Optimal plant development requires root uptake of 14 essential mineral elements from the
soil. Since the bioavailability of these nutrients underlies large variation in space and time …

Root systems can display variable architectures that contribute to survival strategies of
plants. The model plant Arabidopsis thaliana possesses a tap root system, in which the …

High-throughput single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) is becoming a cornerstone of
developmental research, providing unprecedented power in understanding dynamic …

Root system architecture is an important determinant of below-ground resource capture and
hence overall plant fitness. The plant hormone auxin plays a central role in almost every …

Root growth and architecture are markedly influenced by both developmental and
environmental cues. Sugars integrate different stimuli and are essential building blocks and …

Root architecture is a major determinant of plant fitness and is under constant modification in
response to favorable and unfavorable environmental stimuli. Beyond impacts on the …

Plants in dense vegetation compete for resources and detect competitors through reflection
of far-red (FR) light from surrounding plants. This reflection causes a reduced red (R): FR …

Lateral root (LR) emergence represents a highly coordinated process in which the plant
hormone auxin plays a central role. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been proposed to …

The spacing and distribution of lateral roots are critical determinants of plant root system
architecture. In addition to providing anchorage, lateral roots explore the soil to acquire …

Plant hormone auxin regulates several aspects of plant growth and development. Auxin is
predominantly synthesized in the shoot apex and developing leaf primordia and from there it …