Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (3): 13-25.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2022-0865

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Advances in the Development and Regulation of Vascular Cambium

GE Yan-rui(), ZHAO Ran, XU Jing, LI Ruo-fan, HU Yun-tao, LI Rui-li()   

  1. College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University/National Engineering Laboratory for Tree Breeding/Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education/The Tree and Ornamental Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100083
  • Received:2022-07-14 Online:2023-03-26 Published:2023-04-10

Abstract:

The vascular cambium, part of the secondary lateral meristem, contributes to the lateral growth of a plant. In recent years, many studies have strengthened our understanding of the vascular cambium. However, we still know far less about the vascular cambium than the apical meristem. Genetic and molecular studies have revealed that the proliferation and differentiation of cambium is regulated by many factors, including long-distance hormone signals, short-range peptide signals, and interactions between them. In addition, a large number of transcription factors and microRNAs also play a crucial role in the regulation of the vascular cambium activities. This review focuses on the novel discoveries on the development of vascular cambium and its regulation of proliferation and differentiation. The review also summarizes the current research and prospects for future research in this field.

Key words: vascular cambium, long-distance hormone signaling, short-range peptide signal, transcription factor, microRNAs