Cell wall pectic β-1,4-galactan contributes to increased plant freezing tolerance induced by cold acclimation
D. Takahashi, K. Soga, K. Sasaki, T. Kikuchi, T. Kutsuno, Y. Nishiyama, K. L. Johnson, A. Sampathkumar, A. Bacic, T. Kotake
This study shows that cold acclimation increases β-1,4-galactan in plant cell walls, improving freezing tolerance by altering cell wall mechanical properties.
bioRxiv · May 31, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology