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Nitrate Contra Auxin: Nutriet Sensing by Roots

Authors

BEECKAM Tom FRIML Jiří

Year of publication 2010
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Developmental Cell
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Science

Citation
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2010.05.020
Field Genetics and molecular biology
Keywords Nitrate; Auxin; Roots; Nutrients
Description In a new study published in this issue of Developmental Cell, Krouk et al. reveal a surprising mechanism by which plant root systems adapt their architecture for soil exploitation. The dual transporter NRT1.1 uses both nitrate and the plant hormone auxin as substrates, enabling soil nitrate availability to regulate auxin-driven lateral root development.
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