This special issue is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Albert Lionel Clowes, who discovered the quiescent centre (QC) of the root apical meristem (RAM). His discovery was a foundation for contemporary studies of the QC and RAM function, maintenance, and organization. RAM function is fundamental for cell production and root growth. This special issue bundles reviews on the main tendencies, hypotheses, and future directions, and identifies unknowns in the field.

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静止中心和根尖分生组织：组织和功能

本期特刊旨在纪念 Frederick Albert Lionel Clowes 诞辰 100 周年，他发现了根尖分生组织 (RAM) 的静止中心 (QC)。他的发现为当代 QC 和 RAM 功能、维护和组织研究奠定了基础。RAM 功能是细胞生产和根系生长的基础。本期特刊汇集了对主要趋势、假设和未来方向的评论，并确定了该领域的未知数。