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University of Arizona Plant Pathology
Root Border Cells
Communications Engineers for the Rhizosphere


A plant's ability to thrive, despite what seems to be a sessile lifestyle, depends on the explorations of it root system. This movement through the soil in search of life sustaining elements is guided by a system that senses both where to move to and what to avoid. How does a plant, without a nervous system, do this? This is the story of root border cells.

































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