Growth-regulating factors (GRFs) are plant-specific transcription factors that were originally
identified for their roles in stem and leaf development, but recent studies highlight them to be …

Phytohormones are signal molecules produced within the plant that control its growth and
development through the regulation of gene expression. Interaction between different …

Grain weight is the most important component of rice yield and is mainly determined by grain
size, which is generally controlled by quantitative trait loci (QTL s). Although numerous QTL …

Leaf development has been extensively studied on a genetic level. However, little is known
about the interplay between the developmental regulators and the cell cycle machinery—a …

Multi‐functional micro RNA s (mi RNA s) are emerging as key modulators of plant–pathogen
interactions. Although the involvement of some mi RNA s in plant–insect interactions has …

The growth‐regulating factors (GRF s) are plant‐specific transcription factors. They form
complexes with GRF‐interacting factors (GIF s), a small family of transcriptional co …

Transcription factors are key regulators of gene expression and play pivotal roles in all
aspects of living organisms. Therefore, identification and functional characterization of …

The root system is crucial for acquisition of resources from the soil. In legumes, the efficiency
of mineral and water uptake by the roots may be reinforced due to establishment of …

Background Abiotic stresses cause severe loss of crop production. Among them, drought is
one of the most frequent environmental stresses, which limits crop growth, development and …

Highlights•Improved image analysis advances characterisation of organ growth at the cell
level.•TCP transcription factors control growth directly and in concert with …