plants and high-value crops.
• Seed Technology: Research into seed germination and dormancy mechanisms influenced by light quality.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Serving as a key reagent in in vitro assays to screen for compounds that interact with phytochrome signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phyb Phytochrome
CAS No.	136250-22-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Phytochrome B; PHYB; PhyB; Phytochrome B apoprotein; Photoreceptor protein phyB; Arabidopsis phytochrome B; AtPHYB; Phytochrome type B
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Phyb Phytochrome is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, concentration, and functional activity data. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support the reliability required in life science research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake. Aliquot into single-use volumes to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Protein Concentration	As per COA
Biological Activity	Functional assay dependent
Buffer Composition	Specified on COA
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/µg (if applicable)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.