Mechanical and Growth Anisotropy in Chara corallina: Challenging Green's Hypothesis
Weiyuan Kong, Antonio Mosciatti Jofré, Jérôme Boulanger A, Guillaume Marrelec, Thierry Savy, Étienne Couturier
This study challenges Green's hypothesis by showing a moderate correlation between elastic compliance and growth strain rates in Chara corallina, primarily in the axial direction.
bioRxiv · Feb 11, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology