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Gopal Banerjee1, Sarvesh Jonwal1, Balakrishnan Rengasamy1
1BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
Yield is a critical agronomic trait in cereal crops, shaped by factors like tiller and seed number, and seed weight. Understanding the factors governing these traits will help in improving the yield of plants. In this study, we identified an orphan gene, KRP3, belonging to cereal crops as a key regulator of rice plant architecture. Altered KRP3 protein homeostasis affected plant height, tiller number, and seed production, highlighting its role in maintaining rice plant vigor and productivity. The stability of the KRP3 protein is positively regulated by MPK3-mediated phosphorylation, as unphosphorylated KRP3 is targeted for degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. Our findings reveal that the identified MPK3-KRP3 module operates as an S-phase checkpoint, modulating the pace of cell division in the actively dividing zones and maintaining a balance between cell division and elongation. These findings provide valuable insights for improving plant growth and grain yield in rice.
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