Osmosis is a universal phenomenon occurring in a broad variety of processes and fields. It
is the archetype of entropic forces, both trivial in its fundamental expression–the van't Hoff …

Partially and fully completed plant genome sequencing projects in both lower and higher
plants allow drawing a comprehensive picture of the molecular and structural diversities of …

Since the first recordings of single potassium channel activities in the plasma membrane of
guard cells more than 25 years ago, patch-clamp studies discovered a variety of ion …

S-type anion channels are direct targets of abscisic acid (ABA) signaling and contribute to
chloride and nitrate release from guard cells, which in turn initiates stomatal closure. SLAC1 …

Nonselective cation channels (NSCCs) catalyse passive fluxes of cations through plant
membranes. NSCCs do not, or only to a small extent, select between monovalent cations …

Nitrogen (N) is the most important, essential nutrient for all living organisms on earth; it is
present in a number of complex organic molecules and plays extremely important roles in …

A membrane polypeptide involved in K+ transport in a higher plant was cloned by
complementation of a yeast mutant defective in K+ uptake with a complementary DNA library …

Soil salinity affects vast areas of land globally, with a particularly high impact in some
agricultural intensively used soils due to irrigation practice. A diverse range of plants is able …

The opening of stomata, which is driven by the accumulation of K+ salt in guard cells, is
induced by blue light (BL). The BL activates the H+ pump; however, the mechanism by …

A number of studies show that environmental stress conditions such as drought, high salt,
and air pollutants increase polyamine levels in plant cells. However, little is understood …