The quiescent centre and root apical meristem: organization and function. (25th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dubrovsky, Joseph G; Vissenberg, Kris
• Is Part Of: Journal of experimental botany. Volume 72:Number 19(2021)
• Page Start: 6673
• Page End: 6678
• Publication Date: 2021-09-25
• Subjects: Cell proliferation -- formative cell division -- hormonal regulation -- quiescent centre -- root development -- root apical meristem -- stem cells; Botany -- Periodicals; Botany, Experimental -- Periodicals; Plant physiology -- Periodicals; 580
• DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erab405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-0957

Abstract

Abstract: This special issue is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Albert Lionel Clowes, who discovered the quiescent centre (QC) of the root apical meristem (RAM). His discovery was a foundation for contemporary studies of the QC and RAM function, maintenance, and organization. RAM function is fundamental for cell production and root growth. This special issue bundles reviews on the main tendencies, hypotheses, and future directions, and identifies unknowns in the field.