Scientists Uncover How Plant Roots Respond To Physical Forces Such As Gravity, Pressure, Or Touch

Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 09:28 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have identified two proteins responsible for mechanosensitive ion channel activities in plant roots. Scientists have long known that plant cells respond to physical forces. Until now, however, the proteins controlling the ion channel response remained a mystery.

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