The Pivotal Role of Noncoding RNAs in Flowering Time Regulation

• Published in: Genes Vol. 14; no. 12; p. 2114
• Main Authors: Liu, Yun, Zhu, Qing-Feng, Li, Wen-Yan, Chen, Pei, Xue, Jiao, Yu, Yang, Feng, Yan-Zhao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 23.11.2023
• Subjects: Breeding success; Circadian rhythm; DNA methylation; Environmental factors; Flowering; Gene expression; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; growth and development; MicroRNAs; Molecular modelling; Non-coding RNA; Plant Breeding; plant growth; Proteins; reproductive success; RNA polymerase; RNA, Long Noncoding - genetics; RNA, Long Noncoding - metabolism; RNA, Untranslated; Seed set; Transcriptome; Transcriptomes; biological role; molecular mechanism; noncoding RNAs; flowering time
• ISSN: 2073-4425; 2073-4425
• DOI: 10.3390/genes14122114

Noncoding RNAs constitute a substantial portion of the transcriptome and play pivotal roles in plant growth and development. Among these processes, flowering stands out as a crucial trait, ensuring reproductive success and seed set, and is meticulously controlled by genetic and environmental factors. With remarkable advancements in the identification and characterization of noncoding RNAs in plants, it has become evident that noncoding RNAs are intricately linked to the regulation of flowering time. In this article, we present an overview of the classification of plant noncoding RNAs and delve into their functions in the regulation of flowering time. Furthermore, we review their molecular mechanisms and their involvement in flowering pathways. Our comprehensive review enhances the understanding of how noncoding RNAs contribute to the regulation of flowering time and sheds light on their potential implications in crop breeding.