Auxin has always been at the forefront of research in plant physiology and development.
Since the earliest contemplations by Julius von Sachs and Charles Darwin, more than a …

Biological membranes play a crucial role in actively hosting, modulating and coordinating a
wide range of molecular events essential for cellular function. Membranes are organized …

Polarity is an integral microenvironment parameter, which is crucial for establishing and
reflecting a large number of sophisticated physiological functions and pathological effects …

During growth and morphogenesis, plant cells respond to mechanical stresses resulting
from spatiotemporal changes in the cell wall that bear high internal turgor pressure …

Cells maintain a constant dialog between the extracellular matrix and their plasma
membrane to fine tune signal transduction processes. We found that the receptor kinase …

Most organisms adjust their development according to the environmental conditions. For the
majority, this implies the sensing of alterations to cell walls caused by different cues. Despite …

The phytohormone auxin is the major growth regulator governing tropic responses including
gravitropism. Auxin build-up at the lower side of stimulated shoots promotes cell expansion …

As the outermost layer of plants, the epidermis serves as a critical interface between plants
and the environment. During leaf development, the differentiation of specialized epidermal …

The phytohormone auxin plays a central role in sha** plant growth and development. With
decades of genetic and biochemical studies, numerous core molecular components and …

All plant cells are encased in primary cell walls that determine plant morphology, but also
protect the cells against the environment. Certain cells also produce a secondary wall that …