Emerging functions of nodulin-like proteins in non-nodulating plant species Denance, N. /Szurek, Boris Noel, L. D. Amino acid Arabidopsis Nodulin Nutrient Pathogen Rice Sugar Transporter Plant genes whose expression is induced in legumes by Rhizobium bacteria upon nodulation were initially referred to as nodulins. Several of them play a key role in the establishment of symbiosis. Yet, nodulin-like proteins are also found in non-nodulating plant species such as Arabidopsis, rice, maize or poplar. For instance, 132 are predicted in the Arabidopsis thaliana Col-0 genome. Recent studies now highlight the importance of nodulin-like proteins for the transport of nutrients, solutes, amino acids or hormones and for major aspects of plant development. Interestingly, nodulin-like activities at the plant-microbe interface are also important for pathogens to enhance their fitness during host colonization. This work presents a genomic and functional overview of nodulin-like proteins in non-leguminous plant species, with a particular focus on Arabidopsis and rice. 2014 text https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010097310 fdi:010097310 Denance N., Szurek Boris, Noel L. D.. Emerging functions of nodulin-like proteins in non-nodulating plant species. 2014, 55 (3), 469-474 EN