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Collet Hairs Are Critical for Anchoring and Survival of Arabidopsis thaliana Seedlings During Early Development.
Physiologia plantarum - 1 Jan 2026
Lim Jaebeom, Jeon Hyeong Bin, Kim Donghyun, Song Sang-Kee, Yi Hankuil
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Rapid and successful establishment of seedlings, beginning with the penetration of the emerging radicle into the soil, is essential for survival. In roots, root hairs increase the surface area for the absorption of water and solutes while providing the mechanical anchorage necessary for deeper soil penetration during elongation. However, the role of collet hairs, which are morphologically similar to root hairs...
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