TY - JOUR AU - Oda, Yoshihisa AU - Fukuda, Hiroo PY - 2013 M3 - Mini Review TI - The dynamic interplay of plasma membrane domains and cortical microtubules in secondary cell wall patterning JO - Frontiers in Plant Science UR - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2013.00511 VL - 4 SN - 1664-462X N2 - Patterning of the cellulosic cell wall underlies the shape and function of plant cells. The cortical microtubule array plays a central role in the regulation of cell wall patterns. However, the regulatory mechanisms by which secondary cell wall patterns are established through cortical microtubules remain to be fully determined. Our recent study in xylem vessel cells revealed that a mutual inhibitory interaction between cortical microtubules and distinct plasma membrane domains leads to distinctive patterning in secondary cell walls. Our research revealed that the recycling of active and inactive ROP proteins by a specific GAP and GEF pair establishes distinct de novo plasma membrane domains. Active ROP recruits a plant-specific microtubule-associated protein, MIDD1, which mediates the mutual interaction between cortical microtubules and plasma membrane domains. In this mini review, we summarize recent research regarding secondary wall patterning, with a focus on the emerging interplay between plasma membrane domains and cortical microtubules through MIDD1 and ROP. ER -