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Branching plasticity: An adaptive trait mediating crop performance amid environmental variability
Qingliang Hu1, Bing Wang2, Jiayang Li3
1Yazhouwan National Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China.
Abstract:
Plant branching plasticity represents a critical adaptive strategy that enables dynamic architectural adjustments in response to environmental fluctuations. This review focuses on the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying shoot branching regulation, emphasizing the interplay among hormone networks, sugar signaling, and transcriptional control. It also summarizes how environmental cues, such as nutrients, light, and abiotic stresses, influence shoot branching, offering a deeper understanding into the role of shoot branching plasticity in terms of plant fitness and agricultural productivity. Finally, this review highlights key areas for future research and explores the potential of advanced technologies for optimizing crop architecture.
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Transcription
Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA sequence by RNA polymerase. It is the first step in producing a protein from a gene sequence. Additionally, many other proteins and regulatory sequences are involved in the proper synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA). Regulation of transcription is responsible for the differentiation of all the different types of cells and often for the proper cellular response to environmental signals.
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