Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2037501 Cell 2008 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

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.

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