The structural and functional integrity of the wall needs to be constantly monitored and fine-tuned to allow for growth while preventing mechanical failure. Many studies have advanced our understanding of the pathways contributing to cell wall biosynthesis and how these pathways are regulated by external and internal cues. Recent evidence also supports a model in which certain aspects of the wall itself may act as growth-regulating signals. Molecular components of the signaling pathways that sense and maintain cell wall integrity have begun to be revealed, including signals arising in the wall, sensors that detect changes at the cell surface, and downstream signal transduction modules. Abiotic and biotic stress conditions set new contexts to study cell wall integrity, but the nature and consequences of wall disruptions by various stressors require further investigations. A deeper understanding of cell wall signaling will provide insights into the growth regulatory mechanisms that allow plants to survive in a changing environment. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
A Wall with Integrity: Surveillance and Maintenance of the Plant Cell Wall Under Stress.
Published 2020 in New Phytologist
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2020
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New Phytologist
- Publication date
2020-02-01
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Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science
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Semantic Scholar, PubMed
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