Plasmodesmata conductivity regulation: A mechanistic model

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Abstract

Plant cells form a multicellular symplast via cytoplasmic bridges called plasmodesmata (Pd) and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that crosses almost all plant tissues. The Pd proteome is mainly represented by secreted Pd-associated proteins (PdAPs), the repertoire of which quickly adapts to environmental conditions and responds to biotic and abiotic stresses. Although the important role of Pd in stress-induced reactions is universally recognized, the mechanisms of Pd control are still not fully understood. The negative role of callose in Pd permeability has been convincingly confirmed experimentally, yet the roles of cytoskeletal elements and many PdAPs remain unclear. Here, we discuss the contribution of each protein component to Pd control. Based on known data, we offer mechanistic models of mature leaf Pd regulation in response to stressful effects.

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Dorokhov, Y. L., Ershova, N. M., Sheshukova, E. V., & Komarova, T. V. (2019, December 1). Plasmodesmata conductivity regulation: A mechanistic model. Plants. MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants8120595

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