Abstract
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an intricate and dynamic network of membrane tubules and cisternae. In plant cells, the ER 'web' pervades the cortex and endoplasm and is continuous with adjacent cells as it passes through plasmodesmata. It is therefore the largest membranous organelle in plant cells. It performs essential functions including protein and lipid synthesis, and its morphology and movement are linked to cellular function. An emerging trend is that organelles can no longer be seen as discrete membrane-bound compartments, since they can physically interact and 'communicate' with one another. The ER may form a connecting central role in this process. This review tackles our current understanding and quantification of ER dynamics and how these change under a variety of biotic and developmental cues.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-56 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Protoplasma |
Volume | 254 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2017 |
Keywords
- Biophysical Phenomena
- Cytoskeleton
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Models, Biological
- Plant Development
- Plants
- Journal Article
- Review
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Molecular factors controlling plant organelle movement and positioning
Perico, C. (Author), Sparkes, I. A. (Supervisor), 23 Jan 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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