Research on the Mechanisms of Phytohormone Signaling in Regulating Root Development

Phytohormones are organic compounds produced in trace amounts within plants that regulate their physiological processes. Their physiological effects are highly complex and diverse. They influence processes ranging from cell division, elongation, and differentiation to plant germination and rooting....

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yuru Ma, Ying Zhang, Jiahui Xu, Jiahong Qi, Xigang Liu, Lin Guo, Hao Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/21/3051
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1846173220570398720
author Yuru Ma
Ying Zhang
Jiahui Xu
Jiahong Qi
Xigang Liu
Lin Guo
Hao Zhang
author_facet Yuru Ma
Ying Zhang
Jiahui Xu
Jiahong Qi
Xigang Liu
Lin Guo
Hao Zhang
author_sort Yuru Ma
collection DOAJ
description Phytohormones are organic compounds produced in trace amounts within plants that regulate their physiological processes. Their physiological effects are highly complex and diverse. They influence processes ranging from cell division, elongation, and differentiation to plant germination and rooting. Therefore, phytohormones play a crucial regulatory role in plant growth and development. Recently, various studies have highlighted the role of PHs, such as auxin, cytokinin (CK), and abscisic acid (ABA), and newer classes of PHs, such as brassinosteroid (BR) and peptide hormone, in the plant responses toward environmental stresses. These hormones not only have distinct roles at different stages of plant growth but also interact to promote or inhibit each other, thus effectively regulating plant development. Roots are the primary organs for water and mineral absorption in plants. During seed germination, the radicle breaks through the seed coat and grows downward to form the primary root. This occurs because the root needs to quickly penetrate the soil to absorb water and nutrients, providing essential support for the plant’s subsequent growth. Root development is a highly complex and precisely regulated process influenced by various signals. Changes in root architecture can affect the plant’s ability to absorb nutrients and water, which in turn impacts crop yield. Thus, studying the regulation of root development is of great significance. Numerous studies have reported on the role of phytohormones, particularly auxins, in root regulation. This paper reviews recent studies on the regulation of root development by various phytohormones, both individually and in combination, providing a reference for researchers in this field and offering perspectives on future research directions for improving crop yields.
format Article
id doaj-art-1e74c5adf1b6411a88d0bc11de19a660
institution Kabale University
issn 2223-7747
language English
publishDate 2024-10-01
publisher MDPI AG
record_format Article
series Plants
spelling doaj-art-1e74c5adf1b6411a88d0bc11de19a6602024-11-08T14:39:28ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472024-10-011321305110.3390/plants13213051Research on the Mechanisms of Phytohormone Signaling in Regulating Root DevelopmentYuru Ma0Ying Zhang1Jiahui Xu2Jiahong Qi3Xigang Liu4Lin Guo5Hao Zhang6Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, ChinaInstitute of Biotechnology and Food Science, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050051, ChinaMinistry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, ChinaMinistry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, ChinaMinistry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, ChinaMinistry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, ChinaMinistry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, ChinaPhytohormones are organic compounds produced in trace amounts within plants that regulate their physiological processes. Their physiological effects are highly complex and diverse. They influence processes ranging from cell division, elongation, and differentiation to plant germination and rooting. Therefore, phytohormones play a crucial regulatory role in plant growth and development. Recently, various studies have highlighted the role of PHs, such as auxin, cytokinin (CK), and abscisic acid (ABA), and newer classes of PHs, such as brassinosteroid (BR) and peptide hormone, in the plant responses toward environmental stresses. These hormones not only have distinct roles at different stages of plant growth but also interact to promote or inhibit each other, thus effectively regulating plant development. Roots are the primary organs for water and mineral absorption in plants. During seed germination, the radicle breaks through the seed coat and grows downward to form the primary root. This occurs because the root needs to quickly penetrate the soil to absorb water and nutrients, providing essential support for the plant’s subsequent growth. Root development is a highly complex and precisely regulated process influenced by various signals. Changes in root architecture can affect the plant’s ability to absorb nutrients and water, which in turn impacts crop yield. Thus, studying the regulation of root development is of great significance. Numerous studies have reported on the role of phytohormones, particularly auxins, in root regulation. This paper reviews recent studies on the regulation of root development by various phytohormones, both individually and in combination, providing a reference for researchers in this field and offering perspectives on future research directions for improving crop yields.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/21/3051phytohormonesauxincytokininbrassinosteroidsrootabscisic acid
spellingShingle Yuru Ma
Ying Zhang
Jiahui Xu
Jiahong Qi
Xigang Liu
Lin Guo
Hao Zhang
Research on the Mechanisms of Phytohormone Signaling in Regulating Root Development
Plants
phytohormones
auxin
cytokinin
brassinosteroids
root
abscisic acid
title Research on the Mechanisms of Phytohormone Signaling in Regulating Root Development
title_full Research on the Mechanisms of Phytohormone Signaling in Regulating Root Development
title_fullStr Research on the Mechanisms of Phytohormone Signaling in Regulating Root Development
title_full_unstemmed Research on the Mechanisms of Phytohormone Signaling in Regulating Root Development
title_short Research on the Mechanisms of Phytohormone Signaling in Regulating Root Development
title_sort research on the mechanisms of phytohormone signaling in regulating root development
topic phytohormones
auxin
cytokinin
brassinosteroids
root
abscisic acid
url https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/21/3051
work_keys_str_mv AT yuruma researchonthemechanismsofphytohormonesignalinginregulatingrootdevelopment
AT yingzhang researchonthemechanismsofphytohormonesignalinginregulatingrootdevelopment
AT jiahuixu researchonthemechanismsofphytohormonesignalinginregulatingrootdevelopment
AT jiahongqi researchonthemechanismsofphytohormonesignalinginregulatingrootdevelopment
AT xigangliu researchonthemechanismsofphytohormonesignalinginregulatingrootdevelopment
AT linguo researchonthemechanismsofphytohormonesignalinginregulatingrootdevelopment
AT haozhang researchonthemechanismsofphytohormonesignalinginregulatingrootdevelopment