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The aim is to examine the role of ERECTA family receptor kinases in regulating plant developmental processes and their signaling pathways.

March 21, 2026The Plant JournalOpen Access

ERECTA ‐family receptor kinases: versatile regulators of plant developmental signaling

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This review discusses ERECTA receptor kinases' role in plant development, highlighting their signaling mechanisms and implications for growth.

The aim is to examine the role of ERECTA family receptor kinases in regulating plant developmental processes and their signaling pathways.
Review of genetic characterization in Arabidopsis and other studies on ERECTA family.
Analysis of ligand-receptor interactions, particularly involving EPIDERMAL PATTERNING FACTOR peptides.
Synthesis of signaling mechanisms including autocrine, juxtacrine, and paracrine signaling.
ERECTA family kinases regulate key developmental processes like leaf serration and stomatal development.
Insights into the mechanisms of signaling specificity and ligand perception were revealed.
Emerging functions of ERECTA kinases suggest roles beyond traditional signaling pathways.

Bai et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This review discusses ERECTA receptor kinases' role in plant development, highlighting their signaling mechanisms and implications for growth.