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MicroRNA528 and Its Regulatory Roles in Monocotyledonous Plants
Hailin Fu1, Liwei Zhang1, Yulin Hu1
1College of Agronomy, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61 Daizong Street, Tai'an 271018, China.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|August 14, 2025
Summary
MicroRNA528 (miR528), unique to monocots like rice and wheat, regulates plant growth and stress responses. This review details its functions and mechanisms in these vital crops.
Area of Science:
- Plant Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- MicroRNA528 (miR528) is a monocot-specific microRNA.
- miR528 plays critical roles in plant growth, development, and stress responses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diverse functional roles and underlying mechanisms of miR528 in monocot plants.
- To examine the regulatory relationships between miR528 and its targets in plant development and stress responses.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on miR528 function and targets.
- Analysis of regulatory networks involving miR528 and its mRNA targets.
Main Results:
- miR528 is involved in regulating flowering, plant architecture, and seed development.
- miR528 mediates responses to various biotic and abiotic stresses, including pathogen, salt, heat, cold, water, arsenic, oxidative, heavy-metal, and nutrient stresses.
Conclusions:
- miR528 is a key regulator of essential processes in monocot crops.
- Further research into miR528 targets and evolution will enhance understanding of plant development and stress adaptation.
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