Coordinating cell polarity: heading in the right direction?

Abstract

A diverse group of researchers working on both plant and animal systems met at a Company of Biologists workshop to discuss 'Coordinating Cell Polarity'. The meeting included considerable free discussion as well as presentations exploring the ways that groups of cells in these various systems achieve coordinated cell polarity. Here, we discuss commonalities, differences and themes that emerged from these sessions that will serve to inform ongoing studies.

Spatial and temporal regulation of the metabolism of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during the early development of pepper (Capsicum annuum) seedlings

“…Bearing in mind that the final goal of a plant is to reproduce and be perpetuated in time, the early development steps are crucial in establishing the new seedling. In this sense, numerous aspects have been studied from different points of view, such as seed germination, lateral root initiation, cell differentiation, orientation, division, development, architecture of roots and leaves (Ten Tusscher and Scheres, 2011;De Smet et al, 2012;Niu et al, 2013;Axelrod and Bergmann, 2014;Kalve et al, 2014).…”