Forests are not only the most predominant of the Earth's terrestrial ecosystems, but are also
the core supply for essential products for human use. However, global climate change and …

Meristems are stem cell-containing structures that produce all plant organs and are therefore
important targets for crop improvement. Developmental regulators control the balance and …

Stem vascular cambium cells in forest trees produce wood for materials and energy. WOX4
affects the proliferation of such cells in Populus. Here we show that Ptr WOX4a is the most …

Xylem, as a unique organizational structure of vascular plants, bears water transport and
supports functions necessary for plant survival. Notably, secondary xylem in the stem (ie …

Forests, comprising 31% of the Earth's surface, play pivotal roles in regulating the carbon,
water, and energy cycles. Despite being far less diverse than angiosperms, gymnosperms …

Unlike herbaceous plants, woody plants undergo volumetric growth (aka secondary growth)
through wood formation, during which the secondary xylem (ie, wood) differentiates from the …

Plant spacing usually refers to distances between plants within and between rows in the
field. Different spacing in crop planting would generally influence the size, plant architecture …

The development of plant tissues and organs during post-embryonic growth occurs through
the activity of both primary and secondary meristems. While primary meristems (root and …

Timber, the most prevalent organic material on this planet, is the result of a secondary xylem
emerging from vascular cambium. Yet, the intricate processes governing its seasonal …

Radial stem growth is a key ecosystem process resulting in long-term carbon sequestration.
Despite recognition of its importance to global carbon cycling, high uncertainties remain …