Centre's Research Showcase #pcw2018 Podcast: Making friends with fronds TV series SCOPE features Centre work Pint of Science with Centre CI New animation of an illustrative model of the primary plant cell wall ![]() |
Program 2: Molecular & Cellular MechanismsExploring how molecules in the plant cell wall interact with each other, within and between cell walls.
The composition of plant cell walls also plays an important role in the ability of a plant to defend itself against external stresses, such as pathogens and wounding. The defence provided by the cell wall is primarily in the form of a physical barrier. However, molecules released from plant cell walls can trigger defence responses against diverse pathogens, many of which are of significant commercial importance. With a principal focus on grass species, we are characterising the properties of the cell wall that are important for a successful defence response.
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