The protein actin forms filaments that provide cells with mechanical support and driving
forces for movement. Actin contributes to biological processes such as sensing …

The dynamic remolding of the actin cytoskeleton is a critical part of most cellular activities,
and malfunction of cytoskeletal proteins results in various human diseases. The transition …

Upland cotton is the most important natural-fiber crop. The genomic variation of diverse
germplasms and alleles underpinning fiber quality and yield should be extensively explored …

Plant cell walls are complex, dynamic cellular structures essential for plant growth,
development, physiology and adaptation. Plant Cell Walls provides an in depth and diverse …

Root hairs show highly localized cell expansion focused to their growing tips. This growth
pattern is accomplished through restriction of secretion to the elongating apex and …

Plant trichomes, protrusions formed from specialized aboveground epidermal cells, provide
protection against various biotic and abiotic stresses. Trichomes can be unicellular …

Trichomes are specialized epidermal cells and a vital plant organ that protect plants from
various harms and provide valuable resources for plant development and use. Some key …

Pollen tubes elongate within the pistil to transport sperms to the female gametophytes for
fertilization. Pollen tubes grow at their tips through a rapid and polarized cell growth process …

The cortical endoplasmic reticulum (ER) network in plants is a highly dynamic structure, and
it contacts the plasma membrane (PM) at ER-PM anchor/contact sites. These sites are …

Siphonogamy, the delivery of nonmotile sperm to the egg via a pollen tube, was a key
innovation that allowed flowering plants (angiosperms) to carry out sexual reproduction on …