The root response to gravity: from the macro to the nanoscale

Plants are sessile organisms which adapt to their everchanging environment. The root is buried is the soil and continuously explores its surroundings. Indeed, while growing downwards to anchor the plants in the ground, it has to avoid obstacles and seek for nutrients and water. This seeking mechanis...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Platre, Matthieu Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Académie des sciences 2021-02-01
Series:Comptes Rendus Biologies
Online Access:https://comptes-rendus.academie-sciences.fr/biologies/articles/10.5802/crbiol.23/