Université de Fribourg

Auxin transport during root gravitropism: transporters and techniques

Geisler, Markus ; Wang, Bangjun ; Zhu, Jinsheng

In: Plant Biology, 2014, vol. 16, no. S1, p. 50-57

Root gravitropism is a complex, plant-specific process allowing roots to grow downward into the soil. Polar auxin transport and redistribution are essential for root gravitropism. Here we summarise our current understanding of underlying molecular mechanisms and involved transporters that establish, maintain and redirect intercellular auxin gradients as the driving force for root gravitropism. We...