Hidden aging: the secret role of root senescence.

Trends Plant Sci

Molecular Plant Nutrition, Leibniz-Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben, Germany. Electronic address:

Published: March 2025

Root age-dependent processes have remained poorly understood. Here, we define root age-related terms in their eco-/physiological context, provide a synthesis of read-outs and traits characterizing root senescence in different root types, and follow their modulation in the light of metabolic, hormonal, and genetic control. Evidence for an endogenously regulated senescence program in roots includes changes in root anatomy, metabolism, and color, decrease in root activity, increasing levels of stress-related hormones, and increasing expression of certain transcription factors (TFs) or genes involved in oxidative stress defense. Uncovering the genetic regulation of the developmental program steering root senescence is of great importance to establish a balanced view on whole-plant aging and improve resource efficiency in crops.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2025.02.004DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

root senescence
12
root
8
senescence root
8
hidden aging
4
aging secret
4
secret role
4
role root
4
senescence
4
root age-dependent
4
age-dependent processes
4

Similar Publications

Hidden aging: the secret role of root senescence.

Trends Plant Sci

March 2025

Molecular Plant Nutrition, Leibniz-Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben, Germany. Electronic address:

Root age-dependent processes have remained poorly understood. Here, we define root age-related terms in their eco-/physiological context, provide a synthesis of read-outs and traits characterizing root senescence in different root types, and follow their modulation in the light of metabolic, hormonal, and genetic control. Evidence for an endogenously regulated senescence program in roots includes changes in root anatomy, metabolism, and color, decrease in root activity, increasing levels of stress-related hormones, and increasing expression of certain transcription factors (TFs) or genes involved in oxidative stress defense.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Plants host diverse microbial communities essential for nutrient acquisition, growth, and responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Despite their importance, the variation and stability of these communities during forest succession remain poorly understood. This study investigated the microbial communities in forests at different stand ages (12, 22, 30, and 40 years).

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: The rapid advancement of technology has made mobile health (mHealth) a promising tool to mitigate health problems, particularly among older adults. Despite the numerous benefits of mHealth, assessing individual acceptance is required to address the specific needs of older people and promote their intention to use mHealth.

Objective: This study aims to adapt and validate the senior technology acceptance model (STAM) questionnaire for assessing mHealth acceptance in the Thai context.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The concept of aging has evolved from being primarily attributed to genetic factors to recognizing the critical role of epigenetic mechanisms. Recent advancements, such as epigenetic clocks, have provided tools to assess biological age and offer insights into aging processes at the molecular level. In aesthetic dermatology, understanding these processes allows for more personalized, effective interventions targeting the root causes of skin aging.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The Live Well Allegheny-Lifting Wellness for African Americans (LWA2) Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Initiative was created to address racial health disparities in chronic disease, as well as structural determinants and systems of oppression at their root, among the Black community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (PA). LWA-REACH implemented active transportation projects focused on predominantly Black neighborhoods. In doing so, LWA-REACH enabled-for Allegheny County-a first-of-its-kind connection between two county departments-economic development and the health department-and Black priority communities in the Monongahela River Valley and the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!