Division plane control in plants: new players in the band

Müller S, Wright AJ, Smith LG (2009)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2009

Journal

Trends in Cell Biology Elsevier (Cell Press)

Book Volume: 19

Pages Range: 180-188

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcb.2009.02.002

Abstract

Unique mechanisms are used to orient cell division planes in plants. A cortical ring of cytoskeletal filaments called the preprophase band (PPB) predicts the future division plane during G2 and is disassembled as the mitotic spindle forms, leaving behind a 'cortical division site' (CDS) that guides the placement of the new cell wall (cell plate) during cytokinesis. The molecular features of the CDS have remained elusive for decades. Recently, a few proteins have at last been identified that are specifically localized to or excluded from the CDS and that participate in the orientation, attachment or maturation of cell plates. Recent progress has also been made in identifying proteins needed for PPB formation and thus for division plane establishment. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Authors with CRIS profile

Sabine Müller

Involved external institutions

Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen DE Germany (DE) University of California, San Diego US United States (USA) (US)

How to cite

APA:

Müller, S., Wright, A.J., & Smith, L.G. (2009). Division plane control in plants: new players in the band. Trends in Cell Biology, 19(4), 180-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcb.2009.02.002

MLA:

Müller, Sabine, Amanda J. Wright, and Laurie G. Smith. "Division plane control in plants: new players in the band." Trends in Cell Biology 19.4 (2009): 180-188.

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