Phloem
View article: Zur Biologie, Historie und forstwirtschaftlichen Rolle des Ambrosiakäfers Platypus cylindrus (Fabricius, 1792), bekannt als Eichenkernkäfer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Platypodinae)
Zur Biologie, Historie und forstwirtschaftlichen Rolle des Ambrosiakäfers Platypus cylindrus (Fabricius, 1792), bekannt als Eichenkernkäfer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Platypodinae) Open
Der Eichenkernkäfer, Platypus cylindrus (Fabricius, 1792), ist eng an die Gattung Eiche ( Quercus spp.) gebunden, deren Arten ökologisch, kulturell und wirtschaftlich von großer Bedeutung sind. Er ist ein tief in das Xylem eindringender Am…
View article: A balance of metabolism and diffusion articulates a gibberellin hormone gradient in the <i>Arabidopsis</i> root
A balance of metabolism and diffusion articulates a gibberellin hormone gradient in the <i>Arabidopsis</i> root Open
The plant hormone gibberellin (GA 4 ) regulates numerous developmental processes. Within the root, GA 4 controls growth, in part, by controlling the extent of cell elongation. The nlsGPS1 FRET biosensor revealed a GA 4 gradient within the …
View article: Iron deficiency changes regulatory mechanisms governing sieve element cell differentiation
Iron deficiency changes regulatory mechanisms governing sieve element cell differentiation Open
Plant cell differentiation incorporates environmental cues over time to optimize overall growth. Iron deficiency influences development, such as root hair, cortical, and endodermal cell differentiation. However, the mechanisms by which iro…
View article: Cambium LBDs promote radial growth by regulating PLL-mediated pectin metabolism
Cambium LBDs promote radial growth by regulating PLL-mediated pectin metabolism Open
Plant growth originates from the interlinked action of cell division and cell growth. During radial growth of secondary tissues, bifacial cambial stem cells grow and divide to produce xylem and phloem precursors, which subsequently undergo…
View article: Sansevieria bangalalana Mollel, M. Burkart, Sikawa & Yinger 2025, sp. nov.
Sansevieria bangalalana Mollel, M. Burkart, Sikawa & Yinger 2025, sp. nov. Open
Sansevieria bangalalana Mollel, M.Burkart, Sikawa & Yinger sp. nov. urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77370777-1 Figs 1–6 Diagnosis Sansevieria bangalalana sp. nov. is the only species of Sansevieria known presently that has capitate inflorescences …
View article: A node-localized efflux transporter for loading iron to developing tissues in rice
A node-localized efflux transporter for loading iron to developing tissues in rice Open
View article: Shifting in the shadows: Morphofunctional variations of <i>Miconia sellowiana</i> Naudin (Melastomataceae) associated with cave environments
Shifting in the shadows: Morphofunctional variations of <i>Miconia sellowiana</i> Naudin (Melastomataceae) associated with cave environments Open
Caves present unique ecological conditions that influence the distribution and adaptation of species, yet studies on cave‐associated vegetation remain limited. This study investigated how cave conditions affect the functional traits of Mic…
View article: Auxin transport positions stem cells in the vascular cambium during normal development and regeneration
Auxin transport positions stem cells in the vascular cambium during normal development and regeneration Open
The vascular cambium contains bifacial stem cells producing secondary phloem in one and secondary xylem to the opposite direction. In Arabidopsis roots, these stem cells are first established adjacent to primary xylem cells suggesting that…
View article: Leaf Anatomy, Volatile Metabolite Profile, and Cytotoxic Activity of the Endemic <scp> <i>Seseli tomentosum</i> </scp> Vis.: Insights Into Species‐Specific Adaptations
Leaf Anatomy, Volatile Metabolite Profile, and Cytotoxic Activity of the Endemic <span> <i>Seseli tomentosum</i> </span> Vis.: Insights Into Species‐Specific Adaptations Open
Seseli tomentosum Vis. is an endemic species distributed along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. In this study, the leaf structure as observed by light and electron microscopy, the phytochemical composition of the volatile organic com…
View article: Phloem-specific translational regulation of soybean nodulation: Insights from a phloem-targeted TRAP-seq approach
Phloem-specific translational regulation of soybean nodulation: Insights from a phloem-targeted TRAP-seq approach Open
Soybean (Glycine max) root nodulation is a symbiotic process that requires complex molecular and cellular coordination. The phloem plays a crucial role not only in nutrient transport but also in long-distance signaling that regulates nodul…
