Is Cannabis a boon or bane? Cannabis sativa has long been a versatile crop for fiber
extraction (industrial hemp), traditional Chinese medicine (hemp seeds), and recreational …

Ozone pollution is a serious global environmental problem, with surface ozone
concentrations consistently ranking among the top air pollutants. In response to ozone …

Trichomes, the outward projection of plant epidermal tissue, provide an effective defense
against stress and insect pests. Although numerous genes have been identified to be …

Limonium bicolor is a dicotyledonous recretohalophyte with several multicellular salt glands
on the leaves. The plant can directly secrete excess salt onto the leaf surface through the …

Plant trichomes formed by specialized epidermal cells play a role in protecting plants from
biotic and abiotic stresses and can also influence the economic and ornamental value of …

Cell differentiation and morphogenesis are crucial for the establishment of diverse cell types
and organs in multicellular organisms. Trichome cells offer an excellent paradigm for …

Trichomes are specialized epidermal cells in aerial plant parts. Trichome development
proceeds in three stages, determination of cell fate, specification, and morphogenesis. Most …

The above-ground plant surface is a well-adapted tissue layer that acts as an interface
between the plant and its surrounding environment. As such, its primary role is to protect …

The loss of spines is one of the most important domestication traits for lettuce (Lactuca
sativa). However, the genetics and regulation of spine development in lettuce remain …

Zanthoxylum armatum is an important cash crop for medicinal and food purposes in Asia.
However, its stems and leaves are covered with a large number of prickles, which cause …