Open AccessA NAC Transcription Factor for Flooding: SHYG Helps Plants Keep Their Leaves in the Air
Author(s) -
Nancy R. Hofmann
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the plant cell
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.324
H-Index - 341
eISSN - 1532-298X
pISSN - 1040-4651
DOI - 10.1105/tpc.113.251212
Subject(s) - biology , petiole (insect anatomy) , rosette (schizont appearance) , flooding (psychology) , botany , freezing tolerance , horticulture , gene , genetics , psychology , psychotherapist , hymenoptera , immunology
Like struggling swimmers trying to keep their heads above water, rosette plants lift up their leaves when faced with flooding. Instead of flailing arms and legs, plants use hyponastic petiole growth to improve their chances of keeping leaves in contact with the air. During this hyponastic growth,
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