When the cell wall fights: the role of xyloglucans during arbuscular mycorrhization

Authors

  • Luis Gerardo Sarmiento-López Unidad de Investigación en Ambiente y Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Unidad Regional Los Mochis, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, México. Departamento de Biotecnología Agrícola, Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional, Unidad Sinaloa, Guasave, Sinaloa, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2874-3637
  • Melina López-Meyer Departamento de Biotecnología Agrícola, Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional, Unidad Sinaloa, Guasave, Sinaloa, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9050-5691
  • Mariana Esther Cesario-Solis Unidad de Investigación en Ambiente y Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Unidad Regional Los Mochis, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, México.

Keywords:

Cell wall, arbuscular mycorrhizal, xyloglucans

Abstract

Plants are exposed to diverse environmental stresses that limit growth and development. The plant cell wall, a dynamic and complex structure, serves as a critical protective barrier. Xyloglucans, key polysaccharide components, interact with cellulose to modulate cell wall flexibility and tissue mechanics. Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis enhances nutrient acquisition and can influence interactions with other microorganisms by activating genes involved in cell wall remodeling, thereby increasing pathogen resistance. Understanding the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying these processes is crucial for designing sustainable strategies to enhance crop resilience and productivity under challenging environmental conditions.

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Sarmiento-López, L. G., López-Espinoza, M. Y., Juárez-Verdayes, M. A., & López-Meyer, M. (2023). Genome-wide characterization of the xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolase gene family in Solanum lycopersicum L. and gene expression analysis in response to arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. PeerJ, 11, e15257. DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15257.

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2026-07-01

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Sarmiento-López, L. G., López-Meyer, M., & Cesario-Solis, M. E. (2026). When the cell wall fights: the role of xyloglucans during arbuscular mycorrhization . Revista De divulgación científica IBIO, 8(3), 369. Retrieved from http://revistaibio.com/ojs33/index.php/main/article/view/369

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026)

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