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Actin cytoskeleton and light-receptor gene interplay mediates root/seedling response

The interaction between actin cytoskeleton genes and specific light wavelengths or light-receptor gene activity drives changes in Arabidopsis root morphology and seedling growth patterns under microgravity and spaceflight conditions.

Confidence
70%
partialactive

Evidence

Inline reference: Nakashima J, Liao F, Sparks JA, Tang Y, Blancaflor EB. 2014. The actin cytoskeleton is a suppressor of the endogenous skewing behaviour of Arabidopsis primary roots in microgravity.

Nakashima J et al. (2014). The actin cytoskeleton is a suppressor of the endogenous skewing behaviour of Arabidopsis primary roots in microgravity doi:10.1111/plb.12062