The root architecture of higher plants is amazingly diverse. In this review, we compare the
lateral root developmental programme in cereals and Arabidopsis thaliana. In cereals, cells …

In Arabidopsis thaliana, lateral roots are formed from root pericycle cells adjacent to the
xylem poles. Lateral root development is regulated antagonistically by the plant hormones …

Background Lateral roots are formed at regular intervals along the main root by recurrent
specification of founder cells. To date, the mechanism by which branching of the root system …

The outer tissues of dicotyledonous plant roots (ie epidermis, cortex, and endodermis) are
clearly organized in distinct concentric layers in contrast to the diarch to polyarch vascular …

Multicellular organisms depend on cell production, cell fate specification, and correct
patterning to shape their adult body. In plants, auxin plays a prominent role in the timely …

The plant root cap, surrounding the very tip of the growing root, perceives and transmits
environmental signals to the inner root tissues. In Arabidopsis thaliana, auxin released by …

During the exploration of the soil by plant roots, uptake of water and nutrients can be greatly
fostered by a regular spacing of lateral roots (LRs). In the Arabidopsis root, a regular …

Lateral root (LR) emergence represents a highly coordinated process in which the plant
hormone auxin plays a central role. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been proposed to …

Lateral root development occurs throughout the life of the plant and is responsible for the
plasticity of the root system. In Arabidopsis thaliana, lateral root founder cells originate from …

The acquisition of water and nutrients by plant roots is a fundamental aspect of agriculture
and strongly depends on root architecture. Root branching and expansion of the root system …