Arabidopsis thaliana responds to nitrogen deficiency by forming longer root hairs (IMAGE)

Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research

Arabidopsis thaliana responds to nitrogen deficiency by forming longer root hairs

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The model plant Arabidopsis thaliana responds to nitrogen deficiency by forming longer root hairs. At the core of this multi-stage process is the synthesis, transport and signaling of the plant hormone auxin.

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IPK Leibniz Institute

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