Plant growth-defense tradeoffs are fundamental for optimizing plant performance and fitness
in a changing biotic/abiotic environment. This process is thought to involve readjusting …

Plant cells biosynthesize primary cell walls (PCW) in all cells and produce secondary cell
walls (SCWs) in specific cell types that conduct water and/or provide mechanical support …

Variation in xylem vessel diameter is one of the most important parameters when evaluating
plant water relations. This review provides a synthesis of the ecophysiological implications …

Recent insights into the physical biology of plant cell walls are reviewed, summarizing the
essential differences between primary and secondary cell walls and identifying crucial gaps …

Plant species have evolved myriads of solutions, including complex cell type development
and regulation, to adapt to dynamic environments. To understand this cellular diversity, we …

Wood (also termed secondary xylem) is the most abundant biomass produced by plants,
and is one of the most important sinks for atmospheric carbon dioxide. The development of …

The development of cells specialized for water conduction or support is a striking innovation
of plants that has enabled them to colonize land. The NAC transcription factors regulate the …

Plant cell walls provide structural support for growth and serve as a barrier for pathogen
attack. Plant cell walls are also a source of renewable biomass for conversion to biofuels …

Fruit lignification is due to lignin deposition in the cell wall during cell development.
However, there are few studies on the regulation of cell wall lignification and lignin …

Lignocellulosic biomass was used for thousands of years as animal feed and is now
considered a great sugar source for biofuels production. It is composed mostly of secondary …