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Knockout of the AtCESA2 gene affects microtubule orientation and causes abnormal cell expansion in Arabidopsis.
Plant physiology - 1 Jan 2007
Chu Zhaoqing, Chen Hao, Zhang Yiyue, Zhang Zhonghui, Zheng Nouyan, Yin Bojiao, Yan Hongyan, Zhu Lei, Zhao Xiangyu, Yuan Ming, Zhang Xiansheng, Xie Qi
Abstract excerpt
Complete cellulose synthesis is required to form functional cell walls and to facilitate proper cell expansion during plant growth. AtCESA2 is a member of the cellulose synthase A family in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) that participates in cell wall formation. By analysis of transgenic seedlings, we demonstrated that AtCESA2 was expressed in all organs, except root hairs. The atcesa2 mutant was devoid of...
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