Cell lineage in plant development

Curr Opin Genet Dev. 1991 Aug;1(2):169-73. doi: 10.1016/s0959-437x(05)80065-6.

Abstract

Lineage analyses in several plant species demonstrate that meristematic cells proliferate in a predictable manner to form the differentiated tissues of the mature shoot system. These studies also demonstrate, however, that the fates of meristematic cells are not absolutely dependent on their lineage. This variability indicates that interactions between cells must play a role in morphogenesis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cell Differentiation
  • Morphogenesis
  • Plant Cells
  • Plant Development*
  • Plants / embryology
  • Plants / genetics
  • Stem Cells / cytology*