Abstract
Root hair growth dramatically expands the root surface area, thus facilitating water and nutrient uptake. Until recently, the molecular mechanism underlying root hair growth was unknown. Recent studies have revealed that the transcription factor ROOT HAIR DEFECTIVE 6 LIKE 4 (RSL4) coordinates hormonal, environmental, and developmental factors to trigger polar growth.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 553-555 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Trends in Plant Science |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- Arabidopsis
- cell size
- developmental program
- hormones
- inorganic phosphate
- RHE (root hair element)
- root hairs
- RSL4
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Plant Science