Photosynthetic assimilate determines branch size and biomass more than branch number in Arabidopsis
S. H. Park, Scott A. Finlayson, Chenxin Li
This study shows that photosynthetic assimilate affects branch size and biomass more than branch number in Arabidopsis, while auxin remains a key regulator of apical dominance.
bioRxiv · Jul 30, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology