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Genetic regulation of plant shoot stem cells

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This article describes the main features of plant stem cells and summarizes the results of studies of the genetic control of stem cell maintenance in the apical meristem of the shoot. It is demonstrated that the WUS-CLV gene system plays a key role in the maintenance of shoot apical stem cells and the formation of adventitious buds and somatic embryos. Unconventional concepts of plant stem cells are considered.

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Albert, E.V., Ezhova, T.A. Genetic regulation of plant shoot stem cells. Russ J Genet 49, 127–140 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1022795413020026

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