Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in Trees
Heartwood, serving as the central constituent of the xylem, plays a crucial role in the growth, development, and resilience of trees. The process of heartwood formation constitutes a complex biological phenomenon influenced by various factors. A thorough examination of the mechanisms underpinning he...
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| author | Shuqi Yang Fangcuo Qin Shengkun Wang Xiang Li Yunqing Zhou Sen Meng |
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| description | Heartwood, serving as the central constituent of the xylem, plays a crucial role in the growth, development, and resilience of trees. The process of heartwood formation constitutes a complex biological phenomenon influenced by various factors. A thorough examination of the mechanisms underpinning heartwood formation not only enhances our understanding of the growth and developmental paradigms regulating trees but also provides essential theoretical support and practical insights for the timber industry, forestry management, and ecological conservation. This paper offers an overview of the foundational processes involved in heartwood formation in plants. Furthermore, it presents a comprehensive review of the latest research advancements in this domain, covering five key aspects: metabolism, hormonal regulation, transcriptional regulation, cell biology, and environmental influences. This review serves as a valuable basis for future research endeavors in related academic fields. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1b35c9b684b04fa99528ab4c363f42562025-01-24T13:38:45ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292025-01-011519310.3390/life15010093Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in TreesShuqi Yang0Fangcuo Qin1Shengkun Wang2Xiang Li3Yunqing Zhou4Sen Meng5State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, ChinaHeartwood, serving as the central constituent of the xylem, plays a crucial role in the growth, development, and resilience of trees. The process of heartwood formation constitutes a complex biological phenomenon influenced by various factors. A thorough examination of the mechanisms underpinning heartwood formation not only enhances our understanding of the growth and developmental paradigms regulating trees but also provides essential theoretical support and practical insights for the timber industry, forestry management, and ecological conservation. This paper offers an overview of the foundational processes involved in heartwood formation in plants. Furthermore, it presents a comprehensive review of the latest research advancements in this domain, covering five key aspects: metabolism, hormonal regulation, transcriptional regulation, cell biology, and environmental influences. This review serves as a valuable basis for future research endeavors in related academic fields.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/93heartwoodsapwoodvascular cambiumprogrammed cell deathsecondary metabolites |
| spellingShingle | Shuqi Yang Fangcuo Qin Shengkun Wang Xiang Li Yunqing Zhou Sen Meng Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in Trees Life heartwood sapwood vascular cambium programmed cell death secondary metabolites |
| title | Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in Trees |
| title_full | Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in Trees |
| title_fullStr | Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in Trees |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in Trees |
| title_short | Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in Trees |
| title_sort | advances in the study of heartwood formation in trees |
| topic | heartwood sapwood vascular cambium programmed cell death secondary metabolites |
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