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Jul 2026
Plant cells at the organ surface use mechanical cues to activate a specific growth-control program.
It is proposed that epidermal cells at the organ surface have unique requirements for growth control due to high mechanical tension, while covered epidermal cells are mechanically shielded by the root cap, thereby allowing roots to maintain directional growth at the organ surface.
Zoe Nemec-Venza, A. Kiss, N. German et al.
· Current Biology · 1 citation