Review literature. Plant Stem Cells: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications
Elsayed, H., Abd-Already, S. (2025). Review literature. Plant Stem Cells: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications. EKB Journal Management System, 65(1), 127-137. doi: 10.21608/bnni.2025.440498
Hanaa H Elsayed; Seham A Abd-Already. "Review literature. Plant Stem Cells: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications". EKB Journal Management System, 65, 1, 2025, 127-137. doi: 10.21608/bnni.2025.440498
Elsayed, H., Abd-Already, S. (2025). 'Review literature. Plant Stem Cells: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications', EKB Journal Management System, 65(1), pp. 127-137. doi: 10.21608/bnni.2025.440498
Elsayed, H., Abd-Already, S. Review literature. Plant Stem Cells: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 65(1): 127-137. doi: 10.21608/bnni.2025.440498

Review literature. Plant Stem Cells: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications

Bulletin of the National Nutrition Institute of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Volume 65, Issue 1, June 2025, Page 127-137  XML PDF (527.56 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/bnni.2025.440498
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Authors
Hanaa H Elsayedorcid 1; Seham A Abd-Alreadyorcid 2
1National Nutrition Institute( NNI)
2National Nutrition Institute (NNI)
Abstract
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Corresponding author:
Hanaa H El-Sayed
Email: Hanaa_Hamad2003@Yahoo.com
Received: 16 May 2025
Accepted: 28 June 2025
Publication: 7 July 2025  
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El-Sayed HH and Abd-Elrady SA (2025): Plant Stem Cells: Regulatory Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications. BNNI;127-137 Doi:
Plant stem cells play a central role in lifelong organogenesis, growth, and regeneration by balancing self-renewal and differentiation. These pluripotent cells reside in key meristematic regions, the shoot apical meristem (SAM), root apical meristem (RAM), and lateral meristems, each governed by intricate genetic, hormonal, and epigenetic controls. Over the past two decades, substantial progress has been made in elucidating the molecular networks that sustain stem cell identity and regulate pattern formation and organ initiation. Core pathways involving transcription factors such as WUSCHEL (WUS), CLAVATA (CLV), and PLETHORA (PLT), in conjunction with phytohormonal signaling and chromatin dynamics, orchestrate stem cell function. This review synthesizes current insights into the spatial organization and molecular control of plant stem cells, explores recent advances in genetic and imaging technologies, and examines their translational potential in biotechnology and crop improvement. Finally, it highlights current knowledge gaps and outlines future research directions to deepen our understanding of plant developmental plasticity and regenerative capacity.
Keywords
shoot apical meristem; root apical meristem; lateral meristems; transcription factors; stem cell function
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