Plant architecture fundamentally differs from that of other multicellular organisms in that
individual cells serve as osmotic bricks, defined by the equilibrium between the internal …

Homogalacturonan (HG) is the most abundant pectin subtype in plant cell walls. Although it
is a linear homopolymer, its modification states allow for complex molecular encoding. HG …

This review focuses on the responses of the plant cell wall to several abiotic stresses
including drought, flooding, heat, cold, salt, heavy metals, light, and air pollutants. The …

The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of the host body that maintains a balance with
its host. In this context, dysbiosis can lead to inflammatory response, immune dysregulation …

Plant cell walls are complex and dynamic structures that play important roles in growth and
development, as well as in response to stresses. Pectin is a major polysaccharide of cell …

Heat stress (HS) is expected to be of increasing worldwide concern in the near future,
especially with regard to crop yield and quality as a consequence of rising or varying …

Complex shapes in biology depend on the ability of cells to shift from isotropic to anisotropic
growth during development. In plants, this growth symmetry breaking reflects changes in the …

The walls surrounding the cells of all land-based plants provide mechanical support
essential for growth and development as well as protection from adverse environmental …

Main conclusion Recent publications have increased our knowledge of how pectin
composition and the degree of homogalacturonan methylesterification impact the …

According to the 'acid growth theory', cell wall acidification controls cell elongation, therefore
plant growth. This notably involves changes in cell wall mechanics through modifications of …