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{"title":"Ustilaginoidea virens, an emerging pathogen of rice: the dynamic interplay between the pathogen virulence strategies and host defense","authors":"Sunil Kumar Sunani, Prasanna S. Koti, N. C. Sunitha, Manoj Choudhary, B. Jeevan, C. Anilkumar, S. Raghu, Basana Gowda Gadratagi, Manas Kumar Bag, Licon Kumar Acharya, Dama Ram, Bishnu Maya Bashyal, Shyamaranjan Das Mohapatra","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04523-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-024-04523-x","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Main Conclusion</h3><p>The <i>Ustilaginoidea virens</i> –rice pathosystem has been used as a model for flower-infecting fungal pathogens. The molecular biology of the interactions between <i>U. virens</i> and rice, with an emphasis on the attempt to get a deeper comprehension of the false smut fungus's genomes, proteome, host range, and pathogen biology, has been investigated. Meta-QTL analysis was performed to identify potential QTL hotspots for use in marker-assisted breeding.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Abstract</h3><p>The Rice False Smut (RFS) caused by the fungus <i>Ustilaginoidea virens</i> currently threatens rice cultivators across the globe. RFS infects rice panicles, causing a significant reduction in grain yield. <i>U. virens</i> can also parasitize other hosts though they play only a minor role in its life cycle. Furthermore, because it produces mycotoxins in edible rice grains, it puts both humans and animals at risk of health problems. Although fungicides are used to control the disease, some fungicides have enabled the pathogen to develop resistance, making its management challenging. Several QTLs have been reported but stable gene(s) that confer RFS resistance have not been discovered yet. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the pathogen, its virulence mechanisms, the genome and proteome of <i>U. virens</i>, and its molecular interactions with rice. In addition, information has been compiled on reported resistance QTLs, facilitating the development of a consensus genetic map using meta-QTL analysis for identifying potential QTL hotspots. Finally, this review highlights current developments and trends in <i>U. virens</i>–rice pathosystem research while identifying opportunities for future investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142184266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genome-wide identification of oxidosqualene cyclase genes regulating natural rubber in Taraxacum kok-saghyz","authors":"Yongfei Wang, Zhanchao Yang, Boxuan Yuan, Lixia He, Yunyi Han, Juanying Wang, Xuchu Wang","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04522-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-024-04522-y","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">\u0000<b><i>Main conclusion</i></b>\u0000</h3><p><b>Nine</b> <b><i>TkOSC</i></b> <b>genes have been identified by genome-wide screening. Among them,</b> <b><i>TkOSC4-6</i></b> <b>might be more crucial for natural rubber biosynthesis in</b> <b><i>Taraxacum kok-saghyz</i></b> <b>roots.</b></p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Abstract</h3><p><i>Taraxacum kok-saghyz</i> Rodin (TKS) roots contain large amounts of natural rubber, inulin, and valuable metabolites. Oxidosqualene cyclase (OSC) is a key member for regulating natural rubber biosynthesis (NRB) via the triterpenoid biosynthesis pathway. To explore the functions of OSC on natural rubber producing in TKS, its gene family members were identified in TKS genome via genome-wide screening. Nine <i>TkOSCs</i> were identified, which were mainly distributed in the cytoplasm. Their family genes experienced a neutral selection during the evolution process. Overall sequence homology analysis OSC proteins revealed 80.23% similarity, indicating a highly degree of conservation. Pairwise comparisons showed a multiple sequence similarity ranging from 57% to 100%. Protein interaction prediction revealed that TkOSCs may interact with baruol synthase, sterol 1,4-demethylase, lupeol synthase and squalene epoxidase. Phylogenetic analysis showed that OSC family proteins belong to two branches. <i>TkOSC</i> promoter regions contain <i>cis-</i>acting elements related to plant growth, stress response, hormones response and light response. Protein accumulation analysis demonstrated that TkOSC4, TkOSC5 and TkOSC6 proteins had strong expression levels in the root, latex and plumular axis. Comparison of gene expression patterns showed <i>TkOSC1</i>, <i>TkOSC4</i>, <i>TkOSC5</i>, <i>TkOSC6</i>, <i>TkOSC7</i>, <i>TkOSC8</i> and <i>TkOSC9</i> might be important in regulating NRB. Combination of gene and protein results revealed TkOSC4-6 might be more crucial, and the data might contribute to a more profound understanding of the roles of OSCs for NRB in TKS roots.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142184280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fine-tuning plant valuable secondary metabolite biosynthesis via small RNA manipulation: strategies and potential","authors":"Nur Irdina Izzatie Mohd Zahid, Syed Muhammad Iqbal Syed Othman, Arif Faisal Mustaffa, Ismanizan Ismail, Muhamad Hafiz Che-Othman","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04521-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-024-04521-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Plants produce secondary metabolites that serve various functions, including defense against biotic and abiotic stimuli. Many of these secondary metabolites possess valuable applications in diverse fields, including medicine, cosmetic, agriculture, and food and beverage industries, exhibiting their importance in both plant biology and various human needs. Small RNAs (sRNA), such as microRNA (miRNA) and small interfering RNA (siRNA), have been shown to play significant roles in regulating the metabolic pathways post-transcriptionally by targeting specific key genes and transcription factors, thus offering a promising tool for enhancing plant secondary metabolite biosynthesis. In this review, we summarize current approaches for manipulating sRNAs to regulate secondary metabolite biosynthesis in plants. We provide an overview of the latest research strategies for sRNA manipulation across diverse plant species, including the identification of potential sRNAs involved in secondary metabolite biosynthesis in non-model plants. We also highlight the potential future research directions, focusing on the manipulation of sRNAs to produce high-value compounds with applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, agriculture, cosmetics, and other industries. By exploring these advanced techniques, we aim to unlock new potentials for biotechnological applications, contributing to the production of high-value plant-derived products.