View article: PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDY AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHIC FINGERPRINTING OF TERMINALIA ARJUNA (ROXB. EX DC.) WIGHT & ARN. BARK
PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDY AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHIC FINGERPRINTING OF TERMINALIA ARJUNA (ROXB. EX DC.) WIGHT & ARN. BARK Open
Background: Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & Arn.), widely recognized in Ayurveda for its cardioprotective and wound-healing properties, is a rich source of bioactive phytoconstituents including triterpenoids, flavonoids, glycosid…
View article: Optimizing EPG recording duration for monitoring feeding behavior of the banana aphid ( <i>Pentalonia nigronervosa</i> ) on ‘Cavendish’ banana
Optimizing EPG recording duration for monitoring feeding behavior of the banana aphid ( <i>Pentalonia nigronervosa</i> ) on ‘Cavendish’ banana Open
Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) is one of the most important diseases affecting bananas worldwide. It is transmitted persistently by the banana aphid, Pentalonia nigronervosa (Hemiptera: Aphididae), with acquisition and inoculation feeding …
View article: Different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi alleviate aluminum-induced metabolic disruption and promote loquat growth
Different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi alleviate aluminum-induced metabolic disruption and promote loquat growth Open
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) productivity is severely constrained by acidic soils due to aluminum (Al) toxicity. Although arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can alleviate Al stress, the species-specific mechanisms remain unclear. This stud…
View article: Experimental evidence for photosynthetic dependency of phloem sap generation in minor veins
Experimental evidence for photosynthetic dependency of phloem sap generation in minor veins Open
View article: Carrot (Daucus carota L.) as Host for Pentastiridius leporinus and Phloem-Restricted Pathogens in Germany
Carrot (Daucus carota L.) as Host for Pentastiridius leporinus and Phloem-Restricted Pathogens in Germany Open
Pentastiridius leporinus (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae) is considered the main vector of three phloem-restricted pathogens, γ-proteobacteria ‘Candidatus Arsenophonus phytopathogenicus’, ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma solani’ (Stolbur phytop…
View article: Synchronizing sucrose effluxers with influxers in phloem loading for yield output and adaptation to environment
Synchronizing sucrose effluxers with influxers in phloem loading for yield output and adaptation to environment Open
View article: Determination of the phloem transport pathways and destination of photosynthates in soybean using autoradiography and fluorescent tracer imaging
Determination of the phloem transport pathways and destination of photosynthates in soybean using autoradiography and fluorescent tracer imaging Open
Vascular tissues transport water and nutrients in plants, with the phloem distributing photosynthates from source to sink. The direction of phloem transport is determined by the positional relationship between sources and sinks and by vasc…
View article: An updated history of <scp>TDIF</scp>‐<scp>PXY</scp> signalling: a study in cell fate and tissue patterning
An updated history of <span>TDIF</span>‐<span>PXY</span> signalling: a study in cell fate and tissue patterning Open
Summary Non‐cell autonomous signalling is a mechanism by which stem cells are maintained across the tree of life. In plants, many stem cell populations are regulated by peptide ligands related to CLAVATA3, which are secreted from one cell …
View article: Translocation of Foliar‐Applied Nanoparticles: A Critical Review From a Plant Science Perspective
Translocation of Foliar‐Applied Nanoparticles: A Critical Review From a Plant Science Perspective Open
Recent advances in plant science have greatly enhanced agronomic practices involving the foliar application of agrochemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides. However, the limited phloem mobility of certain nutrients and nonsystemic pest…
View article: Editorial Expression of Concern: Tissue specific expression of potent insecticidal, Allium sativum leaf agglutinin (ASAL) in important pulse crop, chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to resist the phloem feeding Aphis craccivora
Editorial Expression of Concern: Tissue specific expression of potent insecticidal, Allium sativum leaf agglutinin (ASAL) in important pulse crop, chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to resist the phloem feeding Aphis craccivora Open
