Faster cytoplasmic streaming leads to larger plants

[Dreamwalker.]

I know this is beyond our reach ....but I thought it might be of interest..............

http://phys.org/news/2014-01-faster-cell-larger.html

Introducing the faster motor domain from an alga called Chara corallina into thale cress increased the speed of cytoplasmic streaming and led to larger than normal plants with bigger leaves and greater height and weight.
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faster cytoplasmic streaming allows plant cells to grow larger, making it a key factor in plant size.

Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2014-01-faster-cell-larger.html#jCp

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More information: Tominaga, M., Kimura, A., Yokota, E., Haraguchi, T., Shimmen, T., Yamamoto, K., Nakano, A. & Ito, K. "Cytoplasmic streaming velocity as a plant size determinant." Developmental Cell 27, 345–352 (2013). dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2013.10.005

Journal reference: Developmental Cell

vid below shows

cytoplasmic streaming in cells..................I've seen images of a more circular rotation.........................

.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BB5rvjZzgFU

Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2014-01-faster-cell-larger.html#jCp

Edited March 17, 2014 by Dreamwalker