Stomatal development and movement: the roles of MAPK signaling.
Stomata are epidermal pores on plant surface used for gas exchange with the atmosphere. Stomatal development and movement are regulated by environmental and internal signals. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascades are universal transducers of extracellular signals among all eukaryotes. In plant, MAPK cascades regulate diverse cellular processes occurring during the whole ontogenetic plant life and ranging from normal cell proliferation to stress-inducing plant-to-environment interactions. Recent reports reveal that MAPK signaling is involved in both stomatal development and movement. This mini-review summarizes the roles of MAPK signaling in stomatal development and movement. How MAPK specificity is maintained in stomatal development and movement is also discussed.
Liu
Yu-Kun
YK
State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China.
Liu
Yu-Bo
YB
Zhang
Mao-Ying
MY
Li
De-Quan
DQ
D020935:MAP Kinase Signaling System; D020928:Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases / Q000378:metabolism*; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D054046:Plant Stomata / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000378:metabolism; D013379:Substrate Specificity
D020928:Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases