Epigenetic modifications play a vital role in the preservation of genome integrity and in the
regulation of gene expression. DNA methylation, one of the key mechanisms of epigenetic …

Cork, a natural material from renewable resources, is currently attracting increasing interest
in different industrial fields because of its cellular structure and the presence of the flexible …

The cork layer present in all dicotyledonous plant species with radial growth is the result of
the phellogen activity, a secondary meristem that produces phellem (cork) to the outside and …

The development of plant tissues and organs during post-embryonic growth occurs through
the activity of both primary and secondary meristems. While primary meristems (root and …

Plants are subjected to adverse conditions being outer protective tissues fundamental to
their survival. Tree stems are enveloped by a periderm made of cork cells, resulting from the …

This review highlights key historical works and the recent research on the monocot lateral
meristems. It discusses the terminological issues (elucidating the terminological …

Epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation are a potential mechanism for trees to
respond to changing environments. However, it remains controversial the extent to which …

Cork oak is a unique species with the ability to produce a continuous and renewable cork
throughout its lifespan. Periderm is a protective tissue composed of the phellem, phellogen …

DNA methylation is thought to influence Quercus suber cork quality, which is the main
constraint for its economic valorisation. However, a deep knowledge of the cytosine …

Modifications of DNA and histones, including methylation and acetylation, are critical for the
epigenetic regulation of gene expression during plant development, particularly during …