Plant stem cell niches: standing the test of time.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Similar to animal stem cells, plant stem cells require special niche microenvironments to continuously generate the tissues that constitute the plant body. Recent work using computer modeling and live imaging is helping to elucidate some of the mechanisms responsible for the specification and maintenance of stem cells in the root and shoot.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Dinneny, JR; Benfey, PN
Published Date
- February 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 132 / 4
Start / End Page
- 553 - 557
PubMed ID
- 18295573
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1097-4172
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0092-8674
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.cell.2008.02.001
Language
- eng