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Molecular Network for Regulation of Seed Size in Plants

Version 1 : Received: 9 June 2023 / Approved: 9 June 2023 / Online: 9 June 2023 (05:40:03 CEST)

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Zhang, J.; Zhang, X.; Liu, X.; Pai, Q.; Wang, Y.; Wu, X. Molecular Network for Regulation of Seed Size in Plants. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 10666. Zhang, J.; Zhang, X.; Liu, X.; Pai, Q.; Wang, Y.; Wu, X. Molecular Network for Regulation of Seed Size in Plants. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 10666.

Abstract

The size of seeds is particularly important for agricultural development, as it is a key trait that determines yield. It is controlled by the coordinated development of the integument, endosperm, and embryo. Large seeds are one of the important ways to improve the ultimate “sink strength” of crops, providing more nutrients for early plant growth and showing certain tolerance to abiotic stresses. There are several pathways for regulating plant seed size, including the HAIKU (IKU) pathway, ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, G (Guanosine triphosphate) protein regulatory pathway, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway, transcriptional regulators pathway, phytohormone regulatory pathways including auxin, brassinosteroid (BR), gibberellin (GA), jasmonic acid (JA), cytokinin (CK), Abscisic acid (ABA), and MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulatory pathway. This article summarized the seed size regulatory network and prospected ways to improve yield. We expect to provide valuable reference to researcher in the related field.

Keywords

seed size; IKU, ubiquitin; G protein; MAPK; transcription factor; phytohormone; miRNA

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy

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