Root Apex Transition Zone as Oscillatory Zone

Root apex of higher plants shows very high sensitivity to environmental stimuli. The root cap acts as the most prominent plant sensory organ; sensing diverse physical parameters such as gravity, light, humidity, oxygen and critical inorganic nutrients. However, the motoric responses to these stimuli...

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Main Authors: Frantisek Baluska, Stefano Mancuso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2013.00354/full