Probing the roles of LRR RLK genes in Arabidopsis thaliana roots using a custom T-DNA insertion set

Colette A. ten Hove, Zoltán Bochdanovits, Vera M.A. Jansweijer, Fenne G. Koning, Lidija Berke, Gabino F. Sanchez-Perez, Ben Scheres, Renze Heidstra*

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Abstract

Leucine-rich repeat receptor-like protein kinases (LRR RLKs) represent the largest group of Arabidopsis RLKs with approximately 235 members. A minority of these LRR RLKs have been assigned to diverse roles in development, pathogen resistance and hormone perception. Using a reverse genetics approach, a collection of homozygous T-DNA insertion lines for 69 root expressed LRR RLK genes was screened for root developmental defects and altered response after exposure to environmental, hormonal/chemical and abiotic stress. The obtained data demonstrate that LRR RLKs play a role in a wide variety of signal transduction pathways related to hormone and abiotic stress responses. The described collection of T-DNA insertion mutants provides a valuable tool for future research into the function of LRR RLK genes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-83
Number of pages15
JournalPlant Molecular Biology
Volume76
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Arabidopsis
  • Development
  • Hormone
  • LRR RLK
  • Root
  • stress

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