By this definition, stem cells are particularly important for plant growth, because virtually all tissues of the plant descend from small groups of stem cells located in their growing apices ...

Most research on plant stem cells focuses on the tips of roots and shoots, where growth occurs in height. But biologist ...

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to ...

From the great big oak tree to the spiky holly tree. Nearly all plants have these three important parts. The roots. The stem. And the leaves. But these parts don't always look the same.

Plants grow taller and wider with cambium stem cells, supporting strength, stability, and environmental resilience.

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A new method developed by Penn State biologists allows them to turn stripped-down plant cells into other types of cells, similar to the way stem cells differentiate into different cell types.

Rhubarb is delicious in desserts, jams, and all kinds of recipes, but what exactly is this sweet, stalky vegetable? We've got ...

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the genetic and molecular signals behind ...