In nature, angiosperm trees develop tension wood on the upper side of their leaning trunks and drooping branches. Development of tension wood is one of the straightening mechanisms by which trees ...

Understanding how plants coordinate vertical growth with wood formation is essential for improving biomass production. A ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The secondary phloem of pecan is segmented by narrow rays into radial sectors of varying width. Irregular bands of fibers alternate with ...

Scientists have identified a crucial mechanism that allows plants to shape their vascular systems, determining whether they grow soft edible storage organs or develop the rigid woody tissue ...