Somatic embryogenesis is the developmental process by which somatic cells undergo
restructuring to generate embryogenic cells. These cells then go through a series of …

Gymnosperms and angiosperms are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor c.
300 million yr ago. The manner in which gymnosperms and angiosperms form seeds has …

The largest genus in the conifer family Pinaceae is Pinus, with over 100 species. The size
and complexity of their genomes (∼ 20–40 Gb, 2 n= 24) have delayed the arrival of a well …

The non-specific lipid transfer proteins (nsLTPs) are small, basic proteins characterized by a
tunnel-like hydrophobic cavity, capable of transferring various lipid molecules between lipid …

Although full sequence data of several embryogenesis-related genes are available in
conifers, their functions are still poorly understood. In this study, we focused on the …

Several angiosperm plant genomes, including Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana), rice
(Oryza sativa), poplar (Populus trichocarpa), and grapevine (Vitis vinifera), have been …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as essential regulators of biological processes. Somatic
embryogenesis is one of the most important techniques for gymnosperm-breeding …

Background In conifers, terpene synthases (TPSs) of the gymnosperm-specific TPS-d
subfamily form a diverse array of mono-, sesqui-, and diterpenoid compounds, which are …

Maritime pine (P inus pinaster A it.) is a widely distributed conifer species in S outhwestern E
urope and one of the most advanced models for conifer research. In the current work …

Advances in conifer biotechnology offer new opportunities in the field of vegetative
propagation and genetic engineering. Development of clonal propagation methods …