Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced naturally during cellular metabolism often cause oxidative damage to cells. However, these molecules also play an important role in normal cellular signaling.

During plant development, the mechanical properties of the cell walls must be tuned to regulate the growth of the cells. Cell growth involves significant stretching of the cell walls, yet little is ...

Pectin is a major component of plant cells walls. The extent to which pectin chains crosslink with one another determines crucial properties including cell wall strength, porosity, and the ability of ...