Force-sensing PIEZO proteins are at work in plants, too
Proteins that enable the sense of touch in humans have an evolutionary cousin that helps plants grow their root systems
Published 2021-05-14 · Original archive entry · Explore research explainers
LA JOLLA, CA--A family of proteins that sense mechanical force--and enable our sense of touch and many other important bodily functions--also are essential for proper root growth in some plants, according to a study led by scientists at Scripps Research and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).
The discovery, published in the END
The discovery, published in the END