Polarization of PIN3-dependent auxin transport for hypocotyl gravitropic response in Arabidopsis thaliana
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| Year of publication | 2011 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | The Plant Journal |
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| Citation | |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-313X.2011.04636.x |
| Field | Genetics and molecular biology |
| Keywords | hypocotyl gravitropism; auxin transport; PIN polarity; PINOID kinase; GNOM ARF GEF |
| Description | Here we provide insights into the mechanism for hypocotyl gravitropic growth. Our data suggest that gravity-induced PIN3 polarization diverts the auxin flow to mediate the asymmetric distribution of auxin for gravitropic shoot bending. |
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