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Conserved gene family coordinates branch and root orientation via gravity and auxin pathways

This reasoning chain explains how TAC1 and LAZY1 orthologs control shoot and branch orientation, and DRO1 impacts root system architecture across diverse plant species, through conserved gene family functions mediating gravity sensing and auxin gradient regulation.

Confidence
80%
◑partialactivecomplexity: mid

Reasoning Steps (1)

Conserved roles in gravity sensing and auxin modulationStep 1

Source

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Connections (5)

PpeTAC1 promotes horizontal branch growth in peachAssociation
AtLAZY1 required for inflorescence gravitropismAssociation
Maize LAZY1 regulates auxin transport and branchingAssociation
DRO1 influences root system architectureAssociation
LAZY genes mediate gravity effects on auxin and architectureAssociation