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A Bioinformatics Pipeline to Accurately and Efficiently Analyze the MicroRNA Transcriptomes in Plants
Published on: January 21, 2020
Role of non-coding RNAs in quality improvement of horticultural crops: computational tools, databases, and algorithms
Tanzeel Bashir1, Amjad M Husaini2
1Genome Engineering and Societal Biotechnology Lab, Division of Plant Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Abstract:
Horticultural crops, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs, are essential for food security and economic sustainability. Advances in biotechnology, including genetic modification and omics approaches, have significantly improved these crops'traits. While initial transgenic efforts focused on protein-coding genes, recent research highlights the crucial roles of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in plant growth, development, and gene regulation. ncRNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), influence key biological processes through transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation. This review explores the classification, functions, and regulatory mechanisms of ncRNAs, emphasizing their potential in enhancing horticultural crop quality. This growing understanding offers promising avenues for enhancing crop performance and developing new horticultural varieties with improved traits. Additionally, we elucidate the role of ncRNA databases and predictive bioinformatics tools into modern horticultural crop improvement strategies.
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