How plant cell compartments 'chat' with each other
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 09:00
in Biology & Nature
A team of researchers led by scientists from the University of Bonn has discovered a basis of communication in plant cells: The "MICU" protein controls the calcium ion concentration in the cellular power stations. Using these chemical signatures, the plants regulate, for instance, the formation of organs and react to water stress. The results may be used in the future to optimize agricultural crops. The reputable journal Plant Cell reports on the results in its current issue.