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

Transgenic Plants02:50

Transgenic Plants

8.4K
Recombinant DNA technology called transgenesis is often used to add a foreign gene or remove a detrimental gene from an organism. Such genetically modified organisms are called transgenic organisms.
The first-ever transgenic plant was a tobacco plant developed in 1983 that showed resistance against the tobacco mosaic virus. Since then, many transgenic plants have been developed and commercialized for improving the agricultural, ornamental, and horticultural value of a crop plant. Transgenic...
8.4K
Plant Breeding and Biotechnology01:59

Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

21.4K
Crop cultivation has a long history in human civilization, with records showing the cultivation of cereal plants beginning at around 8000 BC. This early plant breeding was developed primarily to provide a steady supply of food.
21.4K
Meristems and Plant Growth02:36

Meristems and Plant Growth

49.0K
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.
49.0K
Ecological Succession02:17

Ecological Succession

21.2K
Ecological succession is influenced by the processes of facilitation, inhibition, and toleration. Facilitation occurs when early successional species create more favorable ecological conditions for subsequent species, such as enhanced nutrient, water, or light availability. In contrast, inhibition happens when early successional species create unfavorable ecological conditions for potential successive species, such as limiting resource availability. In some cases, later successional species...
21.2K
Introduction to Wood01:19

Introduction to Wood

694
Wood, derived from trees, is a versatile and widely used construction material. Trees feature a trunk surrounded by a protective layer of dead bark. Beneath this outer layer lies the living bark, followed by the cambium, and then the sapwood which transitions into heartwood as it matures. At the center of the trunk is the pith. The age of a tree can be discerned by examining its growth rings, which are concentric bands visible in the trunk's cross-section.
The structural integrity of the...
694
Xylem and Transpiration-driven Transport of Resources02:03

Xylem and Transpiration-driven Transport of Resources

26.2K
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.
26.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Single-cell and spatial omics in plants: from cellular atlases to regulatory mechanisms.

Journal of experimental botany·2026
Same author

Unraveling plant phenotype to genotype associations with daily hyperspectral traits in <i>Populus trichocarpa</i>.

Plant phenomics (Washington, D.C.)·2026
Same author

Telomere-to-telomere assemblies of chromosome 10 reveal complex adaptive variation of 3-ketoacyl-CoA-synthases in <i>Populus trichocarpa</i> likely driven by Helitrons.

Forestry research·2026
Same author

Phytochemical Diversity in <i>Populus trichocarpa</i> Buds: Insights into Population Variation and Antifungal Properties.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

High Terpene Production in Myrtaceae: Evolutionary Insights from Terpene Pathway Genes.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Higher Wood Density Lowers Feedstock Cost and Has Minimal Impact on Biomass Conversion to Biofuels.

ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 10, 2026

The Use of Induced Somatic Sector Analysis ISSA for Studying Genes and Promoters Involved in Wood Formation and Secondary Stem Development
09:54

The Use of Induced Somatic Sector Analysis ISSA for Studying Genes and Promoters Involved in Wood Formation and Secondary Stem Development

Published on: October 5, 2016

9.2K

Woody Plant Transformation: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.

Bal Krishna Maharjan1, Md Torikul Islam1,2, Adnan Muzaffar1,2

  • 1Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Genetic transformation accelerates woody plant improvement by overcoming long generation times. Advances like in planta systems and DNA-free genome editing enable predictable engineering for a sustainable future.

Keywords:
Agrobacterium tumefaciensRhizobium rhizogenesdevelopmental regulatorshairy rootin planta transformation

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Tissue Culture-Free Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation in Large Woody Plants
05:52

Author Spotlight: Tissue Culture-Free Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation in Large Woody Plants

Published on: November 17, 2023

3.7K
CcCIPK14 Gene Function Analysis to Illuminate the Efficient Root Transgenic System
07:00

CcCIPK14 Gene Function Analysis to Illuminate the Efficient Root Transgenic System

Published on: September 23, 2021

2.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 10, 2026

The Use of Induced Somatic Sector Analysis ISSA for Studying Genes and Promoters Involved in Wood Formation and Secondary Stem Development
09:54

The Use of Induced Somatic Sector Analysis ISSA for Studying Genes and Promoters Involved in Wood Formation and Secondary Stem Development

Published on: October 5, 2016

9.2K
Author Spotlight: Tissue Culture-Free Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation in Large Woody Plants
05:52

Author Spotlight: Tissue Culture-Free Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation in Large Woody Plants

Published on: November 17, 2023

3.7K
CcCIPK14 Gene Function Analysis to Illuminate the Efficient Root Transgenic System
07:00

CcCIPK14 Gene Function Analysis to Illuminate the Efficient Root Transgenic System

Published on: September 23, 2021

2.2K

Area of Science:

  • Plant biotechnology
  • Forestry and horticulture
  • Molecular genetics

Background:

  • Woody plants (forest and fruit trees) offer vital ecological and economic benefits.
  • Genetic improvement is hindered by long generation intervals and high heterozygosity.
  • Genetic transformation offers a method to accelerate domestication and improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze current woody plant transformation techniques.
  • To evaluate the integration of established platforms with emerging technologies.
  • To highlight advancements for predictable genetic engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established DNA delivery methods (Agrobacterium, Rhizobium, particle bombardment).
  • Analysis of regeneration pathways (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, hairy root).
  • Examination of disruptive technologies (developmental regulators, in planta systems, DNA-free genome editing).

Main Results:

  • Conventional methods face challenges in efficiency, genotype dependency, and tissue culture reliance.
  • Developmental regulators enhance regeneration.
  • In planta systems reduce reliance on tissue culture.
  • DNA-free genome editing addresses regulatory and public concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Woody plant transformation is shifting from empirical optimization to rational engineering.
  • Breakthroughs in genera like Populus, Malus, Citrus, and Pinus demonstrate this paradigm shift.
  • These advancements are crucial for developing sustainable woody plant resources.