Single-cell approaches are quickly changing our view on biological systems by increasing
the spatiotemporal resolution of our analyses to the level of the individual cell. The field of …

The secondary wall is the main part of wood and is composed of cellulose, xylan, lignin, and
small amounts of structural proteins and enzymes. Lignin molecules can interact directly or …

The domestication of forest trees for a more sustainable fiber bioeconomy has long been
hindered by the complexity and plasticity of lignin, a biopolymer in wood that is recalcitrant to …

Woody plants have to experience various abiotic stresses due to their immobility and
perennial characteristics. However, woody plants have evolved a series of specific …

Background Gene expression is a key determinant of cellular response. Natural variation in
gene expression bridges genetic variation to phenotypic alteration. Identification of the …

High‐throughput single‐cell RNA sequencing (scRNA‐seq) has advantages over traditional
RNA‐seq to explore spatiotemporal information on gene dynamic expressions in …

Flavonoids and lignin are valuable phytochemicals derived from plant secondary
metabolism and play important roles in regulating multiple plant developmental processes …

Cell walls in plants, particularly forest trees, are the major carbon sink of the terrestrial
ecosystem. Chemical and biosynthetic features of plant cell walls were revealed early on …

Wood formation involves consecutive developmental steps, including cell division of
vascular cambium, xylem cell expansion, secondary cell wall (SCW) deposition, and …

Stem strength is an important agronomic trait affecting plant lodging, and plays an essential
role in the quality and yield of plants. Thickened secondary cell walls in stems provide …