The liverwort Marchantia polymorpha operates a depolarization-activated Slowpoke (SLO) K+ channel that recognises pH changes in the environment
F. C. Sussmilch, J. Boehm, G. Gessner, T. Maierhofer, T. D. Mueller, S. H. Heinemann, D. Becker, R. Hedrich
This study identifies and characterizes a depolarization-activated K+ channel in the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha that responds to pH changes, suggesting a role in early plant adaptation to terrestrial environments.
bioRxiv · Jun 1, 2021 · PreprintPlant Biology