Investigating cell division mechanisms in the accommodation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

Abstract

Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis involves the intracellular accommodation of both linear and highly branched fungal hyphae within a new-built interface compartment, deriving from an extensive exocytotic event. Our recent studies are shedding light on the possible involvement of cell cycle and cell division related processes in such pre-penetration responses of the host cells.