We explored genetic variation by sequencing a selection of 84 tomato accessions and
related wild species representative of the Lycopersicon, Arcanum, Eriopersicon and …

In dense stands of plants, such as agricultural monocultures, plants are exposed simultaneously
to competition for light and other stresses such as pathogen infection. Here, we show …

The root cap has a central role in root growth, determining the growth trajectory and facilitating
penetration into the soil. Root cap cells have specialized functions and morphologies, and …

Lateral organ distribution at the shoot apical meristem defines specific and robust phyllotaxis
patterns that have intrigued biologists and mathematicians for centuries. In silico studies …

The original Heinz 1706 reference genome was produced by a large team of scientists from
across the globe from a variety of input sources that included 454 sequences in addition to …

Organ formation in animals and plants relies on precise control of cell state transitions to
turn stem cell daughters into fully differentiated cells. In plants, cells cannot rearrange due to …

The pattern of plant organ initiation at the shoot apical meristem (SAM), termed phyllotaxis,
displays regularities that have long intrigued botanists and mathematicians alike. In the SAM, …

Plant cells cannot rearrange their positions; therefore, sharp tissue boundaries must be
accurately programmed. Movement of the cell fate regulator SHORT-ROOT from the stele to the …

How plants relate their requirements for energy with the reducing power necessary to fuel
growth is not understood. The activated glucose forms and NADPH are key precursors in …

The rapidly proliferating cells in plant meristems must be protected from genome damage.
Here, we show that the regulatory role of the Arabidopsis RETINOBLASTOMA RELATED ( …