The growth-driven penetration strategy of plant roots is mechanically more efficient than pushing
Yoni Koren, Alessia Perilli, Oren Tchaicheeyan, Ayelet Lesman, Yasmine Meroz
This study compares the mechanical efficiency of root growth and push-driven penetration strategies in Arabidopsis thaliana roots using experiments and simulations.
Plant Cell & Environment · Aug 14, 2024Peer-reviewedBiophysics