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Touch induces ATP release in Arabidopsis roots that is modulated by the heterotrimeric G-protein complex.
FEBS letters - 6 Aug 2009
Weerasinghe Ravisha R, Swanson Sarah J, Okada Seiko F, Garrett Michele B, Kim Sung-Yong, Stacey Gary, Boucher Richard C, Gilroy Simon, Jones Alan M
Abstract excerpt
Amongst the many stimuli orienting the growth of plant roots, of critical importance are the touch signals generated as roots explore the mechanically complex soil environment. However, the molecular mechanisms behind these sensory events remain poorly defined. We report an impaired obstacle-avoiding response of roots in Arabidopsis lacking a heterotrimeric G-protein. Obstacle avoidance may utilize a...
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