Endosperm-Embryo Communications: Recent Advances and Perspectives

Overview

Journal Plants (Basel)

Date 2021 Nov 27

PMID 34834874

Citations 5

Authors

Jingpu Song

Xin Xie

Yuhai Cui

Jitao Zou

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Abstract

Seed maturation depends on well-coordinated communications between the processes of endosperm and embryo development. The endosperm is considered to be destined to support embryo development and the timing of endosperm cellularization is critical for embryo growth. Recent findings suggest that the endosperm development and the onset of embryo maturation are two independent processes during seed development. Meanwhile, it is lately reported that several mobile regulators originating from the endosperm are needed to ensure proper embryo growth and seed maturation. In this opinion article, we highlight processes on how endosperm communicates with embryo during seed development and discuss some intriguing questions in light of the latest advancements.

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