How cells acquire their identities and grow coordinately within a tissue is a fundamental
question to understand plant development. In angiosperms, the shoot apical meristem …

CLAVATA3/EMBRYO SURROUNDING REGION-RELATED (CLE) signaling through
receptor-like kinases (RLKs) regulates developmental transitions and responses to biotic …

Cellular heterogeneity in growth and differentiation results in organ patterning. Single-cell
transcriptomics allows characterization of gene expression heterogeneity in developing …

Plant leaves feature epidermal stomata that are organized in stereotyped patterns. How
does the pattern originate? We provide transcriptomic, imaging, and genetic evidence that …

Background Plant meristems are structured organs consisting of distinct layers of stem cells,
which differentiate into new plant tissue. Mutations in meristematic layers can propagate into …

Petals are typified by their conical epidermal cells that play a predominant role for the
attraction and interaction with pollinators. However, cell identities in the petal can be very …

Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are widely spread root parasites that infect
thousands of vascular plant species. These highly polyphagous nematodes engage in …

The concept of “cell type,” though fundamental to cell biology, is controversial. Cells have
historically been classified into types based on morphology, physiology, or location. More …

Background Chrysanthemum seticuspe has emerged as a model plant species of cultivated
chrysanthemums, especially for studies involving diploid and self-compatible pure lines …

Single-cell transcriptomic techniques have ushered in a new era in plant biology, enabling
detailed analysis of gene expression at the resolution of individual cells. This review delves …