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An actin nucleation factor in plants
Kong et al. explore how phototropins regulate actin filaments associated with chloroplasts and unveil CHUP1 as a type of actin nucleator.
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koad320
Sam-Geun Kong
Kongju National University, Gongju Korea
Background: Chloroplasts dynamically adjust their intracellular…
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At the right time and in the right place: WPRs functions in maize stomatal development
Nan et al. examine the localization of key factors in maize stomatal development.
Qiong Nan and Michelle Facette
Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
Background: Stomata are small pores on the plant surface that open and close to allow gas exchange––allowing…