Growth-derived mechanical conflicts between tissues are crucial during plant organogenesis. In-depth 3D growth analysis combined with genetics and mechanical modelling reveal that rapid and localized cell growth in the inner tissue drives the formation of the complex 3D shape of the anther during development.
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This is a summary of: Silveira, S. R. et al. Mechanical interactions between tissue layers underlie plant morphogenesis. Nat. Plants https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-025-01944-8 (2025).
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Growth in internal tissues sculpts plant organs in 3D. Nat. Plants 11, 678–679 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-025-01963-5
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