The <i>BpFLA1</i> and <i>BpFLA2</i> genes are involved in regulating secondary xylem development in <i>Betula platyphylla</i> and respond to artificial bending
BpFLA1/2 functions as a critical regulator of cell wall development and a negative regulator of xylem fibre and TW formation in birch. Therefore, this study identifies BpFLA1/2 as a novel target for genetic improvement. BpFLA1/2 overexpression potentially enhances wood straightness and quality, whereas its suppression or knockout may benefit cellulose production for pulpwood applications.
Authors
- Chao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9913-6677)
- Ying Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4084-908X)
- Jiawei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5782-5543)
- Yan Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6692-3348)
- Kim Lien Phan Thi
Institutions
- Northeast Forestry University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Botany
- Published
- 2025-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcaf248
- Primary Topic
- Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00