Root Development and Endosymbioses: DELLAs Lead the Orchestra

Trends Plant Sci. 2016 Nov;21(11):898-900. doi: 10.1016/j.tplants.2016.08.012. Epub 2016 Sep 22.

Abstract

DELLA proteins, acting as integrators of gibberellin (GA) action, are emerging as key regulators of root system architecture. Recent studies have revealed how they dictate the dynamics of root growth and are required for the establishment of root endosymbioses with rhizobial bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi. Like conductors, DELLAs can thereby harmonize root development depending on soil environments.

Keywords: DELLA proteins; mycorrhiza fungi; nitrogen-fixing nodule; rhizobia bacteria; root growth; symbiosis.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Fabaceae / genetics
  • Fabaceae / metabolism
  • Fabaceae / microbiology
  • Mycorrhizae / physiology
  • Plant Proteins / genetics
  • Plant Proteins / metabolism*
  • Plant Roots / genetics
  • Plant Roots / metabolism*
  • Plant Roots / microbiology*
  • Rhizobium / physiology*
  • Symbiosis / genetics
  • Symbiosis / physiology*

Substances

  • Plant Proteins