Publications by authors named "Ye-Jin Son"
Pollen tubes are crucial for angiosperm plants, as they deliver sperm gametes for the essential process of double fertilization. Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind pollen tube germination and growth is critical; however, these processes remain partially elucidated in monocot cereal crops. Rapid Alkalinization Factor (RALF), a small peptide of about 5 kDa, binds to the CrRLK1L receptor and plays a role in various plant physiological processes, including reproduction and tip growth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPolar tip growth in plants occurs only in root hairs and pollen tubes. In particular, root hair growth is considered very important in the growth of plants, as it is critical for water and nutrient absorption. Polar tip growth is regulated by various factors, including plant hormones such as abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellin (GA) and cell wall modifications.
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- - High salt intake, specifically from mineral-rich sea salt, can lead to several health issues; this study explored its effects on male rats compared to a normal diet.
- - Rats fed diets with 1% or 4% sea salt experienced weight loss, changes in gut salt content, and shifts in beneficial and harmful gut bacteria, which may affect gut health.
- - The study found significant alterations in female hormones and reductions in certain compounds related to kidney function due to high sea salt intake, suggesting that these physiological changes might vary by sex.