This research demonstrates the role of the miR396–GRF4 pathway in regulating growth and stress responses in rice, suggesting its importance for crop resilience.
Key Points
The aim is to elucidate how the miR396–GRF4 pathway regulates rice development and responses to abiotic stress.
Investigated the expression patterns of miR396 and GRF4 under various stress conditions.
Analyzed the interactions between miR396, GRF4, and stress-responsive elements.
Examined the role of plant hormones in relation to the miR396–GRF4 pathway.
miR396 modulates the expression of GRF genes, particularly GRF4, affecting organ growth and stress responses.
Involvement of auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins indicates hormonal regulation in growth and stress adaptation.
The research highlights the cross talk between growth processes and stress tolerance mechanisms.