Systems approaches to study root architecture dynamics
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| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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| 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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