Bending and Squeezing: Gradual Potentials Encode Mechanical Stimuli in Poplar
Erwan Tinturier, Éric Badel, Nathalie Leblanc‐Fournier, Geoffroy Guéna, Yoël Forterre, Jean‐Louis Julien
This study identifies a gradual potential in poplar trees that encodes mechanical stimuli through spatial and temporal dynamics, revealing a non-linear transduction mechanism for wind response.
Journal of Experimental Botany · Jul 7, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology