Adventitious root formation in tree species: involvement of transcription factors
Valérie Legué1, Adeline Rigal, Rishikesh P Bhalerao
1INRA and Université de Lorraine, UMR Interactions Arbres/Micro-organismes 1136, F-54280, Champenoux, France; Clermont Université, Université Blaise-Pascal, UMR 547 PIAF, BP 10448, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France; INRA, UMR 547 PIAF, F-63100, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Abstract:
Adventitious rooting is an essential step in the vegetative propagation of economically important horticultural and woody species. Populus has emerged as an experimental model for studying processes that are important in tree growth and development. It is highly useful for molecular genetic analysis of adventitious roots in trees. In this short review, we will highlight the recent progress made in the identification of transcription factors involved in the control of adventitious rooting in woody species. Their regulation will be discussed.
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Transcription Factors
Transcription Factors
Transcription
Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA sequence by RNA polymerase. It is the first step in producing a protein from a gene sequence. Additionally, many other proteins and regulatory sequences are involved in the proper synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA). Regulation of transcription is responsible for the differentiation of all the different types of cells and often for the proper cellular response to environmental signals.
Transcription Can Produce Different Kinds...
Transcription
Transcription Can Produce Different Kinds of RNA Molecules
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