Progress in the Functional Studies of Plant MAP65 Proteins: Multidimensional Regulation from Cell Division to Morphogenesis.

Plant MAP65 proteins are key regulators of microtubule organization, cell division, and organ morphogenesis, with evidence showing they coordinate cell division orientation and fruit development.

• Why it matters: Understanding MAP65 functions is crucial because they influence fundamental processes in plant growth and development, and their interactions with pathogens suggest roles in plant defense.
• What they did: The review summarizes structural features, localization, mechanisms, and regulatory networks of MAP65 proteins across species, highlighting their diverse roles and interactions with other proteins.
• The result: Insights into MAP65 functions and regulation may enable advances in crop improvement and deepen understanding of plant cytoskeletal regulation and pathogen interactions.