Comparative Microscopic, Transcriptome and IAA Content Analyses Reveal the Stem Growth Variations in Two Cultivars .

is not only an excellent ornamental tree species for courtyards, but it is also a popular bonsai tree. 'Oosterwijk' and 'Red sprite' are two varieties of . The former has a long stem with few branches, while the latter has a short stem.

Exogenous spermidine improved drought tolerance in seedlings.

Winterberry ( (L.) A. Gray) is a recently introduced ornamental tree species in China that has not been closely investigated for its drought resistance.

microRNAs: Key Players in Plant Response to Metal Toxicity.

Environmental metal pollution is a common problem threatening sustainable and safe crop production. Heavy metals (HMs) cause toxicity by targeting key molecules and life processes in plant cells. Plants counteract excess metals in the environment by enhancing defense responses, such as metal chelation, isolation to vacuoles, regulating metal intake through transporters, and strengthening antioxidant mechanisms.