"Breakthrough Discovery: Unveiling the Mysteries of Plant Regeneration"
Scientists in Japan have discovered that the WOX13 gene acts as a negative regulator of shoot regeneration in plants. By promoting non-meristematic cell fate, WOX13 inhibits shoot regeneration efficiency. Knocking out WOX13 can enhance shoot regeneration and may have applications in agriculture and horticulture. This study provides new insights into cell-fate specification pathways and the regulation of plant regeneration.