Cell Geometry and Junction Arrangement Define the Mechanical Robustness of Plant Tissues
Euan Thomas Smithers, Mahwish Ejaz, Martin O. Lenz, Léo Serra, Elise Laruelle, S. F. D. Robinson
This study identifies three-way junctions as flexible hinges and four-way junctions as stiffer elements in plant tissues, revealing how cell geometry influences mechanical resilience.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology