Entries by Ann-Kathrin Rößling

Unveiling vacuole biogenesis: Tubular networks are present in plant meristem cells

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A recent paper by Scheuring and colleagues investigates vacuole biogenesis in meristematic cells of Arabidopsis thaliana, challenging earlier models of vacuole formation. Vacuoles are crucial organelles responsible for various cellular functions, yet their formation has remained puzzling for quite some time. Historically, models have proposed that vacuoles are formed either by contributions from the endoplasmic […]

Review. Chilling out: How plants remodel membranes to survive the cold

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Low temperatures disrupt cellular processes and require metabolic adaptation. Cold-induced lipid remodeling helps maintain membrane permeability and prevents phase separations that can lead to cellular damage. In this review, Shomo, Li and colleagues provide an overview of the mechanisms by which plants remodel their membrane lipids to adapt to low temperatures and cold stress. They […]

Functional insights into the TPLATE complex: A key player in clathrin-mediated endocytosis in plant cells

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Transporting cargo within a cell may seem straightforward, but it is actually an intricate task. At the plasma membrane in plant cells, this complexity is navigated by a process known as clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Central to this process are two key players: adapter protein AP-2 and the TSET/TPLATE complex (TPC). As an evolutionarily ancient structure, the […]

Signaling secrets: FERONIA´s dynamic interplay with interactors at the cell surface

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Named after the Etruscan goddess of fertility, the receptor-like kinase FERONIA (FER) is involved in more than fertility. A recent paper by Liu, Yeh et al. sheds light on the intricate signaling processes taking place on the cell surface in response to environmental signals regulating growth and development of plant cells. From previous studies, we […]