Transcriptional regulation underlies many of the growth and developmental processes that
shape plants as well as their adaptation to their environment. Key to transcriptional control …

The formation of flowers is one of the main models for studying the regulatory mechanisms
that underlie plant development and evolution. Over the past three decades, extensive …

The waxy plant cuticle protects cells from dehydration, repels pathogen attack, and prevents
organ fusion during development. The transcription factor WAX INDUCER1/SHINE1 …

Plants monitor seasonal cues to optimize reproductive success by tuning onset of
reproduction and inflorescence architecture. TERMINAL FLOWER 1 (TFL1) and …

Wood remains the world's most abundant and renewable resource for timber and pulp and
is an alternative to fossil fuels. Understanding the molecular regulation of wood formation …

The transition from vegetative to reproductive development is one of the most important
phase changes in the plant life cycle. This step is controlled by various environmental …

The survival of plants as sessile organisms depends on their ability to cope with
environmental challenges. Of key importance in this regard is the phytohormone abscisic …

Patterning of the floral organs is exquisitely controlled and executed by four classes of
homeotic regulators. Among these, the class B and class C floral homeotic regulators are of …

Master transcription factors reprogram cell fate in multicellular eukaryotes. Pioneer
transcription factors have prominent roles in this process because of their ability to contact …

Genetic control of branching is a primary determinant of yield, regulating seed number and
harvesting ability, yet little is known about the molecular networks that shape grain-bearing …