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The role of XAL1 in the root cell dynamics underpinning root growth

Morphogenesis depends on the modulation of cell proliferation and differentiation. The reverse genetics approach of García-Cruz et al. reveals that such modulation is dynamically adjusted

botanyone · 9 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Aquaporin function and exogenous application of abscisic acid (ABA) to barley roots

Using an immunochemical approach to reveal the link between changes in abscisic acid (ABA) levels, aquaporin function and changes in root cell hydraulic conductivity (LpCell), Sharipova

botanyone · 8 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Mapping developmental zones at the root apex using the multiple structural change algorithm

In the root apex, cell length is a function of its position within a cell file. Applying a mathematical approach using a multiple structural change (MSC)

botanyone · 7 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Complementary circadian rhythms regulate floral attractiveness and reward in Silene colorata

Most Silene species possess either diurnal or nocturnal pollination syndromes. Prieto-Benítez et al. study a Silene species with mixed floral features to reveal the finely

botanyone · 6 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Anchorage failure is prevented by a rigid central part of the root system

Storms can cause catastrophic damage to European forests. Surmising that anchorage is partly determined by root architecture, Dorval et al. computed the mechanical characteristics of the

botanyone · 6 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Variation in outcrossing and photosynthetic rates in Clarkia reveals independent evolutionary transitions

Adaptive hypotheses to explain the evolution of self-fertilisation in plants are well-characterised, but alternative evolutionary pathways are underexplored. The mating systems and photosynthetic rates

botanyone · 5 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Unravelling the roots of lianas

Woody vines collectively known as lianas are fundamental components of tropical forests but their root structure is largely unexplored. Stems of Sapindaceae display diverse architectures and

botanyone · 5 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

The first plastid genome for the plant parasite family Cytinaceae

Parasitic plants are a noticeable exception to the evolutionary stability of the plastid genome, but only some parasite lineages have been sequenced so far. Roquet et

botanyone · 4 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Soil bacteria can promote or inhibit the formation of root clusters

Root clusters (also known as proteoid or cluster roots) are bunches of hairy rootlets recorded in > 1800 species from nine families so far. The possible

botanyone · 4 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Root hydraulics of drought-tolerant and susceptible rice varieties

Drought-tolerant and drought-susceptible rice (Oryza sativa) varieties have previously been shown to exhibit different trends in root hydraulic traits. Henry et al. carry out

botanyone · 3 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

The effect of hybridisation on root depth distribution of white clover

Although white clover (Trifolium repens) is a major temperate legume, its production is limited by low soil moisture. Using 1m deep sand culture, Nichols et al.

botanyone · 2 Nov 2016

annals-of-botany

Maize root growth responses to penetration of a bilayered soil

Studying the influence of soil strength on root growth dynamics, Popova et al. document the mechanical and tropic responses of primary roots of maize (Zea mays)

botanyone · 1 Nov 2016