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From Model Plants to Cannabis: Genetic Regulation of Glandular Trichome Development

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Nowadays Cannabis sativa L. is primarily valued for the cannabinoids produced and accumulated in its glandular trichomes. Consequently, it is of special relevance to address studies related to the biochemical, molecular, and morphological panorama of trichomes. This review highlights some of the most recent publications on the morphological, phenological, biochemical and molecular characterization of trichomes and mechanisms underlying their development. Particular emphasis is placed on the transcription factors related to trichome cell identity, drawing on studies conducted in model organisms and in Cannabis sativa L. Finally, we discuss emerging approaches for studying trichomes and highlight biotechnological perspectives that may facilitate future research and crop improvement.

Source: Plants

DOI: 10.3390/plants15182810

Authors: Juan David Romero Betancourt, Felipe Sarmiento Salazar, Hugo Germain

Institutions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Language: English

Topic: Plant Molecular Biology Research

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,258

Funders: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada