Impact of nitrogen and importance of silicon on mechanical stem strength in Schoenoplectus acutus and Schoenoplectus californicus: applications for restoration
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DOI: 10.1007/s11273-017-9586-3
Abstract: Nitrogen (N) and Silicon (Si) availability can affect the vigor and resiliency of plant communities. The effects of N on plant growth has been investigated in multiple species and is understood to promote growth. Though… read more here.
Keywords: acutus schoenoplectus; stem strength; schoenoplectus; schoenoplectus acutus ... See more keywords
Silicon enhances stem strength by promoting lignin accumulation in herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.016
Abstract: Herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) is a popular high-end cut flower, but stem bending caused by low stem strength severely decreases its quality. To enhance stem strength, the regulatory effects of exogenous silicon were investigated… read more here.
Keywords: stem strength; strength; herbaceous peony; lignin accumulation ... See more keywords
The herbaceous peony transcription factor WRKY41a promotes secondary cell wall thickening to enhance stem strength.
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DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiac507
Abstract: Stem bending or lodging caused by insufficient stem strength is an important limiting factor for plant production. Secondary cell walls play a crucial role in plant stem strength, but whether WRKY transcription factors can positively… read more here.
Keywords: stem; secondary cell; cell wall; stem strength ... See more keywords