Update: Plant Cortical Microtubule Arrays

Plant Physiol. 2018 Jan;176(1):94-105. doi: 10.1104/pp.17.01329. Epub 2017 Nov 28.

Abstract

Cortical microtubules play a critical role in plant morphogenesis by creating array patterns that template the deposition of cellulose microfibrils.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Glucosyltransferases / metabolism
  • Microtubules / metabolism*
  • Plant Cells / metabolism
  • Plants / metabolism*
  • Polymerization

Substances

  • Glucosyltransferases
  • cellulose synthase