Bridging the divide between cytokinesis and cell expansion

Two of the most fundamental processes in plant development are cytokinesis, by which new cells are formed, and cell expansion, by which existing cells grow and establish their functional morphology. In this review we summarize recent progress in understanding the pathways necessary for cytokinesis a...

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Published in:Current opinion in plant biology 2007-12, Vol.10 (6), p.607-615
Main Authors: Backues, Steven K, Konopka, Catherine A, McMichael, Colleen M, Bednarek, Sebastian Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological Transport
cell division
Cell Enlargement
cell expansion
cell growth
cell membranes
Cell Wall - metabolism
cell walls
cytokinesis
Cytokinesis - physiology
cytoskeleton
Cytoskeleton - physiology
endocytosis
gene expression
lipids
literature reviews
membrane trafficking
microtubules
Models, Biological
Phosphatidylinositols - metabolism
Phosphatidylinositols - physiology
plant biology
Plant Cells
Plant Development
plants
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Summary:Two of the most fundamental processes in plant development are cytokinesis, by which new cells are formed, and cell expansion, by which existing cells grow and establish their functional morphology. In this review we summarize recent progress in understanding the pathways necessary for cytokinesis and cell expansion, including the role of the cytoskeleton, cell wall biogenesis, and membrane trafficking. Here, we focus on genes and lipids that are involved in both cytokinesis and cell expansion and bridge the divide between these two processes. In addition, we discuss our understanding of and controversies surrounding the role of endocytosis in both of these processes.
ISSN:1369-5266
1879-0356
DOI:10.1016/j.pbi.2007.08.009