Factor·nasa
Secondary cell wall hemicellulose and lignin reinforcement
Processes involving increased incorporation of hemicellulose and lignin to strengthen plant secondary cell walls, particularly in roots.
Confidence
70%
active
Source
J. Nakashima et al. (2023). npj Microgravity
Evidence
“Reference for Arabidopsis transcriptional responses and gene expression changes during spaceflight, with emphasis on root hair development.”
Kwon T et al. (2015). Transcriptional response of Arabidopsis seedlings during spaceflight reveals peroxidase and cell wall remodeling genes associated with root hair development doi:10.3732/ajb.1400458 ↗