Publications by authors named "Rachael M Vascassenno"

Article Synopsis
  • Monitoring electrical signals in plants helps analyze their physiological changes and reactions to environmental stimuli, particularly focusing on how roots respond to chemical cues for resource acquisition.
  • Exposure to L-glutamate has been shown to impact root growth and change calcium ion flux, which can be tracked through electrical signal alterations.
  • A new method for testing root sensitivity to different compounds includes monitoring electrical responses while applying stimuli in a controlled flow system, demonstrating varied sensitivities in different plants to glutamate and potassium chloride.
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