Cell and molecular biology of plants / Katja Meyer, Tino Koester [et al.]. -- New York : Magnum Publishing, c2016 .—(58.823/M612)

Contents

Glossary of Selected Terms  xi

List of Abbreviations  xiii

List of Contributors  xv

Preface    xix

Chapter 1   Pre-Mrna Splicing in Plants: In Vivo Functions of RNA-Binding Proteins Implicated in the Splicing Process

Abstract  1

1.  Introduction  1

2.  Proteins Involved In Pre-Mrna Splicing in Arabidopsis Thaliana  3

3.  Factors With a Dual Role in Splicing of Pre-Mrnas and Microrna Precursors  8

4.  Conclusions/Outlook  8

5.  Acknowledgments  8

References  8

Chapter 2   Contribution of Chitinase A's C-Terminal Vacuolar Sorting Determinant to the Study of Soluble Protein Compartmentation  15

Abstract  15

1.  Introduction  15

2.  Chitinase Sorting, A Hidden Path  16

3.  Conclusions  17

4.  Acknowledgments  18

5.  Author Contributions  18

References  18

Chapter 3   Viroid Intercellular Trafficking: RNA Motifs, Cellular Factors and Broad Impacts  21

Abstract  21

1.  Introduction  21

2.  The Pathway of Viroid Intercellular Trafficking  21

3.  Genetic Identification of Viroid Motifs For Intercellular Trafficking  23

4.  Cellular Factors In Viroid Trafficking  24

5.  Future Prospects  25

References  26

Chapter 4   Role of RNA Interference (RNAI) in the Moss Physcomitrella Patens  29

Abstract  29

1.  Introduction  29

2.  Physcomitrella Patens Homologues pf Rnai Pathway Components  34

3.  Physcomitrella Patens and Epigenetic Modification  37

4.  Physcomitrella Patens and Autoregulation of Mirna Biogenesis  38

5.  Physcomitrella Patens and Artificial Mirnas  38

6.  Conclusions and Future Prospects  39

References  39

Chapter 5   UV-Induced Cell Death in Plants  45

Abstract  45

1.  Introduction  45

2.  Perception and Signaling of Uv Light In Plants  46

3.  UV Induced Damage And Cell Death  49

4.  Conclusions  52

5.  Acknowledgments  53

References  53

Chapter 6   Live Cell Imaging During Germination Reveals Dynamic Tubular Structures Derived From Protein Storage Vacuoles Of Barley Aleurone Cells  59

Abstract  59

1.  Introduction  59

2.  Results  60

3.  Discussion  65

4.  Experimental  67

5.  Conclusions  67

6.  Acknowledgments  67

7.  Author Contributions  67

References  67

Chapter 7   The Role of Strigolactones in Nutrient-Stress Responses in Plants  71

Abstract  71

1.  Introduction  71

2.  SIS Biosynthesis And Exudation Under Nutrient Stress Conditions

3.  SIS Regulate The Above-Ground Architecture Of Plants During A Response To Nutrient Stress Conditions  74

4.  SIS Regulate Root Development Under Nutrient Stress Conditions

5.  SIS Regulate the Expression of PSI Genes  76

6.  SIS Secretion in Interactions With Fungi in the Nutrient Stress Response  76

7.  SIS Secretion in Interactions With Bacteria in the Nutrient Stress Response  77

8.  SIS in Responses to Other Stresses  77

9.  Conclusions and Perspectives  78

10.  Acknowledgments  78

References  78

Chapter 8   Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress Response And Its Physiological Roles in Plants  83

