Identification and characterization of nodulation-signaling pathway 2, a gene of Medicago truncatula involved in Nod actor signaling |
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Authors: | Oldroyd Giles E D Long Sharon R |
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Institution: | Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-5020, USA. |
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Abstract: | Bacterially derived Nod factor is critical in the establishment of the legume/rhizobia symbiosis. Understanding the mechanisms of Nod factor perception and signal transduction in the plant will greatly advance our understanding of this complex interaction. Here, we describe the identification of a new locus, nodulation-signaling pathway 2 (NSP2), of Medicago truncatula that is involved in Nod factor signaling. Mutants at this locus are blocked for Nod factor-induced gene expression and show a reduced root hair deformation response. nsp2 plants also show a complete absence of infection and cortical cell division following Sinorhizobium meliloti inoculation. Nod factor-induced calcium spiking, one of the earliest responses tested, is still functional in these mutant plants. We conclude that the gene NSP2 is a component of the Nod factor signal transduction pathway that lies downstream of the calcium-spiking response. |
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