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.
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Mary Cole
The University of Melbourne, Australia
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
Satya S S Narina
Virginia State University, United States
Sara Hailemariam
Purdue University, United States
Midhat Mahboob
Lincoln University, New Zealand
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