Phosphate deprivation counteracts the cell death caused by loss-of-function of MEDIATOR 18 in Arabidopsis root meristems.

Mutation of MEDIATOR 18 leads to death of highly proliferating cells within the Arabidopsis root apical meristem, which impairs root growth. Phosphate (Pi) is a macronutrient required to support mitotic activity in meristems, and its deficiency causes root growth inhibition; thus, we hypothesized th...

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Published in:Protoplasma Vol. 263; no. 1; pp. 89 - 104
Main Authors: Ballesteros-Barrera, María Fernanda, Ávalos-Rangel, Adrián, Raya‑González, Javier, López-Bucio, Jesús Salvador, López‑Bucio, José
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Jan2026
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