Non-Coding RNAs in Plants
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are essential regulatory molecules in plants, playing roles in gene expression, stress responses, and development. Unlike coding RNAs, they do not translate into proteins but rather influence gene activity at the transcriptional or post-transcriptional level. Categories of ncRNAs include microRNAs (miRNAs) and small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), each integral to silencing specific genes. They help plants respond to environmental stresses such as drought, salinity, and pathogen attacks by fine-tuning metabolic pathways and defensive mechanisms. Advances in ncRNA research offer potential applications in crop improvement and disease resistance, making them a focal point in agricultural biotechnology for enhancing crop resilience.
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
Aparna B Gunjal
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce and Science College, India
Anna Ponce
Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Hillary Jean Pierre
Department of Pharmaceutics, United States
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Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
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Valasia Iakovoglou, UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
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Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
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Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
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Anna Ponce, Bethune-Cookman University, United States
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Hillary Jean Pierre, Department of Pharmaceutics, United States