It has been argued that the evolution of plant genome size is principally unidirectional and
increasing owing to the varied action of whole-genome duplications (WGDs) and mobile …

Background Agaves are succulent monocotyledonous plants native to xeric environments of
North America. Because of their adaptations to their environment, including crassulacean …

Carpels in maize undergo programmed cell death in half of the flowers initiated in ears and
in all flowers in tassels. The HD-ZIP I transcription factor gene GRASSY TILLERS1 (GT1) is …

Monocot stems lack the vascular cambium and instead have characteristic structures in
which intercalary meristems generate internodes and veins remain separate and scattered. …

Organogenesis occurs through cell division, expansion, and differentiation. How these cellular
processes are coordinated remains elusive. The maize (Zea mays) leaf provides a robust …

Different species of Agave are grown commercially in Mexico for the production of alcoholic
beverages and fibers. These plants are well adapted to dry, arid conditions and can be …

Interactions between MADS box transcription factors are critical in the regulation of floral
development, and shifting MADS box protein-protein interactions are predicted to have …

Bulbil formation in Agave tequilana was analysed with the objective of understanding this
phenomenon at the molecular and cellular levels. Bulbils formed 14–45 d after induction and …

Maize is the most important crop around the world and it is highly sensitive to abiotic stress
caused by drought, excessive salinity, and extreme temperature. In plants, trehalose has …

In Agave tequilana, reproductive failure or inadequate flower development stimulates the
formation of vegetative bulbils at the bracteoles, ensuring survival in a hostile environment. …