UCR scientists identify stem-cell genes that help form plant organs
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 07:49
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...