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Schematic representation of two roles for tonoplast aquaporins. A, Tonoplast aquaporins are needed for cytoplasmic osmotic equilibration in cells that can experience rapid fluxes of metabolites or mineral nutrients. B, Tonoplast aquaporins permit rapid transcellular flow and increase the effective cross-section of the cytoplasm for symplastic flow.
