The rapid-tome, a 3D-printed microtome, and an updated hand-sectioning method for high-quality plant sectioning

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Anatomics: phenotyping of plant anatomy

Christopher F. Strock et al.

Summary: Anatomics is a novel phenotyping strategy that focuses on high-throughput imaging and quantification of plant anatomy from field-grown plants. It has potential applications for genetic and physiological analysis of plant anatomical phenotypes.

TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Multiseriate cortical sclerenchyma enhance root penetration in compacted soils

Hannah M. Schneider et al.

Summary: The presence of multiseriate cortical sclerenchyma (MCS) in maize and wheat roots is associated with greater cell wall-to-lumen ratio and bending strength at the root tip. This trait improves root tensile strength and penetration ability, leading to deeper root systems and increased shoot biomass in compacted soils. MCS may be a valuable trait for enhancing plant performance in maize, wheat, and other grasses under edaphic stress.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

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Article Plant Sciences

BdERECTA controls vasculature patterning and phloem-xylem organization in Brachypodium distachyon

Kaori Sakai et al.

Summary: The vascular system of plants consists of xylem and phloem tissues organized into vascular bundles. A mutation in the ERECTA gene severely affected vascular tissue organization in the model grass Brachypodium, indicating a pleiotropic role in plant development. The mutation led to defects in vasculature anastomosis, suggesting a major role of ERECTA in vascular tissue organization.

BMC PLANT BIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Agronomy