Plant cells are encapsulated by a semi-rigid cell wall and is important for cell growth and stress responses. I have identified a novel role for STRUBBELIG, a cell surface receptor previously known to control organ development in Arabidopsis, in the cell’s response to reduced amounts of cellulose, a main component of the cell wall. Interestingly, cell wall damage eventually inhibits the developmental activity of STRUBBELIG, thereby possibly maximizing the plant’s chance for survival by attaining a proper balance between growth and stress responses.
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Plant cells are encapsulated by a semi-rigid cell wall and is important for cell growth and stress responses. I have identified a novel role for STRUBBELIG, a cell surface receptor previously known to control organ development in Arabidopsis, in the cell’s response to reduced amounts of cellulose, a main component of the cell wall. Interestingly, cell wall damage eventually inhibits the developmental activity of STRUBBELIG, thereby possibly maximizing the plant’s chance for survival by attaining...
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