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The GAPLESS-OsCASP complex mediates Casparian strip formation for proper localization and abundance of endodermal proteins in rice.
Science advances - 27 Mar 2026
Zhang Baolei, Sun Xiaoqian, Meng Chunmei, Zheng Huawei, Liu Jinge, Liu Ruiting, Tan Tianyi, Xin Boning, Chen Xingxiang, Xia Jixing
Abstract excerpt
Casparian strip (CS) seals the extracellular space between neighboring endodermal cells and helps plants maintain nutrient homeostasis. However, little is known about CS formation and function in rice. Here, we demonstrate that GAPLESS1/2/3, along with OsCASP1/2/3/5, redundantly regulate endodermal CS formation by forming an interdependent complex in rice. Triple knockout of GAPLESSs or quadruple knockout of...
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