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Potassium‐dependent wood formation in poplar: seasonal aspects and environmental limitations
Author(s) -
Ache P.,
Fromm J.,
Hedrich R.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
plant biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.871
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1438-8677
pISSN - 1435-8603
DOI - 10.1111/j.1438-8677.2009.00282.x
Subject(s) - biology , potassium , limiting , biomass (ecology) , dormancy , wood production , botany , ecology , forest management , germination , chemistry , mechanical engineering , organic chemistry , engineering
Potassium availability and acquisition are pivotal for the generation of biomass and thus wood formation in growing poplar trees. Here, we focus on the role of potassium (K + ) in wood production, transitions between dormancy and active growth, and limiting environmental conditions. Molecular mechanisms, such as expression and activity of K + transporters and channels controlling seasonal changes in wood formation, are discussed.