Characterization of the Populus PLCP Gene Family and the Function of PtrXCP2A in Wood Formation
Papain-like cysteine proteases (PLCPs) are a class of proteolytic enzymes that are involved in plant stress, immunity, growth and development processes. Compared to the extensive research on herbaceous plants, little is known about the PLCPs in trees, and the involvement of PLCPs in wood formation still needs to be con...