The formation of adventitious roots : New concepts, new possibilities

• Published in: In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Plant Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 189 - 199
• Main Authors: DE KLERK, G.-J, VAN DER KRIEKEN, W, DE JONG, J. C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford Cambridge University Press 01.06.1999
• Subjects: Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions; Biological and medical sciences; Economic plant physiology; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Growth and development; Morphogenesis, differentiation, rhizogenesis, tuberization. Senescence; Plant growth. Development of the storage organs; Plant physiology and development; Vegetative apparatus, growth and morphogenesis. Senescence; Regulation(control); Vegetals; Auxin; Cell cycle; Ethylene; Rhizogenesis; Development; Phenols; Adventitious root; Review
• ISSN: 1054-5476; 1475-2689
• DOI: 10.1007/s11627-999-0076-z

Considerable progress has recently been made in understanding adventitious root formation using physiological studies. It is recognized that rooting is a process consisting of distinct phases, each with its own requirements. In this review, the successive phases in the rooting process are described and the possible roles of wounding-related compounds, auxin, ethylene and phenolic compounds during these specific phases are discussed. Recent results are assisting the development of advanced rooting treatments. Molecular studies on rooting are underway and will be essential in revealing the mechanisms underlying adventitious root formation.