Affiliation:
1. Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf D-40225, Germany
2. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, USA
Abstract
Shoot meristems are maintained by pluripotent stem cells that are controlled by CLAVATA-WUSCHEL feedback signaling. This pathway, which coordinates stem cell proliferation with differentiation, was first identified in Arabidopsis, but appears to be conserved in diverse higher plant species. In this Review, we highlight the commonalities and differences between CLAVATA-WUSCHEL pathways in different species, with an emphasis on Arabidopsis, maize, rice and tomato. We focus on stem cell control in shoot meristems, but also briefly discuss the role of these signaling components in root meristems.
Funder
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
National Science Foundation
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Publisher
The Company of Biologists
Subject
Developmental Biology,Molecular Biology
Cited by
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