Scientists identify stem-cell genes that help form plant organs
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 14:28
in Biology & Nature
Plant stem-cells are master cells located at the tip of the stem and are part of a structure called the shoot apical meristem (SAM). Here, the stem cells—all clumped together—divide throughout the life of the plant to give rise to other cells, resulting in the formation of above-ground organs such as leaves, flowers, branches and stem.
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