Secondary cell walls (SCWs) are produced by specialized plant cell types, and are
particularly important in those cells providing mechanical support or involved in water …

All plant cells are encased in primary cell walls that determine plant morphology, but also
protect the cells against the environment. Certain cells also produce a secondary wall that …

Background Xylem, the most abundant tissue on Earth, is responsible for lateral growth in
plants. Typical xylem has a radial system composed of ray parenchyma cells and an axial …

Wood quality is predominantly determined by the amount and the composition of secondary
cell walls (SCWs). Consequently, unraveling the molecular regulatory mechanisms …

Abstract β-Glucosidases have a wide range of functions in plants, including roles in
recycling of cell-wall oligosaccharides, defense, phytohormone signaling, secondary …

Vascular tissue, comprising xylem and phloem, is responsible for the transport of water and
nutrients throughout the plant body. Such tissue is continually produced from stable …

Abstract Cellulose is a β-1, 4 linked glucose polymer that is synthesized by higher plants,
algae and even by some bacteria and animals, making it the most abundant polymer on …

Background Small, secreted signaling peptides work in parallel with phytohormones to
control important aspects of plant growth and development. Genes from the C-TERMINALLY …

In plant stems, secondary vascular development is established through the differentiation of
cylindrical vascular cambium, producing secondary xylem (wood) and phloem (bast), which …

Biomass is a prime target for genetic engineering in forestry because increased biomass
yield will benefit most downstream applications such as timber, fiber, pulp, paper, and …