Leaf growth initiates in the peripheral region of the meristem at the apex of the stem,
eventually forming flat structures. Leaves are pivotal organs in plants, serving as the primary …

The cytoskeleton is a fundamental component found in all eukaryotic organisms, serving as
a critical factor in various essential cyto-biological mechanisms, particularly in the …

The pear (Pyrus spp.) is well known for diverse flavors, textures, and global horticultural
importance. However, the genetic diversity responsible for its extensive phenotypic …

Peltate organs, such as the prey-capturing traps of carnivorous plants and nectary-bearing
petals of ranunculaceous species, are widespread in nature and have intrigued and …

Plant organs have evolved into diverse shapes for specialized functions despite emerging
as simple protrusions at the shoot apex. Cauline leaves serve as photosynthetic organs and …

SUMMARY Knotted1‐like homeodomain (KNOX) proteins are essential in regulating plant
organ differentiation. Land plants, including tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), have two …

Pepper is among the most economically important solanaceous vegetable crops worldwide.
The shape and spatial distribution of leaves affect the light energy use efficiency of the plant …

Plant development: Elementary changes determine leaf shape complexity: Current Biology Skip
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Key message BrLMI1 is a positive regulatory factor of leaf lobe formation in non-heading
Chinese cabbage, and cis-regulatory variations lead to the phenotype of lobed or entire leaf …

The first TALE homeodomain transcription factor to be described in plants was maize
knotted1 (kn1). Dominant mutations in kn1 disrupt leaf development with abnormal knots of …