A dual role of strigolactones in phosphate acquisition and utilization in plants

Int J Mol Sci. 2013 Apr 9;14(4):7681-701. doi: 10.3390/ijms14047681.

Abstract

Phosphorus, acquired in the form of phosphate (Pi), is one of the primary macronutrients for plants but is least available in the soil. Pi deficiency is a major factor limiting plant growth, development and reproduction. Plants have developed a complex signaling network to respond to Pi deficiency. The recent discovery of strigolactones, a new class of plant hormones, has led to an emerging signaling module illustrating the integrated control of Pi acquisition, plant-microbe symbiotic interactions and plant architecture. This review article focuses on the recent findings of plant responses and roles of strigolactones to Pi deficiency.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Lactones / metabolism*
  • Phosphates / metabolism*
  • Plant Growth Regulators / metabolism*
  • Plant Roots / metabolism
  • Plant Roots / microbiology
  • Plants / metabolism*
  • Reproduction / physiology
  • Symbiosis / physiology

Substances

  • Lactones
  • Phosphates
  • Plant Growth Regulators