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MAP kinases and stomatal regulation: current updates and future perspectives
Ming Ding1, Houqing Zeng2, Yohei Takahashi3
1College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Stomata are essential structures for gas exchange and water regulation in plants. Their development and movement are controlled by complex signaling networks. The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade serves as a central hub, integrating endogenous and exogenous signals to regulate both stomatal development and aperture dynamics. This review summarizes recent advances in the molecular mechanisms underlying MAPK cascade-mediated stomatal regulation. It highlights the dual roles of the MAPK networks in development and stress adaptation across Arabidopsis thaliana, grasses, and woody species. Understanding MAPK-mediated stomatal control provides valuable insights for engineering climate-resilient crops with enhanced stress resistance.
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