WRKY Transcription Factors (TFs) as Key Regulators of Plant Resilience to Environmental Stresses: Current Perspective
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 2421 - 2421
Published: Oct. 19, 2024
Plants
encounter
various
stresses
in
their
natural
environments
and
can
effectively
respond
to
only
one
stress
at
a
time.
Through
complex
gene
network,
transcription
factors
(TFs)
such
as
WRKY
TFs
regulate
diverse
array
of
responses.
The
clarification
the
structural
characteristics
proteins,
along
with
recent
advancements
molecular
dynamics
simulations,
has
shed
light
on
formation,
stability,
interactions
DNA–protein
complexes.
This
provided
novel
viewpoint
regarding
control
TFs.
investigation
superfamilies,
encompassing
historical
development,
diversity,
evolutionary
patterns,
become
feasible
due
transcriptome
approach’s
capacity
provide
extensive
comprehensive
transcripts.
significance
lies
pivotal
role
within
several
signaling
cascades
regulatory
networks
that
influence
plant
defense
present
review
summarizes
functional
aspects
high-volume
sequence
data
from
different
species
studied
date.
Moreover,
comparative
analysis
approach
was
utilized
determine
functions
identified
response
both
abiotic
biotic
stresses,
revealed
through
numerous
studies
species.
results
this
will
be
understanding
events
context
climate
change,
incorporating
new
scientific
evidence
propose
an
innovative
viewpoint.
Language: Английский
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the WRKY gene family in lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus)
Shivadarshan S Jirli,
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Sharanbasappa D. Madival,
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Dwijesh Chandra Mishra
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
The
WRKY
gene
family
plays
a
very
important
role
in
plant
growth,
development,
and
response
to
both
biotic
abiotic
stresses.
Despite
its
importance,
is
yet
be
explored
lentil
(
Lentil
culinaris
Medikus),
an
legume
cultivated
worldwide.
This
study
presents
the
first
in-depth
analysis
of
genes
with
respect
their
genomic
organization,
evolution,
expression
patterns.
A
total
105
LcWRKY
were
identified,
distributed
across
seven
chromosomes,
classified
into
six
subgroups
based
on
conserved
motifs
phylogenetic
relationships.
Promoter
revealed
cis-regulatory
elements
associated
hormone
signalling
stress
responses
underscoring
adaptation.
Chromosome
mapping
showed
uneven
distribution,
chromosome
5
hosting
most,
indicating
duplication's
events
might
have
played
evolution.
Synteny
Arabidopsis
further
confirmed
evolutionary
conservation
this
family.
In
silico
profiling
16
that
significantly
upregulated
under
salt
drought
conditions,
supporting
involvement
tolerance.
Notably,
LcWRKY46
LcWRKY73
significant
upregulation
stress,
whereas
LcWRKY22
LcWRKY47
critical
roles
enhancing
tolerance
lentil.
not
only
advances
our
understanding
organization
evolution
but
also
provides
insights
potential
adaptation,
which
can
utilized
by
researchers
design
stress-tolerant
varieties.
Language: Английский
The GhWRKY46‐GhGAI Module Mediates Cotton Flowering by Regulating the Expression of Flowering Promotion Factors
Mengxi Sun,
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Miaoqian Yang,
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Xinyu Dang
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et al.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2025
ABSTRACT
Flowering
represents
a
pivotal
developmental
transition
stage
in
the
life
cycle
of
plant,
and
occurrence
flowering
at
optimal
time
is
critical
for
reproductive
success.
WRKY
transcription
factors
play
vital
role
signaling
network
that
governs
multitude
plant
processes.
Here,
gene,
GhWRKY46
,
was
differentially
expressed
early
late
maturing
materials
identified
via
association
analysis,
it
specifically
flower
buds.
Under
natural
light
temperature
conditions,
compared
to
Jin668,
OE‐GhWRKY46
plants
advanced
by
approximately
6
days,
while
CR‐GhWRKY46
delayed
8
days.
Transcriptomic
data
indicated
overexpression
or
knockout
resulted
activation
repression,
respectively,
photoperiod
gene
CO‐Like
genes
related
bud
differentiation.
Combined
RNA‐seq
DAP‐seq
analysis
revealed
three
genes,
namely,
GhCOL4
GhCOL2
GhFPF1‐like
may
be
downstream
.
Dual‐luciferase
assays
electrophoretic
mobility
shift
(EMSAs)
demonstrated
could
directly
bind
W‐box
promote
expression
these
genes.
Similarly,
GhFT
also
found
activated
Both
vivo
vitro
biochemical
analyses
interacted
with
GhGAI,
GhGAI
interfere
transcriptional
GhWRKY46,
which
turn
inhibited
In
conclusion,
this
study
accurately
predicted
binding
motif,
important
construction
regulatory
networks
family
other
crops
introduces
novel
module
regulation
pathway
cotton.
Language: Английский
Abiotic Stress in Cotton: Insights into Plant Responses and Biotechnological Solutions
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1638 - 1638
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Climate
change
has
rapidly
increased
incidences
of
frequent
extreme
abiotic
stresses,
such
as
heat,
drought,
salinity,
and
waterlogging.
Each
these
stressors
negatively
affects
the
cotton
crop
(Gossypium
spp.)
results
in
significant
yield
decreases.
Every
stressful
event
causes
specific
changes
metabolism
physiology
plants,
which
are
linked
to
complex
molecular
alterations.
Understanding
mechanisms
that
regulate
a
plant’s
response
stress
is
essential
developing
stress-resistant
varieties
can
withstand
various
factors.
Gene
expressions
multiple
stresses
have
been
studied
mapped.
These
genes
include
ion
transporters
heat
shock
proteins,
vital
allowing
adaptive
responses.
approaches
showed
ability
employ
advanced
genome
sequencing
multi-omics
techniques
identify
dynamic
gene
expression
patterns
elucidate
intricate
regulatory
networks.
Using
genetic
variation
combination
with
techniques,
it
would
be
possible
generate
stress-resilient
enable
sustainable
output
face
stresses.
Here,
we
reviewed
effects
major
on
heavy
metals,
We
also
examine
vast
network
genes,
stress-sensitive
signaling
pathways
help
tolerate
stress.
Language: Английский