Imaging and genetic toolbox to study Arabidopsis embryogenesis
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Examines embryogenesis in Arabidopsis, revealing insights into hormonal signalling and cell organization.
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- The research aims to understand how cell polarity and hormonal signaling establish the body plan during Arabidopsis embryogenesis.
- Utilized genetic and molecular analyses of classical mutants such as gnom, mp, bdl, and topless.
- Employed advanced microscopy techniques including confocal laser scanning and multiphoton microscopes.
- Implemented fluorescence-compatible clearing reagents for three-dimensional reconstructions.
- Conducted live ovule imaging and laser-assisted cell ablation to investigate cell communication and fate.
- Identified that localized auxin biosynthesis and transport are crucial for establishing the apical-basal axis.
- Discovered the importance of PIN auxin transporters in the regulation of embryonic development.
- Enabled real-time observation of embryos, revealing critical dynamics in cell geometry and division orientation.
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Babić et al. (2026) studied this question.