Long Non-Coding RNAs: Rising Regulators of Plant Reproductive Development

Long Non-Coding RNAs: Rising Regulators of Plant Reproductive Development

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) exert a multitude of functions in regulating numerous biological processes. Recent studies have uncovered a growing number of lncRNAs within the plant genome. These molecules show striking tissue-specific expression patterns, suggesting that they exert regulatory funct...

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Published in:Agronomy (Basel) Vol. 9; no. 2; p. 53
Main Authors: Yu, Tongtong, Zhu, Hongliang
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Basel MDPI AG 26-01-2019
Subjects:
Biological activity
Breeding
Cold
DNA methylation
Flowering
flowering time
Gene expression
Genomes
long non-coding RNAs
MicroRNAs
molecular regulatory mechanisms
Non-coding RNA
Plant breeding
Proteins
reproductive development
Roles
Seeds
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Summary:Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) exert a multitude of functions in regulating numerous biological processes. Recent studies have uncovered a growing number of lncRNAs within the plant genome. These molecules show striking tissue-specific expression patterns, suggesting that they exert regulatory functions in the growth and development processes of plants. Plant reproductive development is tightly regulated by both environmental and endogenous factors. As plant reproductive development is a crucial aspect of crop breeding, lncRNAs that modulate reproductive development are now particularly worth regarding. Here, we summarize findings that implicate lncRNAs in the control of plant reproductive development, especially in flowering control. Additionally, we elaborate on the regulation mechanisms of lncRNAs, tools for research on their function and mechanism, and potential directions of future research.
ISSN:2073-4395
2073-4395
DOI:10.3390/agronomy9020053