Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Animal and Plant Cell Structure01:30

Animal and Plant Cell Structure

32.2K
Animal and plant cells not only differ in their structure, function, and mode of nutrition but also in how they reproduce, specialize, and organize into complex structures.
Cell Division
Though both plant and animal cells divide by mitosis (for non-gametic cells) and meiosis (for gametic cells), they differ in the specifics of this process. Unlike animal cells, plant cells lack centrosomes — an organelle responsible for organizing the spindle fibers and segregating the chromosomes during...
32.2K
The Phragmoplast01:59

The Phragmoplast

5.4K
Cell division is essential for organismal growth and development. In animal cells, the central spindle and its associated proteins form the midbody, a structure that has an essential role in cytokinesis. In plants, the central spindle, along with the microtubules, actin, and other cell components, matures into the phragmoplast, which is necessary for cytokinesis. Unlike the stationary midbody, the phragmoplast expands centrifugally, eventually leading to the formation of the new cell wall.
The...
5.4K
Plant Cells and Tissues02:01

Plant Cells and Tissues

62.1K
Plant tissues are collections of similar cells performing related functions. Different plant tissues will have their own specialized roles and can be combined with other tissues to form organs such as flowers, fruit, stem, and leaves. Two major types of plant tissue include meristematic and permanent tissue.
62.1K
Cell Adhesion in Plants01:14

Cell Adhesion in Plants

2.9K
Plants have rigid cell walls that are made up of cell wall polysaccharides that mediate cell-cell adhesion. The primary cell walls of plants consist of two independent and interacting polysaccharide networks: a pectin matrix that embeds the second network comprising cellulose and hemicelluloses.
Pectins are complex heteropolymers mainly composed of negatively-charged α-D-glucopyranosyl uronic acid and some neutral glycosyl residues such as α-L-rhamnopyranose, α-L-arabinofuranose,...
2.9K
Cell Signaling in Plants01:25

Cell Signaling in Plants

5.7K
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...
5.7K
Plant Tissues01:18

Plant Tissues

6.9K
Plants are multicellular eukaryotes with tissue systems made of various cell types that carry out specific functions. Different tissues work together to perform a unique function and form an organ. Organs working together form organ systems. Vascular plants have two distinct organ systems: a shoot system and a root system. The shoot system consists of two portions: the vegetative (non-reproductive) parts of the plant, such as the leaves and the stems, and the reproductive parts of the plant,...
6.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Durum Wheat cv. Svevo Reference Genome Rel.2.0: A Comprehensive Tool for Wheat Genomics.

Plant biotechnology journal·2026
Same author

Single-cell and spatial omics in plants: from cellular atlases to regulatory mechanisms.

Journal of experimental botany·2026
Same author

Drought and salinity stress remodel Asian rice (Oryza sativa) leaf development through cell-type-specific regulatory programs.

The New phytologist·2026
Same author

Video-rate gigapixel ptychography via space-time neural field representations.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

NUP107-160 nuclear pore sub-complex members determine symbiotic ion channel localization in legumes.

Plant physiology·2026
Same author

Phytochrome-interacting factors integrate environmental signals to regulate tomato growth and development.

Plant physiology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 6, 2025

High Resolution Quantification of Crystalline Cellulose Accumulation in Arabidopsis Roots to Monitor Tissue-specific Cell Wall Modifications
09:27

High Resolution Quantification of Crystalline Cellulose Accumulation in Arabidopsis Roots to Monitor Tissue-specific Cell Wall Modifications

Published on: May 10, 2016

8.2K

First Plant Cell Atlas symposium report.

Selena L Rice1, Elena Lazarus1, Christopher Anderton2

  • 1Department of Plant Biology Carnegie Institution for Science Stanford California USA.

Plant Direct
|July 1, 2022
PubMed
Summary

A virtual symposium explored establishing a data synthesis center for the Plant Cell Atlas (PCA) to advance single-cell and spatial omics research. This center will centralize data, share tools, and foster collaboration for global plant science innovation.

Keywords:
data sciencelive imagingplant cell atlasproteomicssingle‐cell sequencingspatial transcriptomics

More Related Videos

Investigating Tissue- and Organ-specific Phytochrome Responses using FACS-assisted Cell-type Specific Expression Profiling in Arabidopsis thaliana
10:10

Investigating Tissue- and Organ-specific Phytochrome Responses using FACS-assisted Cell-type Specific Expression Profiling in Arabidopsis thaliana

Published on: May 29, 2010

15.9K
Isolation and Transcriptome Analysis of Plant Cell Types
08:53

Isolation and Transcriptome Analysis of Plant Cell Types

Published on: April 7, 2023

1.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 6, 2025

High Resolution Quantification of Crystalline Cellulose Accumulation in Arabidopsis Roots to Monitor Tissue-specific Cell Wall Modifications
09:27

High Resolution Quantification of Crystalline Cellulose Accumulation in Arabidopsis Roots to Monitor Tissue-specific Cell Wall Modifications

Published on: May 10, 2016

8.2K
Investigating Tissue- and Organ-specific Phytochrome Responses using FACS-assisted Cell-type Specific Expression Profiling in Arabidopsis thaliana
10:10

Investigating Tissue- and Organ-specific Phytochrome Responses using FACS-assisted Cell-type Specific Expression Profiling in Arabidopsis thaliana

Published on: May 29, 2010

15.9K
Isolation and Transcriptome Analysis of Plant Cell Types
08:53

Isolation and Transcriptome Analysis of Plant Cell Types

Published on: April 7, 2023

1.6K

Area of Science:

  • Plant biology
  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • The Plant Cell Atlas (PCA) community convened a virtual symposium focusing on single-cell and spatial omics technologies.
  • The event gathered nearly 500 leaders from academia, industry, and government to discuss the PCA's future needs and directions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility and impact of establishing a data synthesis center for the Plant Cell Atlas.
  • To identify community needs and potential solutions for advancing plant science through omics data integration.

Main Methods:

  • Virtual symposium with presentations and community discussions.
  • Focused discussions on data analysis, standards, cyber-infrastructure, community engagement, and talent development.
  • Exploration of online tools for broader reach and cost reduction in research.

Main Results:

  • Identified key areas for PCA development: data analysis tools, annotation standards, computational resources, and community engagement strategies.
  • Highlighted the importance of establishing data standards, creating accessible data dashboards, and engaging diverse stakeholders.
  • Emphasized the need for homologous cell-type marker identification, biocuration, dataset publication, and user-friendly data visualization.

Conclusions:

  • A data synthesis center is crucial for the PCA to achieve its goals by providing a centralized data repository and a platform for tool sharing.
  • Such a center will foster collaborative, multidisciplinary efforts, enabling new analytical approaches and accelerating plant research.
  • The PCA data synthesis center will support community-driven data evaluation metrics, ultimately advancing plant research for human and environmental health.