Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Xylem and Transpiration-driven Transport of Resources02:03

Xylem and Transpiration-driven Transport of Resources

28.3K
The xylem of vascular plants distributes water and dissolved minerals that are taken up by the roots to the rest of the plant. The cells that transport xylem sap are dead upon maturity, and the movement of xylem sap is a passive process.
28.3K
Meristems and Plant Growth02:36

Meristems and Plant Growth

51.6K
Plants grow throughout their lives; this is called indeterminate growth, and it distinguishes plants from most animals. Although certain parts of plants stop growing (e.g., leaves and flowers), others grow continuously—like roots and stems.
51.6K
Primary and Secondary Growth in Roots and Shoots03:02

Primary and Secondary Growth in Roots and Shoots

62.4K
Vascular plants, which account for over 90% of the Earth’s vegetation, all undergo primary growth—which lengthens roots and shoots. Many land plants, notably woody plants, also undergo secondary growth—which thickens roots and shoots.
62.4K
Plasmodesmata02:32

Plasmodesmata

36.4K
The organs in a multicellular organism’s body are made up of tissues formed by cells. To work together cohesively, cells must communicate. One way that cells communicate is through direct contact with other cells. The points of contact that connect adjacent cells are called intercellular junctions.
36.4K
Plasmodesmata01:20

Plasmodesmata

4.7K
In a multicellular organism, cells must communicate to work together in a coordinated manner. One way that cells communicate is through direct contact with other cells. The points of contact that connect adjacent cells are called intercellular junctions.
Intercellular junctions are a feature of fungal, plant, and animal cells. However, different types of junctions are found in different kinds of cells. Intercellular junctions found in animal cells include tight junctions, gap junctions, and...
4.7K
The Apoplast and Symplast01:46

The Apoplast and Symplast

55.5K
Plant growth depends on its ability to take up water and dissolved minerals from the soil. The root system of every plant is equipped with the necessary tissues to facilitate the entry of water and solutes. The plant tissues involved in the transport of water and minerals have two major compartments - the apoplast and the symplast. The apoplast includes everything outside the plasma membrane of living cells and consists of cell walls, extracellular spaces, xylem, phloem, and tracheids. The...
55.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cytokinin-activated DIRIGENT13 promotes lignan synthesis to regulate root growth and abiotic stress tolerance by modulating ROS homeostasis in Arabidopsis.

Plant communications·2026
Same author

Cytokinin downregulates Photosystem II photochemistry during prolonged darkness in a phytochrome B-dependent manner.

The New phytologist·2026
Same author

PWO proteins are associated with PRC2 since their emergence in vascular plants.

The New phytologist·2026
Same author

SMG7 and eIF4A constitute a homeostatic module controlling P-body condensation and function of meiotic bodies.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Plant hormone and peptide signaling converge in the genetic network regulating cambium activation in Arabidopsis roots.

The Plant cell·2026
Same author

Recruitment of bifunctional regulator thermospermine to methylated ribosomes directs xylem fate.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

Xylem Water Distribution in Woody Plants Visualized with a Cryo-scanning Electron Microscope
10:47

Xylem Water Distribution in Woody Plants Visualized with a Cryo-scanning Electron Microscope

Published on: June 20, 2019

9.4K

Xylem development - from the cradle to the grave.

Kamil Růžička1, Robertas Ursache2, Jan Hejátko1

  • 1Department of Functional Genomics and Proteomics, Central European Institute of Technology, Masaryk University, Kamenice 25, Brno, CZ-62500, Czech Republic.

The New Phytologist
|March 27, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Plant xylem development relies on water and nutrient transport. Key factors like hormones and regulators control xylem formation and maturation, crucial for plant growth and adaptation.

Keywords:
auxincell wallcytokininpattern formationroot developmentvascular developmentwoodxylem

More Related Videos

Using High Resolution Computed Tomography to Visualize the Three Dimensional Structure and Function of Plant Vasculature
11:49

Using High Resolution Computed Tomography to Visualize the Three Dimensional Structure and Function of Plant Vasculature

Published on: April 5, 2013

21.9K
A Technical Perspective in Modern Tree-ring Research - How to Overcome Dendroecological and Wood Anatomical Challenges
09:33

A Technical Perspective in Modern Tree-ring Research - How to Overcome Dendroecological and Wood Anatomical Challenges

Published on: March 5, 2015

29.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 15, 2026

Xylem Water Distribution in Woody Plants Visualized with a Cryo-scanning Electron Microscope
10:47

Xylem Water Distribution in Woody Plants Visualized with a Cryo-scanning Electron Microscope

Published on: June 20, 2019

9.4K
Using High Resolution Computed Tomography to Visualize the Three Dimensional Structure and Function of Plant Vasculature
11:49

Using High Resolution Computed Tomography to Visualize the Three Dimensional Structure and Function of Plant Vasculature

Published on: April 5, 2013

21.9K
A Technical Perspective in Modern Tree-ring Research - How to Overcome Dendroecological and Wood Anatomical Challenges
09:33

A Technical Perspective in Modern Tree-ring Research - How to Overcome Dendroecological and Wood Anatomical Challenges

Published on: March 5, 2015

29.9K

Area of Science:

  • Plant Biology
  • Plant Physiology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Xylem is vital for water, nutrient transport, and structural support in plants.
  • Wood (secondary xylem) forms the bulk of mature woody plant structures.
  • Plant adaptation relies on efficient vascular tissue function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline key mechanisms controlling xylem formation and maturation.
  • To review factors influencing xylem development in model plants and trees.
  • To highlight processes completing xylem cell fate.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on xylem development.
  • Emphasis on studies using Arabidopsis thaliana and tree species.
  • Analysis of hormonal, signaling, and regulatory pathways.

Main Results:

  • Hormones, signal transducers, and (post)transcriptional regulators are key to xylem formation.
  • Specific mechanisms govern cell wall formation and programmed cell death during maturation.
  • Xylem development is a complex, regulated process across diverse plant species.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding xylem development is crucial for plant growth and environmental adaptation.
  • Key molecular and cellular processes ensure proper xylem function.
  • Further research can optimize plant vascular development for various applications.