Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 13, 2026
08:54
Imaging Spatial Reorganization of a MAPK Signaling Pathway Using the Tobacco Transient Expression System
Published on: March 20, 2016
10.3K
Plant Stress Responses Mediated by CBL-CIPK Phosphorylation Network
S K Sanyal1, S Rao1, L K Mishra1
1University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, India.
The Enzymes
|October 26, 2016
Summary
Plants use calcium signaling via calcineurin B-like protein (CBL) and CBL-interacting protein kinase (CIPK) networks to respond to environmental stresses and nutrient changes. These complexes regulate plant survival and growth.
Area of Science:
- Plant Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Plants perceive numerous environmental stimuli, triggering diverse signal transduction pathways.
- Calcium (Ca2+) acts as a crucial second messenger in plant signal transduction.
- Calcineurin B-like protein (CBL) and CBL-interacting protein kinase (CIPK) complexes are key regulators of Ca2+ signaling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on the CBL-CIPK network in plants.
- To elucidate the enzymatic properties and mechanisms of CBL-CIPK complexes.
- To summarize the functional modulation of downstream targets by CBL-CIPK modules.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on CBL-CIPK networks.
- Analysis of enzymatic properties and mechanisms of action.
- Compilation of reports on downstream target modulation.
Main Results:
- CBL-CIPK complexes are pivotal in Ca2+-mediated signaling pathways.
- These complexes are involved in plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses, and nutrient deficiency.
- Evidence from Arabidopsis and crop plants highlights their conserved roles.
Conclusions:
- The CBL-CIPK network plays a critical role in plant adaptation to environmental challenges.
- Understanding CBL-CIPK function is essential for improving crop resilience and productivity.
- Further research into their mechanisms can unlock new strategies for plant science.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Cell Signaling in Plants
6.9K
Plant cells communicate to coordinate their cycle of growth, flowering and fruiting, and activities in roots, shoots, and leaves in response to the changing environmental conditions. Plant signaling is distinct from animal signaling. Plants primarily utilize enzyme-linked receptors, whereas the largest class of cell-surface receptors in animals are G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Unlike animals, receptor tyrosine kinases are rare in plants. Instead, plants have a diverse class of...
6.9K
01:30Other Stress Responses in Bacteria
493
Bacteria have global regulatory systems that control several types of stress mechanisms. These include Pho regulon and the heat shock response, which are essential systems for environmental adaptation, such as nutrient limitation and proteotoxic stress. The Pho regulon and the heat shock response exemplify bacterial resilience, enabling rapid adaptation to fluctuating environmental conditions.Pho RegulonBacteria require phosphorus for essential cellular processes, including nucleic acid...
493
01:27C4 Pathway and CAM
49.9K
Most plants use the C3 pathway for carbon fixation. However, some plants, such as sugar cane, corn, and cacti that grow in hot conditions, use alternative pathways to fix carbon and conserve energy loss due to photorespiration. Photorespiration is the process that occurs when the oxygen concentration is high. Under such conditions, the rubisco enzyme in the Calvin cycle binds O2 instead of CO2, which halts photosynthesis and consumes energy.
C4 Pathway
The C4 pathway is used by plants such as...
C4 Pathway
The C4 pathway is used by plants such as...
49.9K
02:41Responses to Drought and Flooding
12.3K
Water plays a significant role in the life cycle of plants. However, insufficient or excess of water can be detrimental and pose a serious threat to plants.
12.3K
02:45Responses to Heat and Cold Stress
15.5K
Every organism has an optimum temperature range within which healthy growth and physiological functioning can occur. At the ends of this range, there will be a minimum and maximum temperature that interrupt biological processes.
15.5K
02:02Responses to Salt Stress
14.9K
Salt stress—which can be triggered by high salt concentrations in a plant’s environment—can significantly affect plant growth and crop production by influencing photosynthesis and the absorption of water and nutrients.
14.9K