Systems approaches to study root architecture dynamics

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Authors

CUESTA C. WABNIK K. FRIMLOVÁ Eva

Year of publication 2013
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Frontiers in Plant Science
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Central European Institute of Technology

Citation
Web http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2013.00537/abstract
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2013.00537
Field Genetics and molecular biology
Keywords root system; lateral root; genetic screening; transcript profiling; genomics studies; systems approach
Description The plant root system is essential for providing anchorage to the soil, supplying minerals and water, and synthesizing metabolites. It is a dynamic organ modulated by external cues such as environmental signals, water and nutrients availability, salinity and others. Lateral roots (LRs) are initiated from the primary root post-embryonically, after which they progress through discrete developmental stages which can be independently controlled, providing a high level of plasticity during root system formation. Within this review, main contributions are presented, from the classical forward genetic screens to the more recent high-throughput approaches, combined with computer model predictions, dissecting how LRs and thereby root system architecture is established and developed.
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