The vascular network consisting of phloem and xylem (wood) provides plants with structural support ... Our group has been pioneering the understanding of phloem development and vascular meristem, (pro ...

We study genes that contribute to cell division activity in vascular cambium, the meristem between xylem (wood) and phloem. Understanding the regulation of the cambium activity enhancing factors might ...

Phloem Sieve tubes ... substances in sieve tubes. Xylem Xylem vessels Transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots, up the plant. Growing points Meristem Produce new cells by mitosis.