How plants grow new lateral roots: New method uses 3D live imaging

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 03:42 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have used 3D live imaging to observe the formation process of lateral roots in plants, and clarified part of the mechanism that creates new meristematic tissue. If the root formation mechanism in plants is revealed further, this could potentially be used to control plant growth by artificially altering root system architecture.

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