Abiotic stresses increasingly threaten existing ecological and agricultural systems across the
globe. Plant roots perceive these stresses in the soil and adapt their architecture …

Outer protective barriers of animals use a variety of bio‐polymers, based on either proteins
(eg collagens), or modified sugars (eg chitin). Plants, however, have come up with a …

The formation of Casparian strips (CS) and the deposition of suberin at the endodermis of
plant roots are thought to limit the apoplastic transport of water and ions. We investigated the …

Suberin is a cell-wall-associated hetero-polymer deposited in specific plant tissues. The
precise role of its composition and lamellae structure in protecting plants against abiotic …

The increasing application of carbon nanomaterials has resulted in their inevitable release
into the environment. Their toxic effects on plant roots require careful investigation. In the …

The development of secondary vascular tissue enhances the transport capacity and
mechanical strength of plant bodies, while contributing a huge proportion of the world's …

Summary Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is one of the important staple foods in Sub‐
Saharan Africa. It produces starchy storage roots that provide food and income for several …

Roots are the first plant organ to encounter, sense, and respond to soil salinity. Like for many
moderately salt tolerant species, roots of olive (Olea eurpaea) trees are the principal players …

Plants deposit hydrophobic polymers, such as lignin or suberin, in their root cell walls to
protect inner tissues and facilitate selective uptake of solutes. Insights into how individual …

Cassava storage roots are among the most important root crops worldwide, and represent
one of the most consumed staple foods in sub-Saharan Africa. The vegetatively propagated …