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Review article - Peer-reviewed, 2019

FORCE-ing the shape

Grones, Peter; Raggi, Sara; Robert, Stephanie

Abstract

The plant cell wall is a dynamic structure that mediates cell and organ morphogenesis and provides structural support to the whole plant body. The primary load bearing components of the cell wall are a cellulose-xyloglucan network embedded in a pectin matrix. Plant morphogenesis is regulated by a constant adjustment of the chemical structure and thus mechanical properties of the cell wall components. These modifications are modulated by a variety of different remodeling agents that precisely control cell wall mechanical properties. Here, we briefly review the major recent updates on cell wall mechanics during growth and development.

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Current Opinion in Plant Biology
2019, Volume: 52, pages: 1-6
Publisher: CURRENT BIOLOGY LTD