Gravisensors in plant cells behave like an active granular liquid [Plant Biology]

Plants are able to sense and respond to minute tilt from the vertical direction of the gravity, which is key to maintain their upright posture during development. However, gravisensing in plants relies on a peculiar sensor made of microsize starch-filled grains (statoliths) that sediment and form tiny granular piles at...
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Physical Sciences Source Type: research