Common Names: Chinese fir
They studied how temperature affects plant growth in Chinese Fir by analyzing water use efficiency (WUE) and organic nutrient concentrations. WUE varied between leaves and branches, decreasing with age, but increasing with height and SPEI. This research can help optimize plantation management in response to changing climate conditions.
ClWOX genes in Cunninghamia lanceolata are crucial for plant development and stress response. ClWOX5 and ClWOX6 promote plant regeneration and could enhance genetic transformation. Understanding WOX genes in C. lanceolata is essential for future research.
Cedrol, a major component of CLOL essential oil, has shown significant antifungal activity against the brown root disease-causing fungus. It induces apoptosis and inhibits fungal growth through oxidative stress and activation of the mitochondrial pathway. Cedrol may be a promising antifungal agent for combating brown root disease.
Scientists sequenced the transcriptome of Iron-Heart Cunninghamia lanceolata, a Chinese fir relative with potential breeding traits. They obtained genetic information, identified molecular markers, and developed SSR primers for breeding, genetic analysis, and conservation efforts.