| Literature DB >> 14550423 |
Mary E Byrne1, Catherine A Kidner, Robert A Martienssen.
Abstract
Stem cells in plant shoot and root meristems are maintained throughout the life of the plant and produce somatic daughter cells that make up the body of the plant. Plant stem cells can also be derived from somatic cells in vivo and in vitro. Recent findings are refining our knowledge of signaling pathways that define stem cell fate and specify either shoot or root stem cell function. New evidence also highlights a role for epigenetic mechanisms in controlling stem cell fate.Mesh:
Year: 2003 PMID: 14550423 DOI: 10.1016/j.gde.2003.08.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Genet Dev ISSN: 0959-437X Impact factor: 5.578