Plant cells biosynthesize primary cell walls (PCW) in all cells and produce secondary cell
walls (SCWs) in specific cell types that conduct water and/or provide mechanical support …

Climate change, malnutrition, and food insecurity are the inevitable challenges being faced
by the agriculture sector today. Plants are susceptible to extreme temperatures during the …

Despite the established significance of WRKY proteins and phenylpropanoid metabolism in
plant immunity, how WRKY proteins modulate aspects of the phenylpropanoid pathway …

Wood (also termed secondary xylem) is the most abundant biomass produced by plants,
and is one of the most important sinks for atmospheric carbon dioxide. The development of …

The secondary cell walls of xylem cells, including vessel elements, provide mechanical
strength and contribute to the conduction of water and minerals. VASCULAR-RELATED …

Abstract Background The NAC (NAM, ATAF1/2, and CUC2) transcription factor family
represents a group of large plant-specific transcriptional regulators, participating in plant …

Lignin has enabled plants to colonize land, grow tall, transport water within their bodies, and
protect themselves against various stresses. Consequently, this polyphenolic polymer …

Establishing links between phenotypes and molecular variants is of central importance to
accelerate genetic improvement of economically important plant species. Our work …

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

The current status of lignocellulosic biomass as an invaluable resource in industry,
agriculture, and health has spurred increased interest in understanding the transcriptional …