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¹Computational Biology and Biological Physics, Department of Theoretical Physics, Lund University, Sölvegatan 14A, SE-223 62 Lund, Sweden.

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Mathematical models reveal how the plant hormone auxin guides development across various tissues. This review explores auxin

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Area of Science:

Plant Biology
Computational Biology
Developmental Biology

Background:

The phytohormone auxin is crucial for plant growth and development.
Auxin's patterning, transport, and signaling are key research areas.
Computational models are increasingly used to study plant development.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing mathematical models of auxin-regulated development in plants.
To highlight the application of modeling in understanding auxin's role in different tissues.
To showcase how modeling aids in exploring plant developmental processes.

Main Methods:

Literature review of computational models.
Analysis of models focusing on auxin's role in specific plant tissues.
Synthesis of findings from experimental and computational studies.

Main Results:

Models cover organ initiation (shoot apical meristem), vascular development (leaves, stems), and root functioning.
Mathematical modeling helps predict system behavior and challenge hypotheses.
Modeling provides quantitative insights and suggests new experimental directions.

Conclusions:

Computational modeling is a powerful tool for investigating auxin-driven plant development.
Models facilitate a deeper understanding of complex biological processes.
This review consolidates current modeling approaches for auxin research.