Sweet Modifications Modulate Plant Development

Biomolecules

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Tibo De Coninck¹  ElsJ. M. Van Damme¹  Koen Gistelinck¹  HenryC. Janse van Rensburg²  Wim Van den Ende² 

[1] Laboratory of Glycobiology & Biochemistry, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium;

[2] Laboratory of Molecular Plant Biology, Department of Biology, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 31, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium;

关键词: glycosylation;    glycoproteins;    glycolipids;    plant development;    signaling;    sugars;   

DOI  :  10.3390/biom11050756

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Plant development represents a continuous process in which the plant undergoes morphological, (epi)genetic and metabolic changes. Starting from pollination, seed maturation and germination, the plant continues to grow and develops specialized organs to survive, thrive and generate offspring. The development of plants and the interplay with its environment are highly linked to glycosylation of proteins and lipids as well as metabolism and signaling of sugars. Although the involvement of these protein modifications and sugars is well-studied, there is still a long road ahead to profoundly comprehend their nature, significance, importance for plant development and the interplay with stress responses. This review, approached from the plants’ perspective, aims to focus on some key findings highlighting the importance of glycosylation and sugar signaling for plant development.

【 授权许可】

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