Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 27, 2026

Author Spotlight: Exercise Test for Evaluation of the Functional Efficacy of the Pig Cardiovascular System
02:47

Author Spotlight: Exercise Test for Evaluation of the Functional Efficacy of the Pig Cardiovascular System

Published on: May 12, 2023

2.0K

Niko Geldner.

Niko Geldner1

  • 1Department of Plant Molecular Biology, Biophore, UNIL-Sorge, University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.

Current Biology : CB
|November 7, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Niko Geldner discusses the vital role of the root endodermis in plant development. His research at the University of Lausanne sheds light on this crucial layer for nutrient uptake and protection.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Localized glutamine leakage drives the spatial structure of root microbial colonization.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2025
Same author

Efficient, cell-type-specific production of flavonols by multiplexed CRISPR activation of a suite of metabolic enzymes.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Elemental cryo-imaging reveals SOS1-dependent vacuolar sodium accumulation.

Nature·2025
Same author

Regulation and function of a polarly localized lignin barrier in the exodermis.

Nature plants·2024
Same author

Community standards and future opportunities for synthetic communities in plant-microbiota research.

Nature microbiology·2024
Same author

Comparisons of two receptor-MAPK pathways in a single cell-type reveal mechanisms of signalling specificity.

Nature plants·2024
Same journal

Hunting ecology predicts eye arrangements in the modular visual system of spiders.

Current biology : CB·2026
Same journal

Sub-second fluctuations between top-down and bottom-up modes distinguish diverse human brain states.

Current biology : CB·2026
Same journal

Queen bees offload pesticide burden to eggs when social buffering is overwhelmed.

Current biology : CB·2026
Same journal

Pitch selectivity in ferret auditory cortex.

Current biology : CB·2026
Same journal

A cell size-dependent competition between geometry and polarity governs nuclear and spindle positioning in early embryos.

Current biology : CB·2026
Same journal

Trophic cascades drive sustainability in the agricultural heritage rice-fish coculture system.

Current biology : CB·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Plant Biology
  • Root Development
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • The root endodermis is a critical layer in plant roots.
  • It plays a key role in regulating water and nutrient transport.
  • Understanding its development is essential for agricultural applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of current research on the root endodermis.
  • To highlight the work of Niko Geldner at the University of Lausanne.
  • To discuss the molecular mechanisms governing endodermis formation and function.

Main Methods:

  • The interview focuses on conceptual and research-based insights.
  • It draws upon genetic and molecular approaches in plant science.
  • Microscopy and physiological studies are discussed.

More Related Videos

Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring of Aortic and Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamics in a Large Animal Model of ARDS
08:12

Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring of Aortic and Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamics in a Large Animal Model of ARDS

Published on: November 26, 2018

10.6K
Dopamine Release at Individual Presynaptic Terminals Visualized with FFNs
09:37

Dopamine Release at Individual Presynaptic Terminals Visualized with FFNs

Published on: August 31, 2009

25.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 27, 2026

Author Spotlight: Exercise Test for Evaluation of the Functional Efficacy of the Pig Cardiovascular System
02:47

Author Spotlight: Exercise Test for Evaluation of the Functional Efficacy of the Pig Cardiovascular System

Published on: May 12, 2023

2.0K
Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring of Aortic and Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamics in a Large Animal Model of ARDS
08:12

Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring of Aortic and Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamics in a Large Animal Model of ARDS

Published on: November 26, 2018

10.6K
Dopamine Release at Individual Presynaptic Terminals Visualized with FFNs
09:37

Dopamine Release at Individual Presynaptic Terminals Visualized with FFNs

Published on: August 31, 2009

25.3K

Main Results:

  • The endodermis acts as a selective barrier, controlling solute uptake.
  • Specific genes and signaling pathways are involved in endodermis differentiation.
  • The Casparian strip is a key structure for barrier formation.

Conclusions:

  • Continued research on the root endodermis is crucial for improving crop yields.
  • Understanding root development can lead to enhanced plant resilience.
  • The University of Lausanne is a significant center for this research.