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RNA Editing in Plants
RNA Editing in Plants
RNA editing is a post-transcriptional modification process that alters nucleotide sequences in RNA, affecting protein function and enabling plants to adapt to environmental challenges. In plants, RNA editing mainly occurs in the chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes, where it plays a role in regulating photosynthesis and energy production. RNA editing allows plants to fine-tune gene expression in response to stressors like extreme temperatures and pathogen attack. Advances in RNA editing research open new avenues for crop improvement, as scientists can manipulate RNA sequences to optimize growth, improve stress resistance, and increase nutritional quality, ultimately supporting sustainable agriculture.
Committee Members
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 GPB 2027 Speakers
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
Title : The antimicrobial activity of six Ocimum species against human microbial pathogens
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Effect of climate and weather on plant biology and biotechnology
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
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Anna Ponce, Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Title : Utilizing plant derived extracellular vesicles for drug delivery and therapeutic development
Hillary Jean Pierre, Department of Pharmaceutics, United States