Developmental Biology and Induction of Phi Thickenings by Abiotic Stress in Roots of the Brassicaceae

Phi thickenings are specialized bands of secondary wall deposited around radial walls of root cortical cells. These structures have been reported in various species from the Brassicaceae, including Brassica oleracea, where previous reports using hydroponics indicated that they can be induced by expo...

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Main Authors: Maketalena Aleamotu’a, Yu-Ting Tai, David W. McCurdy, David A. Collings
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/7/2/47