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    • Molecular genetics

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    • Shoot apical meristems (SAMs) are crucial stem cell populations initiating plant aerial structures.
    • Decades of research reveal intricate molecular networks regulating SAM maintenance and organogenesis.
    • Hormonal regulation, particularly auxin and cytokinin, plays a vital role in coordinating gene expression within SAMs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the complex multiscale processes controlling shoot apical meristem function.
    • To investigate the interplay between molecular regulators, hormonal signals, and cellular mechanics in SAMs.
    • To highlight emerging tools and perspectives for addressing open questions in SAM regulation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of genetic studies on shoot apical meristem regulation.
    • Analysis of live imaging techniques for observing meristem dynamics.
    • Integration of computational modeling approaches to understand network behavior.
    • Examination of hormonal signaling pathways, including auxin and cytokinin.

    Main Results:

    • Identified complex molecular networks governing SAM maintenance and organ production.
    • Highlighted the critical role of local interactions and hormonal regulation (auxin, cytokinin) in spatio-temporal control.
    • Emphasized the influence of network components on cell growth rates and mechanical properties.
    • Acknowledged the multiscale nature of SAM control with multiple feedback loops.

    Conclusions:

    • The precise control mechanisms of complex, multi-feedback processes in SAMs remain largely unresolved.
    • Genetics, live imaging, and computational modeling offer promising avenues for future research.
    • Further investigation is needed to fully elucidate how molecular and hormonal signals translate into controlled growth and organ formation.