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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Cell and Molecular Biology of Plastids |
| Editors | Ralph Bock |
| Pages | 409-455 |
| Number of pages | 47 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
| Name | Topics in Current Genetics |
|---|---|
| Volume | 19 |
| ISSN (Print) | 1610-2096 |
| ISSN (electronic) | 1610-6970 |
Abstract
Plastids are organelles that are a unique feature of plant cells. They represent an important metabolic and genetic compartment that is essential for almost all aspects in the life of a plant. Its endosymbiotic origin requires the establishment of novel signalling pathways between the organelle and the nucleus of the host cell. During evolution, therefore, a complex regulatory network evolved that couples development and function of the organelles to that of the cell. Nowadays, the nucleus controls most aspects of plastids by providing proteins essential for plastid processes. This 'anterograde' signalling, however, is complemented by a backward flow of information from the plastid to the nucleus. This 'retrograde' signalling represents a feedback control that reports the functional state of the organelle to the nucleus. This means that extensive communication between the two compartments is established. This helps the plant to perceive and respond properly to varying environmental influences and to developmental signals at the cellular level. The interaction and mutual dependency of anterograde and retrograde signals are discussed with respect to recent observations. Models are presented that provide a unifying view of the different known pathways.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Genetics
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Developmental Biology
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Cell Biology
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Cell and Molecular Biology of Plastids. ed. / Ralph Bock. 2007. p. 409-455 (Topics in Current Genetics; Vol. 19).
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AB - Plastids are organelles that are a unique feature of plant cells. They represent an important metabolic and genetic compartment that is essential for almost all aspects in the life of a plant. Its endosymbiotic origin requires the establishment of novel signalling pathways between the organelle and the nucleus of the host cell. During evolution, therefore, a complex regulatory network evolved that couples development and function of the organelles to that of the cell. Nowadays, the nucleus controls most aspects of plastids by providing proteins essential for plastid processes. This 'anterograde' signalling, however, is complemented by a backward flow of information from the plastid to the nucleus. This 'retrograde' signalling represents a feedback control that reports the functional state of the organelle to the nucleus. This means that extensive communication between the two compartments is established. This helps the plant to perceive and respond properly to varying environmental influences and to developmental signals at the cellular level. The interaction and mutual dependency of anterograde and retrograde signals are discussed with respect to recent observations. Models are presented that provide a unifying view of the different known pathways.
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