Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 27, 2026

Accumulation and Distribution of Fluorescent Microplastics in the Early Life Stages of Zebrafish
06:46

Accumulation and Distribution of Fluorescent Microplastics in the Early Life Stages of Zebrafish

Published on: July 4, 2021

5.4K

A role for TOR signaling at every stage of plant life

Teagen D Quilichini1, Peng Gao1, Prashant K Pandey1

  • 1National Research Council of Canada, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Journal of Experimental Botany
|March 27, 2019
PubMed

Insights

The target of rapamycin (TOR) pathway is crucial for aging and lifespan in eukaryotes. Research into TOR signaling in plants is vital for understanding plant life cycles and longevity.

Area of Science:

  • Plant biology
  • Molecular biology
  • Aging research

Background:

  • Aging and lifespan determination mechanisms are largely unknown in plants.
  • The target of rapamycin (TOR) pathway is a conserved regulator of cell growth, metabolism, and aging across eukaryotes.
  • Understanding plant longevity, especially in long-lived species like trees, is an ongoing scientific challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on the TOR pathway in plant systems.
  • To discuss the role of TOR signaling in plant life cycle progression and lifespan determination.
  • To highlight the importance of TOR research for understanding plant longevity and aging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on TOR pathway research in plants.
  • Comparative analysis of TOR signaling mechanisms across different species (plants, yeast, animals).
  • Emphasis on the role of 'omics' technologies in advancing TOR signaling research.

Main Results:

  • The TOR pathway plays a conserved role in aging and lifespan across eukaryotes, including plants.
  • Modulation of TOR pathway components affects lifespan in model plants like Arabidopsis thaliana.
  • Key differences exist between TOR pathway functions in plants compared to yeast and animal systems.

Conclusions:

  • The TOR pathway is integral to plant life cycle progression and lifespan determination.
  • Further research into plant TOR signaling is essential for understanding plant longevity and aging.
  • 'Omics' approaches are critical for future advancements in plant TOR signaling research.
Keywords:
Arabidopsisdevelopmentkinaselife spanmeristemssignalingtarget of rapamycin (TOR)

More Related Videos

Measuring Spatial and Temporal Ca2+ Signals in Arabidopsis Plants10:12

Measuring Spatial and Temporal Ca2+ Signals in Arabidopsis Plants

Published on: September 2, 2014

12.6K
A Flexible Low Cost Hydroponic System for Assessing Plant Responses to Small Molecules in Sterile Conditions11:27

A Flexible Low Cost Hydroponic System for Assessing Plant Responses to Small Molecules in Sterile Conditions

Published on: August 25, 2018

11.4K

Related Concept Videos

Role of Emotions in Social Life01:01

Role of Emotions in Social Life

Emotions play a fundamental role in shaping human experience and interactions. The absence of emotions would render life incomplete and fail to capture the essence of human nature. In social psychology, feelings and moods have been extensively studied due to their profound impact on social life and interpersonal relationships. These affective states influence decision-making, behavior, and social perceptions, making them integral to understanding human interactions.Emotions and Social...
368
The Roles of Bacteria and Fungi in Plant Nutrition02:11

The Roles of Bacteria and Fungi in Plant Nutrition

Plants have the impressive ability to create their own food through photosynthesis. However, plants often require assistance from organisms in the soil to acquire the nutrients they need to function correctly. Both bacteria and fungi have evolved symbiotic relationships with plants that help the species to thrive in a wide variety of environments.
47.2K
The Angiosperm Life Cycle02:39

The Angiosperm Life Cycle

Plants have a life cycle split between two multicellular stages: a haploid stage—with cells containing one set of chromosomes—and a diploid stage—with cells containing two sets of chromosomes. The haploid stage is the gamete-producing gametophyte, and the diploid stage is the spore-producing sporophyte.
72.3K
Cell Signaling in Plants01:25

Cell Signaling in Plants

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...
6.2K
Seedless Vascular Plants03:24

Seedless Vascular Plants

Seedless Vascular Plants Were the First Tall Plants on Earth
66.7K
The Tree of Life - Bacteria, Archaea, Eukaryotes02:40

The Tree of Life - Bacteria, Archaea, Eukaryotes

The “tree of life” describes the evolution of life and the evolutionary relationships between organisms. The root of the tree is the common ancestor to all life on Earth. All other species radiate from this point, much like the branches of a tree. The numerous tips of these branches on the tree of life represent every living, or extant, species. Extinct species, which are species that no longer exist, can be found towards the center of the tree. Currently, these organisms, both...
38.2K