How roots respond to gravity.

M. L. Evans; R. Moore; K. H. Hasenstein

doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1286-112

How roots respond to gravity.

M. L. Evans, R. Moore, K. H. Hasenstein

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Current knowledge about the mechanisms of plant root response to gravity is reviewed. The roles of the columella region and amyloplasts in the root cap are examined. Results of experiments related to gravistimulation in corn roots with and without root caps are explained. The role of auxin, abscisic acid, and calcium also are examined.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	112-119
Number of pages	8
Journal	Scientific American
Volume	255
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican1286-112
State	Published - Dec 1986

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