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ASYMMETRIC CELL DIVISION IN PLANTS.

Ben Scheres1, Philip N. Benfey

  • 11Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, CH 3584 The Netherlands;, 2Department of Biology, New York University, New York, NY 10003;

Annual Review of Plant Physiology and Plant Molecular Biology
|March 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Asymmetric cell divisions create distinct plant cells. This review explores how their orientation and specification establish developmental patterns, drawing parallels with other organisms.

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Area of Science:

  • Plant biology
  • Developmental biology
  • Cell biology

Background:

  • Asymmetric cell divisions produce daughter cells with differing fates.
  • In plants, cell division orientation is crucial for development due to cell immobility.
  • Understanding these divisions is key to deciphering plant morphogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review asymmetric cell division in plants.
  • To highlight mechanisms of division specification and orientation.
  • To compare plant mechanisms with those in bacteria, algae, yeast, and animals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of asymmetric cell division.
  • Synthesis of findings across diverse organisms.
  • Analysis of developmental patterning in plants.

Main Results:

  • Asymmetric cell division is a fundamental process across life.
  • Specific mechanisms in plants contribute to pattern formation.
  • Comparative insights reveal conserved and divergent strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Asymmetric cell division is vital for plant development.
  • Orientation and specification mechanisms are key research areas.
  • Cross-kingdom comparisons offer a broader understanding.

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