The Mechanism of Stomatal Closure (IMAGE)

Institute for Basic Science

The Mechanism of Stomatal Closure

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Stomatal closure involves the plant hormone abscisic acid, intracellular calcium and reactive oxygen species (ROS). IBS scientists discovered how L-methionine-activated calcium channels GLR3.1/3.5 (green) contribute to this mechanism.

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