In plants, small RNAs have been recognized as key genetic and epigenetic regulators of development. Small RNAs are usually 20 to 30 nucleotides in length and they control, in a sequence specific manner, the transcriptional or post-transcriptional expression of genes. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of the most recent findings about the function of small RNAs in ovule development, including megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis, both in sexual and apomictic plants. We discuss recent studies on the role of miRNAs, siRNAs and trans-acting RNAs (ta-siRNAs) in early female germline differentiation. The mechanistic complexity and unique regulatory features are reviewed, and possible directions for future research are provided.
The emerging role of small RNAs in ovule development, a kind of magic / R. Petrella, M. Cucinotta, M.A. Mendes, C.J. Underwood, L. Colombo. - In: PLANT REPRODUCTION. - ISSN 2194-7953. - (2021). [Epub ahead of print] [10.1007/s00497-021-00421-4]
The emerging role of small RNAs in ovule development, a kind of magic
R. PetrellaPrimo
;M. Cucinotta;M.A. Mendes;L. Colombo
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2021
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In plants, small RNAs have been recognized as key genetic and epigenetic regulators of development. Small RNAs are usually 20 to 30 nucleotides in length and they control, in a sequence specific manner, the transcriptional or post-transcriptional expression of genes. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of the most recent findings about the function of small RNAs in ovule development, including megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis, both in sexual and apomictic plants. We discuss recent studies on the role of miRNAs, siRNAs and trans-acting RNAs (ta-siRNAs) in early female germline differentiation. The mechanistic complexity and unique regulatory features are reviewed, and possible directions for future research are provided.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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