Median section of a corn root showing the expression of the SHR gene (IMAGE)

New York University

Median section of a corn root showing the expression of the SHR gene

Caption

Median section of a corn root showing the expression of the SHR gene in its unusual "jumping off" point in the middle layer of cells called the endodermis. From this point, SHR communicates with outer layers to generate multiple layers of cortex, which have known roles in symbiosis and drought and flooding stress.

Credit

Carlos Ortiz-Ramírez

Usage Restrictions

Use with caption and credit

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.