Secondary growth in the tomato stem is suppressed by the flowering regulators FUL2 and STM3
Kailash Pandey, Amponsah Preko Appiah, Robin van Velzen, Iris E. Zahn, Ellora Basu, Gerco C. Angenent, Peter J. Deuss, Marian Bemer
This study identifies FUL2 and STM3 as repressors of secondary growth in tomato stems, showing their role in limiting xylem accumulation during stem development.
bioRxiv · Nov 6, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology