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Plant Promoter Analysis: Identification and Characterization of Root Nodule Specific Promoter in the Common Bean
Published on: December 23, 2017
Cellular and molecular basis of symbiotic nodule development
Zhenpeng Luo1, Haiyue Liu2, Fang Xie2
1National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China; University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
Abstract:
Root nodule development plays a vital role in establishing the mutualistic relationship between legumes and nitrogen-fixing rhizobia. Two primary processes are involved in nodule development: formative cell divisions in the root cortex and the subsequent differentiation of nodule cells. The first process involves the mitotic reactivation of differentiated root cortex cells to form nodule primordium after perceiving symbiotic signals. The second process enables the nascent nodule primordium cells to develop into various cell types, leading to the creation of a functional nodule capable of supporting nitrogen fixation. Thus, both division and differentiation of nodule cells are crucial for root nodule development. This review provides an overview of the most recent advancements in comprehending the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying symbiotic nodule development in legumes.
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