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Importance of Cytoskeleton and Cell Wall in Somatic Embryogenesis
Both the cytoskeleton composed of microtubules and actin microfilaments as well as cell wall components such as arabinogalactan proteins and...
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Gametic Embryogenesis in Triticum: a Study of Some Critical Factors in Haploid (Microspore) Embryogenesis
This review of embryogenesis from microspores in two types of wheat examines the influences of various procedures used to induce and produce...
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Molecular responses of higher plants to dehydration
A massive amount of data has been accumulating on the molecular responses of plants to water deficit. In plants, dehydration activates a protective...
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Heavy metal signalling in plants: linking cellular and organismic responses
Heavy metals are required in plants as essential micronutrients or act as toxic compounds. How do plants perceive heavy metals and which signalling...
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Introduction
Everywhere in the world, environmental stresses represent the most limiting factors for agricultural productivity. Besides plant-specific endogenous...
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In Vitro Culture of Arabidopsis Embryos
Arabidopsis thaliana is currently the most important model organism for basic molecular plant research. It is also a favourable model for...
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Mode of Action of Plant Hormones and Plant Growth Regulators During Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis: Molecular Aspects
Plant hormones play critical roles in the establishment of somatic embryogenesis. During this process, somatic plant cells reverse their state of...
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Somatic Embryogenesis in Pinus nigra Arn.: Some Physiological, Structural and Molecular Aspects
In this chapter we summarize different aspects of Pinus nigra somatic embryogenesis including initiation, maintenance and maturation on both solid...
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Genome-Wide Expression Analysis of Genes Involved in Somatic Embryogenesis
Genome-wide expression analysis is an important tool for identifying and analysing genes involved in various biological processes, including cell...
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Somatic Embryogenesis in Chestnut
Somatic embryogenesis is an important biotechnological tool that demonstrates significant benefits when applied to forest tree species; clonal...
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Somatic Embryogenesis in Cryptomeria japonica D. Don: Gene for Phytosulfokine (PSK) Precursor
Genetic transformation requires a reproducible system for the regeneration of plants via somatic embryogenesis or organogenesis. We established...
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Molecular genetics of genotoxic stress signalling in plants
Cells are under constant threat by endogenous and exogenous factors affecting DNA integrity. In response, complex signalling networks are activated...
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Oxidative stress signalling
Oxidative stress arises from an imbalance in the generation and removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within cells. ROS are produced during...
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Introduction
Plants constitute the most important structural component of the world ecosystem in which we live. For this reason, the concept of plant biodiversity...
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Propagation of Mulberry and Production
The information published in different sources has revealed that the domestication of the mulberry tree occurred in China sometime earlier than...
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Smart Fertilizers: The Prospect of Slow Release Nanofertilizers in Modern Agricultural Practices
Currently, the nutritional demands of this rapidly expanding population are approaching their peak, and all the available conventional farming...
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Nanofertilizers: Challenges and Future Trends
An intriguing area of innovation that has the potential to enhance crop yields, soil health, and food quality is the creation and application of...
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Selenium Nanomaterials: Contribution Toward Crop Development
The current climatic conditions, environmental practices, and immoderate use of chemical-based fertilizers and pesticides have undesirable effects on...
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Impact of Nanofertilizers for the Mitigation of Multiple Environmental Stresses
The global farming system has been detrimentally influenced by environmental transformations in recent years, leading to dilemmas with plant growth,...
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Identification of Closely Related Polymorphisms with Striga Resistance Using Next Generation Sequencing
Molecular markers are powerful tools to enhance speed of breeding. Recent advances of sequencing technology allow us to identify most polymorphisms...