Shoot meristems are maintained by pluripotent stem cells that are controlled by CLAVATA-
WUSCHEL feedback signaling. This pathway, which coordinates stem cell proliferation with …

The Arabidopsis root has been the subject of intense research over the past decades. This
research has led to significantly improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms …

Background The root system of higher plants originates from the activity of a root meristem,
which comprises a group of highly specialized and long-lasting stem cells. Their …

Cell-to-cell signaling is essential for many processes in plant growth and development,
including coordination of cellular responses to developmental and environmental cues …

Phytonematodes use a stylet and secreted effectors to modify host cells and ingest nutrients
to support their growth and development. The molecular function of nematode effectors is …

Multicellular organisms possess pluripotent stem cells to form new organs, replenish the
daily loss of cells, or regenerate organs after injury. Stem cells are maintained in specific …

The astonishingly long lives of plants and their regeneration capacity depend on the activity
of plant stem cells. As in animals, stem cells reside in stem cell niches, which produce …

Like communities of people, communities of cells must continuously communicate to thrive.
Polypeptide signaling molecules that act as mobile ligands are widely used by eukaryotic …

Leaf senescence is an important developmental process in the plant life cycle and has a
significant impact on agriculture. When facing harsh environmental conditions, monocarpic …

Domestication of cereal crops, such as maize, wheat and rice, had a profound influence on
agriculture and the establishment of human civilizations. One major improvement was an …