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The Root Hair Actin Cytoskeleton as Backbone, Highway, Morphogenetic Instrument and Target for Signalling

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Root Hairs

Abstract

The plant actin cytoskeleton is a structural cell element that connects cytoplasmic components with each other, with the cell surface and with neighbouring cells through plasmodesmata. It is the dynamic backbone of cytoplasmic strands. Along this backbone, cell components move and are targeted to specific sites in the cell. The specific targeting of cell organelles is instrumental in cell morphogenesis. Moreover, the actin cytoskeleton may connect to receptors, transduce signals and mediate cell responses. Actin monomers and filaments are bound to actin binding proteins that determine actin’s function in place and time. Since root hairs are accessible for the application of signal molecules and drugs, and can be visualized and manipulated in the living state, these tip-growing cells are ideal for the study of the functions of the actin cytoskeleton.

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Esseling, J., de Ruijter, N., Emons, A.M.C. (2000). The Root Hair Actin Cytoskeleton as Backbone, Highway, Morphogenetic Instrument and Target for Signalling. In: Ridge, R.W., Emons, A.M.C. (eds) Root Hairs. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-68370-4_3

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