Overexpression of SHORT-ROOT2 transcription factor enhanced the outgrowth of mature axillary buds in poplar trees
Minglei Yi, Heyu Yang, Shaohui Yang, Jiehua Wang
This study shows that overexpressing PtSHR2 in poplar trees reduces apical dominance and promotes axillary bud outgrowth by disrupting auxin transport and hormonal balance.
Journal of Experimental Botany · Feb 1, 2022Peer-reviewedGenetics