2025/01/29 by Erlei Shang, Qiang Tu, Zipeng Yu +1 · 1 voice · 2 citations
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Plant Molecular Biology Research #Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism #Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
paper · pdf · doi:10.1111/jipb.13844
openalex publication_date 2025/01/29 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Lateral roots (LRs), are an important component of plant roots, playing a crucial role in anchoring the plant in the soil and facilitating the uptake of water and nutrients. As post-embryonic organs, LRs originate from the pericycle cells of the primary root, and their formation is characterized by precise regulation of cell division and complex intercellular interactions, both of which are closely tied to cell wall regulation. Considering the rapid advances in molecular techniques over the past three decades, we reframe the understanding of the dynamic change in cell wall during LR development by summarizing the factors that precipitate these changes and their effects, as well as the regulated signals involved. Additionally, we discuss current challenges in this field and propose potential solutions.