Abstract  83

1.  Introduction  83

2.  Protein Folding and Er Quality Control  83

3.  Er Associated Degradation (Erad)  85

4.  Autophagic Degradation  86

5.  Unfolded Protein Response (Upr)  87

6.  Physiological Role Of The Er Stress Response In Plants  91

7.  Conclusions  92

8.  Acknowledgments  92

References  92

Chapter 9   Cell Biology of Molybdenum in Plants and Humans  99

Abstract  99

1.  Introduction  99

2.  Molybdenum Uptake  100

3.  The Molybdenum Cofactor  100

4.  Molybdenum Cofactor Biosynthesis  102

5.  Crosslink of Molybdenum Insertion to Neuroreceptor Anchoring  103

6.  Micro-Compartmentalization of Moco Biosynthesis and Cytoskeleton Binding  104

7.  Storage, Transfer and Insertion of The Molybdenum Cofactor  104

8.  Evolutionary Link Between Molybdenum Cofactor Biosynthesis and Ubiquitin  105

9.  Mo Deficiency in Plants  105

10.  Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency and Therapy In Humans  106

11.  Molybdenum Enzymes  106

12.  Post-Translational Maturation of AO and Xdh  109

13.  Molybdenum Metabolism is Linked to Iron Metabolism  109

14.  Conclusion and Outlook  109

15.  Acknowledgements  109

References  109

Chapter 10    Adaptive Molecular Evolution of Phye in Primulina, a Karst Cave Plant 117

Abstract  117

1.  Introduction  117

2.  Materials and Methods  118

3.  Results  120

4.  Discussion  123

5.  Author Contributions  124

References  124

Chapter 11    Plant and Fungal Diversity in Gut Microbiota as Revealed by Molecular and Culture Investigations  127

Abstract  127

1.  Introduction  127

2.  Results  128

3.  Discussion  131

4.  Conclusions  133

5.  Materials and Methods  133

6.  Author Contributions  134

References  134

Chapter 12    Transcriptome of the Plant Virus Vector Graminella Nigrifrons, and the Molecular Interactions of Maize Fine Streak Rhabdovirustransmission  137

Abstract  137

1.  Introduction  137

2.  Methods  138

3.  Results and Discussion  140

4.  Acknowledgments  144

5.  Author Contributions  144

References  144

Chapter 13    Experimental Measurements and Mathematical Modeling of Cytosolic Ca2+ Signatures Upon Elicitation by Penta-N-Acetylchitopentaose Oligosaccharides in Nicotiana Tabacum Cell Cultures  147

Abstract  147

1.  Introduction  147

2.  Materials and Methods  148

3.  Results and Discussion  150

4.  Acknowledgments  159

References  159

Chapter 14    Cellular Stress Following Water Deprivation in the Model Legumelotus Japonicas  161

Abstract  161

1.  Introduction  161

2.  Results and Discussion  162

3.  Experimental  169

4.  Conclusions  169

Acknowledgments  169

References and Notes  169

Chapter 15    Functional Expression of an Orchid Fragrance Gene in Lactococcus Lactis  173

Abstract  173

1.  Introduction  173

2.  Results and Discussion  174

3   Experimental Section  179

4.  Conclusions  180

5.  Acknowledgments  180

References  180

Chapter 16    Gene Expression: A Review on Methods for The Study of Defense-Related Gene Differential Expression in Plants  183

Abstract  183

1.  Introduction  183

2.  Methodologies  184

3.  Advantages and Limitations  187

References  188

Chapter 17    DOF Transcription Factors In Developing Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) Seeds  193

Abstract  193

1.  Introduction  193

2.  Material and Methods  194

3.  Materials  194

4.  Results  194

5.  Discussion  199

6.  Acknowledgements  201

References  202

Chapter 18    Molecular Basis of Aluminium Toxicity in Plants: A Review  205

Abstract  205

1.  Introduction  205

2.  Aluminium Induced Changes in Physiology and Morphology of Plant

3.  Effect of Aluminium on Shoot  207

4.  Nutritional Imbalance  208

5.  Ros (Reactive Oxygen Species)  208

6.  Mechanism of Aluminium Tolerance In Plants  209

7.  Cultural Practices  209

8.  The Complex Role of Organic Acids In Detoxifying Al3+      209

9.  Carboxylate Transporter  210

10.  Al-Resistant Mechanism Involves Detoxification of Internal AI Through Organic Acids  211

11.  Other At--Tolerance Mechanisms  211

12.  Discussion  211

13.  Conclusion  212

14.  Future Challenges  212

References  212

Citations  221

Index  223