Members of the MYB68 subclade orchestrate cork differentiation by regulating stem cell proliferation and suberin deposition

Molina D, Horvath S, Zhang X, Xiao W, Ragab N, Ripper D, Kilian J, Andersen TG, Ragni L.

Cell Rep. 2025; doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.116048

Unlocking the secrets of cork: We identify MYB68 subclade transcription factors as key regulators of suberin biosynthesis and cork cambium activity — opening new doors for bioengineering better plant barriers.