Search Results - "Annual review of plant physiology"

Mechanisms of salinity tolerance by Munns, Rana, Tester, Mark

“…The physiological and molecular mechanisms of tolerance to osmotic and ionic components of salinity stress are reviewed at the cellular, organ, and whole-plant…”
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Chlorophyll Fluorescence: A Probe of Photosynthesis In Vivo by Baker, N.R

“…The use of chlorophyll fluorescence to monitor photosynthetic performance in algae and plants is now widespread. This review examines how fluorescence…”
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Plant Immunity to Insect Herbivores by Howe, G.A, Jander, G

“…Herbivorous insects use diverse feeding strategies to obtain nutrients from their host plants. Rather than acting as passive victims in these interactions,…”
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Gibberellin metabolism and its regulation by Yamaguchi, Shinjiro

“…Bioactive gibberellins (GAs) are diterpene plant hormones that are biosynthesized through complex pathways and control diverse aspects of growth and…”
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Flooding stress: acclimations and genetic diversity by Bailey-Serres, J, Voesenek, L A C J

“…Flooding is an environmental stress for many natural and man-made ecosystems worldwide. Genetic diversity in the plant response to flooding includes…”
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Molecular Aspects of Seed Dormancy by Finkelstein, R, Reeves, W, Ariizumi, T, Steber, C

“…Seed dormancy provides a mechanism for plants to delay germination until conditions are optimal for survival of the next generation. Dormancy release is…”
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Regulation and Identity of Florigen: FLOWERING LOCUS T Moves Center Stage by Turck, F, Fornara, F, Coupland, G

“…The transition from vegetative to reproductive growth is controlled by day length in many plant species. Day length is perceived in leaves and induces a…”
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Leaf senescence by Lim, Pyung Ok, Kim, Hyo Jung, Nam, Hong Gil

“…Leaf senescence constitutes the final stage of leaf development and is critical for plants' fitness as nutrient relocation from leaves to reproducing seeds is…”
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Oxidative modifications to cellular components in plants by Møller, Ian M, Jensen, Poul Erik, Hansson, Andreas

“…Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) are produced in many places in living cells and at an increased rate during biotic or abiotic…”
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Sealing plant surfaces: cuticular wax formation by epidermal cells by Samuels, Lacey, Kunst, Ljerka, Jetter, Reinhard

“…The vital importance of plant surface wax in protecting tissue from environmental stresses is reflected in the huge commitment of epidermal cells to cuticle…”
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Coordinating Nodule Morphogenesis with Rhizobial Infection in Legumes by Oldroyd, G.E.D, Downie, J.A

“…The formation of nitrogen-fixing nodules on legumes requires an integration of infection by rhizobia at the root epidermis and the initiation of cell division…”
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Role of Root Exudates in Rhizosphere Interactions with Plants and Other Organisms by Bais, H.P, Weir, T.L, Perry, L.G, Gilroy, S, Vivanco, J.M

“…The rhizosphere encompasses the millimeters of soil surrounding a plant root where complex biological and ecological processes occur. This review describes…”
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MicroRNAs and Their Regulatory Roles in Plants by Jones-Rhoades, M.W, Bartel, D.P, Bartel, B

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, endogenous RNAs that regulate gene expression in plants and animals. In plants, these approximately 21-nucleotide RNAs are…”
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Sugar Sensing and Signaling in Plants: Conserved and Novel Mechanisms by Rolland, F, Baena-Gonzalez, E, Sheen, J

“…Sugars not only fuel cellular carbon and energy metabolism but also play pivotal roles as signaling molecules. The experimental amenability of yeast as a…”
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Trehalose Metabolism and Signaling by Paul, M.J, Primavesi, L.F, Jhurreea, D, Zhang, Y

“…Trehalose metabolism and signaling is an area of emerging significance. In less than a decade our views on the importance of trehalose metabolism and its role…”
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Structure and Expression Profile of the Phosphate Pht1 Transporter Gene Family in Mycorrhizal Populus trichocarpa by LOTH-PEREDA, Verónica, ORSINI, Elena, MARTIN, Francis, COURTLY, Pierre-Emmanuel, LOTA, Frederic, KOHLER, Annegret, DISS, Loic, BLAUDEZ, Damien, CHALOT, Michel, NEHLS, Uwe, BUCHER, Marcel

“…Gene networks involved in inorganic phosphate (Pi) acquisition and homeostasis in woody perennial species able to form mycorrhizal symbioses are poorly known…”
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Genetic and Epigenetic Mechanisms for Gene Expression and Phenotypic Variation in Plant Polyploids by Chen, Z.J

“…Polyploidy, or whole-genome duplication (WGD), is an important genomic feature for all eukaryotes, especially many plants and some animals. The common…”
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Seed Storage Oil Mobilization by Graham, I.A

“…Storage oil mobilization starts with the onset of seed germination. Oil bodies packed with triacylglycerol (TAG) exist in close proximity with glyoxysomes, the…”
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Plastid evolution by Gould, Sven B, Waller, Ross F, McFadden, Geoffrey I

“…The ancestors of modern cyanobacteria invented O(2)-generating photosynthesis some 3.6 billion years ago. The conversion of water and CO(2) into energy-rich…”
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Phototropin Blue-Light Receptors by Christie, J.M

“…Phototropins are blue-light receptors controlling a range of responses that serve to optimize the photosynthetic efficiency of plants. These include…”
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