View article: Fascinating Ambimobile Aryldiones in Crop Protection: Managing Grass Weeds and Harmful Sucking Insects
Fascinating Ambimobile Aryldiones in Crop Protection: Managing Grass Weeds and Harmful Sucking Insects Open
This review examines the innovation journeys, developments, and properties of two ambimobile crop protection compounds containing a 2-aryl-1,3-dione pharmacophoric motif: pinoxaden for post-emergence broad-spectrum grass weed control in ce…
View article: Differential accumulation of coronatine-induced protein correlates with secondary laticifer proliferation in vascular cambia of phloem tissues in the Hevea rubber tree
Differential accumulation of coronatine-induced protein correlates with secondary laticifer proliferation in vascular cambia of phloem tissues in the Hevea rubber tree Open
View article: Synchrotron X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy unveils selenium distribution and a phloem-sink hypothesis in <i>Neptunia amplexicaulis</i>
Synchrotron X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy unveils selenium distribution and a phloem-sink hypothesis in <i>Neptunia amplexicaulis</i> Open
Neptunia amplexicaulis is a legume that grows on seleniferous soils in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the strongest known selenium (Se) hyperaccumulators, capable of accumulating up to 13,600 μg Se g-1 in its leaves. This study aimed …
View article: Genome-Wide Analysis and Screening of Uridine Diphosphate-Glycosyltransferase Family Genes Involved in Lignin/Flavonoid Glycosylation and Stress Response in Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich
Genome-Wide Analysis and Screening of Uridine Diphosphate-Glycosyltransferase Family Genes Involved in Lignin/Flavonoid Glycosylation and Stress Response in Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich Open
Lignins and flavonoids, which are derived from the phenylpropanoid pathway and share common precursors, play an important role in Boehmeria nivea (ramie). Uridine diphosphate-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) are essential for the glycosylation …
View article: An extremely narrow bottleneck limits cucumber mosaic virus RNA2 during phloem unloading within inoculated leaves
An extremely narrow bottleneck limits cucumber mosaic virus RNA2 during phloem unloading within inoculated leaves Open
Previous studies have suggested that plant viruses experience genetic bottlenecks in phloem-mediated long-distance movement; however, the detailed mechanisms of these genetic bottlenecks have not been analyzed, and their size has not been …
View article: Retraction Note: A novel approach for developing resistance in rice against phloem limited viruses by antagonizing the phloem feeding hemipteran vectors
Retraction Note: A novel approach for developing resistance in rice against phloem limited viruses by antagonizing the phloem feeding hemipteran vectors Open
View article: Pectin Metabolism Influences Phloem Architecture and Flowering Time in <i>Arabidopsis Thaliana</i>
Pectin Metabolism Influences Phloem Architecture and Flowering Time in <i>Arabidopsis Thaliana</i> Open
Cell wall matrices undergo continuous remodeling during plant growth and development. The methyl‐ and de‐methyl‐esterification of pectic homogalacturonan dynamically influence the physicochemical and mechanical properties of cell walls, an…
View article: <scp>PagSAMDC4a</scp> ‐Mediated Polyamine Synthesis Regulate Vessel Differentiation Under Drought Stress Conditions in Poplar
<span>PagSAMDC4a</span> ‐Mediated Polyamine Synthesis Regulate Vessel Differentiation Under Drought Stress Conditions in Poplar Open
Frequent and prolonged drought stress is a primary factor limiting the growth and development of perennial woody plants. Xylem vessel cells are crucial for water transport in woody plants; however, the molecular mechanisms governing the ch…
View article: Exploring Composition and Within-Population Variation in the Phloem Exudate “Manna” in Eucalyptus viminalis
Exploring Composition and Within-Population Variation in the Phloem Exudate “Manna” in Eucalyptus viminalis Open
Sugary phloem exudates are produced by many plant species and play key roles in carbon storage, defense, and ecological interactions. Among eucalypts, one such exudate, manna, is an important carbohydrate source for birds, mammals, and ins…
View article: Macrotyloma axillare ‘Java’ presents structural and biochemical responses against Meloidogyne javanica
Macrotyloma axillare ‘Java’ presents structural and biochemical responses against Meloidogyne javanica Open
The genus Meloidogyne is one of the most significant groups of plant-parasitic nematodes. Plant species capable of inhibiting the development and reproduction of this pathogen can be utilized as a management strategy. This study aimed to a…