Not just another brick in the (plant cell) wall

Friday, June 17, 2011 - 09:00 in Biology & Nature

(PhysOrg.com) -- In a new study revealing key steps for controlling plant growth, researchers have shown how the assembly of components of the plant cell wall regulates growth of root hairs. Root hairs are important structures that allow plants to absorb essential nutrients and water from the soil. The research will assist in contributing to the sustainability of Australia’s plant -based industries such as, agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

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