Leaf development: a cellular perspective

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 5; p. 362
• Main Authors: Kalve, Shweta, De Vos, Dirk, Beemster, Gerrit T S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 31.07.2014
• Subjects: developmental pathway; leaf growth; modelling; plant hormones; Plant Science; regulatory networks; stress; leaf growth; developmental pathway; modeling; plant hormones

Through its photosynthetic capacity the leaf provides the basis for growth of the whole plant. In order to improve crops for higher productivity and resistance for future climate scenarios, it is important to obtain a mechanistic understanding of leaf growth and development and the effect of genetic...