Global comparative transcriptome analysis identifies gene network regulating secondary xylem development in

Jae-Heung Ko1, Eric P Beers, Kyung-Hwan Han

  • 1Department of Forestry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1222, USA.

Summary

Researchers identified 52 core xylem genes regulating wood formation in Arabidopsis using novel digital transcriptome analyses. This study advances understanding of secondary growth genetic control and reveals a new cis-regulatory element.