The Critical Role of miRNAs in Regulation of Flowering Time and Flower Development

Genes

Lihui Zeng¹  Saquib Waheed¹ 

[1] College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 35002, China;

关键词: micrornas;    flower regulation;    juvenility;    floral induction;    flower development;   

DOI  :  10.3390/genes11030319

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Flowering is an important biological process for plants that ensures reproductive success. The onset of flowering needs to be coordinated with an appropriate time of year, which requires tight control of gene expression acting in concert to form a regulatory network. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs known as master modulators of gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Many different miRNA families are involved in flowering-related processes such as the induction of floral competence, floral patterning, and the development of floral organs. This review highlights the diverse roles of miRNAs in controlling the flowering process and flower development, in combination with potential biotechnological applications for miRNAs implicated in flower regulation.

【 授权许可】

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