Nature

Root hair lifespan is antagonistically controlled by autophagy and programmed cell death

Root hairs are tubular tip-growing extensions of root epidermal cells that enhance root surface area for water and nutrient acquisition. While the mechanisms governing root hair fate, polarity and tip ...
Nature

Root hair developmental regulators orchestrate drought triggered microbiome changes and the interaction with beneficial Rhizobiaceae

Plant roots are surrounded by highly diverse soil microbial communities, and their coevolution is crucial for plant fitness and the function of rhizosphere ecosystems 1,2,3,4. Different plant ecotypes ...