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. 2016 Oct 2;11(10):e1238546.
doi: 10.1080/15592324.2016.1238546.

Asymmetric zygote division: A mystery starting point of embryogenesis

Jing Zhao  1 , Meng-Xiang Sun  1
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Asymmetric zygote division: A mystery starting point of embryogenesis

Jing Zhao et al. Plant Signal Behav. .

Abstract

In angiosperm, asymmetric zygote division is critical for embryogenesis. The molecular mechanism underlying this process has gained a great attention recently. Some players involve in the control of both accurate position and correct orientation of zygote division plane have been found, which provide useful clues for the extensive investigations. It is getting clear that both internal and external factors are involved in this complex regulatory mechanism and the asymmetric zygote division seems with great impact in cell fate determination and embryo pattern formation.

Keywords: Asymmetric cell division; cell fate; embryogenesis; zygote.

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  • This is an addendum to: Zhao J, Xin H, Cao L, Fu Y, Sun M-X. NtDRP is necessary for maintaining accurate zygotic division orientation and differentiation of embryo and suspensor domains in embryo pattern formation. New Phytologist 2016; http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nph.14060.

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