Plant BiologybioRxiv
Jasmonate biosynthesis arising from altered cell walls is prompted by turgor-driven mechanical compression and guides root hydrotropism
S. Mielke, M. Zimmer, M. K. Meena…·D. Gasperini
The paper shows that mechanical compression from enlarged cortex cells increases JA-Ile biosynthesis, which directs root hydrotropism.
DOI 10.1126/sciadv.abf0356