Rootstock messages help poplar scions grow faster
Researchers from Hebei Agricultural University have discovered that using specific rootstocks can enhance the growth and photosynthetic performance of poplar scions. The study identifies how mobile RNAs and metabolites regulate these physiological improvements in grafted woody plants.
Why it matters
Understanding grafting mechanisms is crucial for improving the propagation of elite tree varieties for forestry and wood production.
Analysis of key metabolites, and determination of phenotypic, growth and physiological indices in N. benthamiana under root application of kaempferol.
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