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Carolin Seyfferth1,2, Jim Renema1,2, Jos R Wendrich1,2
1Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University, 9052 Ghent, Belgium;
Annual Review of Plant Biology
|March 17, 2021
Summary
Single-cell transcriptomics is revolutionizing plant biology by offering unprecedented cellular resolution. This review guides researchers through the latest advances and methodologies in plant single-cell analysis.
Area of Science:
- Plant Biology
- Genomics
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Single-cell approaches enhance spatiotemporal resolution in biological analyses.
- Plant biology is rapidly adopting single-cell transcriptomics, expanding available technologies.
- Understanding cellular heterogeneity is crucial for advancing plant science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in plant single-cell transcriptomics.
- To provide a practical guideline for plant single-cell transcriptomics workflows.
- To highlight the future impact of these technologies on plant research.
Main Methods:
- Overview of single-cell transcriptomic technologies and applications in plants.
- Guideline covering sample preparation for plant single-cell studies.
- Data analysis strategies for plant single-cell transcriptomic data.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in plant single-cell transcriptomics over recent years.
- Development of accessible workflows from sample preparation to data analysis.
- Identification of key technological advancements and their applications.
Conclusions:
- Single-cell transcriptomics is a transformative tool for plant biology.
- Standardized guidelines facilitate the adoption and application of these methods.
- Future research will be accelerated by the continued evolution of single-cell technologies in plants.
