Understanding the changes affecting the plant cell wall is a key element in addressing its
functional role in plant growth and in the response to stress. Pectins, which are the main …

Pectin methylesterase (PME) catalyses the demethoxylation of pectin, a major plant cell wall
polysaccharide. Through modification of the number and distribution of methyl-esters on the …

Cellular elongation requires the defined coordination of intra‐and extracellular processes,
but the underlying mechanisms are largely unknown. The vacuole is the biggest plant …

Cell wall biosynthesis is a complex biological process in plants. In the rapidly growing cells
or in the plants that encounter a variety of environmental stresses, the compositions and the …

Brassinosteroid (BR) signaling is required for normal plant growth as shown by the dwarf
phenotype of loss-of-function BR biosynthetic or perception mutants. Despite a detailed …

Salt stress is a major environmental factor limiting plant growth and productivity. We recently
discovered an important new salt tolerance pathway, where the cell wall leucine-rich repeat …

Most organisms adjust their development according to the environmental conditions. For the
majority, this implies the sensing of alterations to cell walls caused by different cues. Despite …

An angiosperm seed is formed by the embryo and endosperm, which are direct products of
fertilization, and by the maternal seed coat. These tissues communicate with each other to …

Owing to its detrimental effect on plant growth, salinity is an increasing worldwide problem
for agriculture. To understand the molecular mechanisms activated in response to salt in …

Under stress, isolated microspores are reprogrammed in vitro towards embryogenesis,
producing doubled haploid plants that are useful biotechnological tools in plant breeding as …