Gene Regulatory Networks: Current Updates and Applications in Plant Biology

Gupta, Parul; Singh, Sunil Kumar

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-0690-1_18

Parul Gupta⁶ &
Sunil Kumar Singh⁷

Part of the book series: Energy, Environment, and Sustainability ((ENENSU))

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Abstract

Gene networks offer a strong perspective for better understanding of gene functions associated with complex biological traits. A gene regulatory network (GRN) is comprised of the regulatory elements which interact together to regulate the transcriptional and translational processes within the cell. GRNs involve the network of genes and proteins and molecular interactions that regulate those genes and proteins. GRNs govern the way a plant responds to various environmental cues. Thus, GRNs are the key to understand the interaction between the plant’s genotype and environment. Elucidation of plant GRNs is important for plant resistance and adaptability under external environmental stressors. Serious attempts are being made to characterize these GRNs and modulate them in order to get the desired trait in crop plants. In this chapter, we will discuss the structure, recent advances, and factors influencing the GRNs under various environmental stresses and major challenges for future researches.

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Abbreviations

ABA1:: ABA Deficient 1
ABI:: Abscisic Acid-Insensitive
AGL15:: Agamous-like 15
AHG3:: ABA-hypersensitive Germination 3
AIL3:: Aintegumenta-like 3
ANL2:: Anthocyaninless 2
AP1:: Apetala 1
ARAB/ABF:: ABA-responsive Element Binding Protein/ABRE Binding Factor
ASG2:: Altered Seed Germination 2
bZIP:: basic Leucine Zipper
CAL:: Cauliflower
CCA1:: Circadian Clock Associated 1
CUC:: Cup-Shaped Cotyledon
CUC3:: Cup-Shaped Cotyledon 3
DOG1:: Delay of Germination 1
DREB1/CBF:: Dehydration-responsive Element Binding Protein 1/C-Repeat Binding Factor
ESR1:: Enhancer of Shoot Regeneration 1
FT:: Flowering Locus T
FUS3:: Fusca 3
GID1:: Gibberellin Receptor 1
HDG11:: Homeodomain Glabrous 11
HSFB1:: Heat Stress Factor B1
HSP17:: Heat Shock Protein 17
JAB:: Janus Kinase Binding Protein
KEG1:: Keep on Going 1
LEC:: Leafy Cotyledon
LFY:: Leafy
LHY:: Late Elongated Hypocotyl
NAC:: NAM, ATAF, and CUC
PDF2:: Protodermal Factor 2
PLT3:: Plethora 3
RGA:: Repressor of Ga1-3
RLT2:: Ringlet 2
SCL14:: Scarecrow-like 14
SCL18 :: Scarecrow-like18
SCR:: Scarecrow
SEP3:: Sepallata 3
TALE:: Three Amino Acid Loop Extension
TFL1:: Terminal Flower 1
TOC1:: Timing of Cab Expression 1
TTG1:: Transparent Testa Glabra 1
VAL:: VP1/ABI3-LIKE
WER:: Werewolf
WOX:: WUS/WUS-Related Homeobox

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