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Main conclusion
Axillary meristems (AMs) located in the leaf axils determine the number of shoots or tillers eventually formed, thus contributing significantly to the plant architecture and crop yields. The study of AM initiation is unavoidable and beneficial for crop productivity.
Abstract
Shoot branching is an undoubted determinant of plant architecture and thus greatly impacts crop yield due to the panicle-bearing traits of tillers. The emergence of the AM is essential for the incipient bud formation, and then the bud is dormant or outgrowth immediately to form a branch or tiller. While numerous reviews have focused on plant branching and tillering development networks, fewer specifically address AM initiation and its regulatory mechanisms. This review synthesizes the significant advancements in the genetic and hormonal factors governing AM initiation, with a primary focus on studies conducted in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana L.) and rice (Oryza sativa L.). In particular, by elaborating on critical genes like LATERAL SUPPRESSOR (LAS), which specifically regulates AM initiation and the networks in which they are involved, we attempt to unify the cascades through which they are positioned. We concentrate on clarifying the precise mutual regulation between shoot apical meristem (SAM) and AM-related factors. Additionally, we examine challenges in elucidating AM formation mechanisms alongside opportunities provided by emerging omics approaches to identify AM-specific genes. By expanding our comprehension of the genetic and hormonal regulation of AM development, we can develop strategies to optimize crop production and address global food challenges effectively.
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This work was supported in part by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2021YFD1200601-08).
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Yuan, Y., Du, Y. & Delaplace, P. Unraveling the molecular mechanisms governing axillary meristem initiation in plants. Planta 259, 101 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-024-04370-w
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