Actin Cytoskeleton and Plastids

Caption: The actin cytoskeleton (green) and plastids (red) are believed to function in gravity sensing and signaling in plants.

Credit: Courtesy of Elison Blancaflor, Plant Biology Division, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Inc., Ardmore, OK

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