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 …

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 …

Trichomes are specialized epidermal cells and a vital plant organ that protect plants from
various harms and provide valuable resources for plant development and use. Some key …

Key message Using map-based cloning of Tril gene, we identified a homeodomain-leucine
zipper gene involved in the initiation of multicellular trichomes (including the spines of fruit) …

Trichomes that originate from plant aerial epidermis act as mechanical and chemical
barriers against herbivores. Although several regulators have recently been identified, the …

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) fruits, which are eaten at an immature stage of development,
can vary extensively in morphological features such as size, shape, waxiness, spines, warts …

The class IV homeodomain leucine zipper transcription factor GLABRA2 (GL2) acts in a
complex regulatory circuit that regulates the differentiation of trichomes in Arabidopsis …

Glandular trichomes are structures with widespread distribution and deep ecological
significance. In the Solanum genus, type-IV glandular trichomes provide resistance to insect …

Owing to their superior agronomic performance, the hybrids of vegetable crops are currently
applied extensively. However, effective hybrid production requires a laborious manual …

Trichomes are specialized epidermal appendages that serve as excellent models to study
cell morphogenesis. Although the molecular mechanism underlying trichome …