Simplified mechanical organs in aquatic plants are associated with the loss of expansin genes

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yue Zhang, Yves Van de Peer, Zhen Li, Kathleen Marchal, Jinming Chen
DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiag113
Cited by: 2
References: 14

Abstract

Loss of expansin genes correlates with simplified mechanical organs in submerged and free-floating aquatic plants, revealing a key genetic adaptation to aquatic environments.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry Plant responses to water stress Tree Root and Stability Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
200
Issue
3
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN