Publications by authors named "Taylor R Beaulieu"
Plant Cell Environ
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Aluminum exposure halts root growth by activating a DNA damage response pathway, particularly involving the transcription factor SOG1, which leads to root cell death and differentiation.
- Transcriptomic studies have identified targets regulated by SOG1, revealing that the transcription factor ERF115 plays a crucial role in transitioning roots from active growth to terminal differentiation when exposed to aluminum.
- The research indicates that ERF115, along with similar proteins, is essential for the root's response to aluminum toxicity, highlighting a conserved mechanism across different plant species.
