Abstract

The adaptation of plants to their ever-changing environment denotes a remarkable plasticity of growth that generates organs throughout their life cycle, by the activation of a group of pluripotent cells known as shoot apical meristem and root apical meristem. The reactivation of cellular proliferation in both meristems by means of TOR, Target OfRapamycin, depends on specific signals such as glucose and light. TOR showed a significant influence in plant growth, development and nutrient assimilation as well as in microorganism interactions such as infection resistance, plant differentiation and root node symbiosis. This review highlights the pathways and effects of TOR in the sensing of environmental signals throughout the maturing of different plant species.

Keywords

target of rapamycin, plant development, plant-microorganism interactions