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Plant electrical signals: A multidisciplinary challenge.
Jin-Hai Li1, Li-Feng Fan1, Dong-Jie Zhao2
1College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Precision Agriculture System Integration Research, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100083, China.
Journal of Plant Physiology
|April 22, 2021
Summary
Plant electrical signals transmit information rapidly throughout plants, prompting responses. Researchers propose viewing these signals as a "plant electrophysiological phenotype" to improve data interpretation and utilization.
Area of Science:
- Plant biology
- Electrophysiology
- Genetics
Background:
- Plant electrical signals are crucial for rapid information transmission and response regulation.
- Recent technological advancements have enabled detailed study of plant electrophysiology.
- Gene expression related to electrical signaling is a growing research area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current research on plant electrical signals from an interdisciplinary viewpoint.
- To propose the concept of a "plant electrophysiological phenotype".
- To enhance the aggregation, utilization, and interpretation of plant electrical signal data.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis.
- Interdisciplinary perspective integration.
- Analysis of emerging technologies in plant electrophysiology.
Main Results:
- Identification of key technologies for studying plant electrical signals.
- Highlighting the proliferation of research on genes associated with electrical signaling.
- Establishing the conceptual framework for a "plant electrophysiological phenotype".
Conclusions:
- Plant electrical signals can be effectively conceptualized as a "plant electrophysiological phenotype".
- An interdisciplinary approach is vital for advancing plant electrophysiology research.
- Improved data handling and interpretation will accelerate understanding of plant signaling.
Keywords:
Gene expressionInformation transmission carriersNew technologiesPlant electrical signalsPlant electrophysiological phenotypeMore Related Videos
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