Plant Morphogenesis: A Role for Mechanical Signals

Jacques Dumais

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2009.01.013

Plant Morphogenesis: A Role for Mechanical Signals

Jacques Dumais

Faculty of Engineering and Science

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Abstract

The current paradigm for plant morphogenesis dictates that cortical microtubules serve as a template for the assembly of the cellulosic wall which, in turn, controls cell expansion. A new study provides direct evidence that tissue-level tension can serve as a mechanical signal to align cortical microtubules, thus establishing a critical feedback mechanism for the morphogenetic process.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	R207-R208
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	19
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2009.01.013
State	Published - 10 Mar 2009

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