Year: 2015
Type: review
Abstract: Since their discovery more than two decades ago, animal long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as important regulators of many biological processes. Recently, a large number of lncRNAs have also been identified in higher plants, and here, we review their identification, classification and known regulatory functions in various developmental events and stress responses. Knowledge gained from a deeper understanding of this special group of noncoding RNAs may lead to biotechnological improvement of crops. Some possible examples in this direction are discussed.
Source: Plant Biotechnology Journal
DOI: 10.1111/pbi.12336
Authors: Jun Liu, Huan Wang, Nam‐Hai Chua
Institution: Rockefeller University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
Funder: Rural Development Administration
Award: G375067876
OpenAlex ID: W2135532051