Three-dimensional nano-imaging reveals subtle changes in xylem structure in CAD-deficient sorghum
Laís Bianchoni Manoel, Francine Faia Fernandes, Edurado Monteiro, Leydson Gabriel Alves de Lima, Tiago Araujo Kalile, Florian Meneau, Igor Cesarino, Carla C. Polo
The paper uses 3D nano-imaging to show that CAD deficiency in sorghum alters xylem lumen shape, affecting hydraulic performance.
bioRxiv · Feb 23, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology