Multicellular glandular trichomes are epidermal outgrowths characterized by the presence of
a head made of cells that have the ability to secrete or store large quantities of specialized …

Homeodomain leucine zipper (HD-ZIP) proteins are plant-specific transcription factors that
contain a homeodomain (HD) and a leucine zipper (LZ) domain. The highly conserved HD …

Glandular trichomes are epidermal outgrowths that are the site of biosynthesis and storage
of large quantities of specialized metabolites. Besides their role in the protection of plants …

Glandular trichomes are generally considered biofactories that produce valuable chemicals.
Increasing glandular trichome density is a very suitable way to improve the productivity of …

Plant trichomes, protrusions formed from specialized aboveground epidermal cells, provide
protection against various biotic and abiotic stresses. Trichomes can be unicellular …

Trichomes originate from the epidermal cells of nearly all terrestrial plants, which are
specialized unicellular or multicellular structures. Although the molecular mechanism …

Almost all plants form trichomes, which protect them against insect herbivores by forming a
physical barrier and releasing chemical repellents. Glandular trichomes produce a variety of …

Plant glandular trichomes are epidermal secretory structures producing various specialized
metabolites. These metabolites are involved in plant adaptation to its environment and many …

Molecular farming intends to use crop plants as biofactories for high value-added
compounds following application of a wide range of biotechnological tools. In particular, the …

Cuticular waxes play a crucial role not only in plant defense against biotic and abiotic
stresses, but also in the quality and storability of fruits, such as the tomato (Solanum …