Keynote lecture: ARE RALF PEPTIDES SENSORS FOR PECTIN CHARGE ?

Key Points

• Ralf peptides likely function as sensors for pectin charge, impacting plant signaling pathways.
• Emerging evidence shows that charge variations in pectin can influence cellular responses, crucial for growth.
• Observations suggest that molecular recognition between ralf peptides and pectin occurs at a cellular level.
• Understanding this mechanism may enhance knowledge of plant development and responses to environmental stress.