Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2012,
Volume and Issue:
63(9), P. 3429 - 3444
Published: Jan. 2, 2012
The
flavonoid
pathway
produces
a
diverse
array
of
plant
compounds
with
functions
in
UV
protection,
as
antioxidants,
pigments,
auxin
transport
regulators,
defence
against
pathogens
and
during
signalling
symbiosis.
This
review
highlights
some
the
known
function
flavonoids
rhizosphere,
particular
for
interaction
roots
microorganisms.
Depending
on
their
structure,
have
been
shown
to
stimulate
or
inhibit
rhizobial
nod
gene
expression,
cause
chemoattraction
rhizobia
towards
root,
root
pathogens,
mycorrhizal
spore
germination
hyphal
branching,
mediate
allelopathic
interactions
between
plants,
affect
quorum
sensing,
chelate
soil
nutrients.
Therefore,
manipulation
synthesize
specifically
certain
products
has
suggested
an
avenue
improve
root–rhizosphere
interactions.
Possible
strategies
alter
exudation
rhizosphere
are
discussed.
challenges
that
endeavour
include
limited
knowledge
mechanisms
regulate
exudation,
unforeseen
effects
altering
parts
synthesis
fluxes
elsewhere
pathway,
spatial
heterogeneity
along
well
alteration
by
microorganisms
soil.
In
addition,
overlapping
many
stimulators
one
organism
inhibitors
another
suggests
caution
attempts
manipulate
signals.
Annual Review of Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2006,
Volume and Issue:
57(1), P. 233 - 266
Published: Jan. 31, 2006
The
rhizosphere
encompasses
the
millimeters
of
soil
surrounding
a
plant
root
where
complex
biological
and
ecological
processes
occur.
This
review
describes
recent
advances
in
elucidating
role
exudates
interactions
between
roots
other
plants,
microbes,
nematodes
present
rhizosphere.
Evidence
indicating
that
may
take
part
signaling
events
initiate
execution
these
is
also
presented.
Various
positive
negative
plant-plant
plant-microbe
are
highlighted
described
from
molecular
to
ecosystem
scale.
Furthermore,
methodologies
address
under
laboratory
conditions
Journal of Ecology,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
101(2), P. 265 - 276
Published: Feb. 22, 2013
Summary
Plant–soil
feedbacks
is
becoming
an
important
concept
for
explaining
vegetation
dynamics,
the
invasiveness
of
introduced
exotic
species
in
new
habitats
and
how
terrestrial
ecosystems
respond
to
global
land
use
climate
change.
Using
a
conceptual
model,
we
show
critical
alterations
plant–soil
feedback
interactions
can
change
assemblage
plant
communities.
We
highlight
recent
advances,
define
terms
identify
future
challenges
this
area
research
discuss
variations
strengths
directions
explain
succession,
invasion,
response
warming
diversity‐productivity
relationships.
While
there
has
been
rapid
increase
understanding
biological,
chemical
physical
mechanisms
their
interdependencies
underlying
interactions,
further
progress
be
expected
from
applying
experimental
techniques
technologies,
linking
empirical
studies
modelling
field‐based
that
include
on
longer
time
scales
also
long‐term
processes
such
as
litter
decomposition
mineralization.
Significant
made
analysing
consequences
biodiversity‐functioning
relationships,
fitness
selection.
To
integrate
into
ecological
theory,
it
will
determine
where
observed
patterns
may
generalized,
they
influence
evolution.
Synthesis
.
Gaining
greater
improving
our
ability
predict
these
community
composition
productivity
under
variety
conditions.
Future
enable
better
prediction
mitigation
human‐induced
changes,
improve
efforts
restoration
conservation
promote
sustainable
provision
ecosystem
services
rapidly
changing
world.
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2004,
Volume and Issue:
2(8), P. 436 - 443
Published: Oct. 1, 2004
When
introduced
to
new
habitats
by
humans,
some
plant
species
become
much
more
dominant.
This
is
primarily
attributed
escape
from
specialist
consumers.
Release
these
enemies
also
thought
lead
the
evolution
of
increased
competitive
ability,
driven
a
decrease
in
plant's
resource
allocation
consumer
defense
and
an
increase
size
or
fecundity.
Here,
we
discuss
theory
for
invasive
success
–
“novel
weapons
hypothesis”.
We
propose
that
invaders
transform
because
they
possess
novel
biochemical
function
as
unusually
powerful
allelopathic
agents,
mediators
plant–soil
microbial
interactions.
Root
exudates
are
relatively
ineffective
against
their
natural
neighbors
adaptation,
may
be
highly
inhibitory
newly
encountered
plants
invaded
communities.
In
other
words,
provide
them
with
advantage
arise
differences
regional
coevolutionary
trajectories
Furthermore,
selective
possessing
weapon
result
rapid
example,
production
greater
quantities
antimicrobial
root
exudates.
Direct
selection
traits
provides
alternative
“grow
versus
defend”
trade-offs
underpin
ability.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2004,
Volume and Issue:
163(3), P. 459 - 480
Published: Aug. 3, 2004
Summary
The
loss
of
carbon
from
roots
(rhizodeposition)
and
the
consequent
proliferation
microorganisms
in
surrounding
soil,
coupled
with
physical
presence
a
root
processes
associated
nutrient
uptake,
gives
rise
to
unique
zone
soil
called
rhizosphere.
In
this
review,
we
bring
together
evidence
show
that
can
directly
regulate
most
aspects
rhizosphere
C
flow
either
by
regulating
exudation
process
itself
or
recapture
exudates
soil.
Root
have
been
hypothesized
be
involved
enhanced
mobilization
acquisition
many
nutrients
external
detoxification
metals.
With
few
exceptions,
there
is
little
mechanistic
soil‐based
systems
support
these
propositions.
We
conclude
much
more
integrated
work
realistic
required
quantify
functional
significance
field.
need
further
unravel
complexities
order
fully
engage
key
scientific
ideas
such
as
development
sustainable
agricultural
response
ecosystems
climate
change.
Contents
I.
Introduction
460
II.
What
rhizodeposition?
III.
Regulation
rhizodeposition
IV.
How
large
flux?
463
V.
responsive
VI.
microbial
community
exudation?
464
VII.
role
VIII.
Mycorrhizal
fungi
471
IX.
Future
thoughts
474
Acknowledgements
References
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2004,
Volume and Issue:
165(1), P. 9 - 28
Published: Nov. 2, 2004
Proanthocyanidins
are
oligomeric
and
polymeric
end
products
of
the
flavonoid
biosynthetic
pathway.
They
present
in
fruits,
bark,
leaves
seeds
many
plants,
where
they
provide
protection
against
predation.
At
same
time
give
flavor
astringency
to
beverages
such
as
wine,
fruit
juices
teas,
increasingly
recognized
having
beneficial
effects
on
human
health.
The
presence
proanthocyanidins
is
also
a
major
quality
factor
for
forage
crops.
past
2
years
have
seen
important
breakthroughs
our
understanding
biosynthesis
building
blocks
proanthocyanidins,
flavan-3-ols
(+)-catechin
(-)-epicatechin.
However,
virtually
nothing
known
about
ways
which
these
units
assembled
into
corresponding
oligomers
vivo.
Molecular
genetic
approaches
leading
an
regulatory
genes
that
control
proanthocyanidin
biosynthesis,
this
information,
together
with
increased
knowledge
enzymes
specific
pathway,
will
facilitate
engineering
plants
introduction
value-added
nutraceutical
traits.