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142184272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Responses of leaf gas exchange and metabolites to drought stress in different organs of sugarcane and its closely related species Erianthus arundinaceus","authors":"Hiroo Takaragawa, Masataka Wakayama","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04508-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-024-04508-w","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Main conclusion</h3><p>The high intrinsic water-use efficiency of <i>Erianthus</i> may be due to the low abaxial stomatal density and the accumulation of leaf metabolites such as betaine and gamma-aminobutyric acid.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Abstract</h3><p>Sugarcane is an important crop that is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Because drought is among the main impediments limiting sugarcane production in these regions, breeding of drought-tolerant sugarcane varieties is important for sustainable production. <i>Erianthus arundinaceus</i>, a species closely related to sugarcane, exhibits high intrinsic water-use efficiency (<i>iWUE</i>), the underlying mechanisms for which remain unknown. To improve the genetic base for conferring drought tolerance in sugarcane, in the present study, we performed a comprehensive comparative analysis of leaf gas exchange and metabolites in different organs of sugarcane and <i>Erianthus</i> under wet and dry soil-moisture conditions. <i>Erianthus</i> exhibited lower stomatal conductance under both conditions, which resulted in a higher <i>iWUE</i> than in sugarcane. Organ-specific metabolites showed gradations between continuous parts and organs, suggesting linkages between them. Cluster analysis of organ-specific metabolites revealed the effects of the species and treatments in the leaves. Principal component analysis of leaf metabolites confirmed a rough ordering of the factors affecting their accumulations. Compared to sugarcane leaf, <i>Erianthus</i> leaf accumulated more raffinose, betaine, glutamine, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and <i>S</i>-adenosylmethionine, which function as osmolytes and stress-response compounds, under both the conditions. Our extensive analyses reveal that the high <i>iWUE</i> of <i>Erianthus</i> may be due to the specific accumulation of such metabolites in the leaves, in addition to the low stomatal density on the abaxial side of leaves. The identification of drought-tolerance traits of <i>Erianthus</i> will benefit the generation of sugarcane varieties capable of withstanding drought stress.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142184268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Female gametophyte development is required for nucellar-tip degeneration during Arabidopsis ovule development","authors":"Chulmin Park, Youbong Hyun, Ji-Young Lee","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04519-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-024-04519-7","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Main conclusion</h3><p>Genetic ablation of the female gametophyte provides direct evidence for the existence of interregional communication during <i>Arabidopsis</i> ovule development and the importance of the female gametophyte in nucellar-tip degeneration.</p><p>The angiosperm ovule consists of three regions: the female gametophyte, the nucellus, and the integuments, all of which develop synchronously and coordinately. Previously, interregional communication enabling cooperative ovule development had been proposed; however, the evidence for these communications mostly relies on the analysis of mutant phenotypes. To provide direct evidence, we specifically ablated the <i>Arabidopsis</i> female gametophyte by expressing the diphtheria toxin fragment A (DTA) under the female gametophyte-specific <i>DD13</i> promoter and analyzed its effects on the development of the nucellus and the integuments. We found that the female gametophyte is not required for integument development or for the orientation and curvature of the ovule body, but is necessary for nucellar-tip degeneration. The results presented here provide direct evidence for communication from the female gametophyte to the nucellus and demonstrate that <i>Arabidopsis</i> ovules require interregional communication for cooperative development.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"1581 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142184271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancements in genetically modified insect pest-resistant crops in India.","authors":"V Rakesh, Amalendu Ghosh","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04511-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00425-024-04511-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Main conclusion: </strong>The review offers insights into the current state of research on insect pest-resistant GM crops and the regulations governing the cultivation of GM crops in India. India has a rich crop diversity of more than 160 major and minor crops through its diverse agroclimatic conditions. Insect pests alone cause around USD 36 billion in crop loss annually in India. The last two decades witnessed considerable progress in managing insect pests by adopting innovative techniques including transgenics. In research, significant advancement has been brought in insect pest-resistant transgenics in India since its inception in 2002. However, any events have not been endorsed owing to biosafety impediments, except Bt cotton reaching the commercial release stage. A landmark decision to exempt certain types of gene-edited plants from genetically modified organism (GMO) regulations offers great promise for developing novel insect-resistant crops in India. The article reviews the current research on insect pest-resistant transgenics and its regulations in India.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"260 4","pages":"86"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Strategies and bibliometric analysis of legumes biofortification to address malnutrition.","authors":"Muhammad Tanveer Altaf, Waqas Liaqat, Amna Jamil, Muhammad Faheem Jan, Faheem Shehzad Baloch, Celaleddin Barutçular, Muhammad Azhar Nadeem, Heba I Mohamed","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04504-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00425-024-04504-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Main conclusion: </strong>Biofortification of legumes using diverse techniques such as plant breeding, agronomic practices, genetic modification, and nano-technological approaches presents a sustainable strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies of underprivileged populations. The widespread issue of chronic malnutrition, commonly referred to as \"hidden hunger,\" arises from the consumption of poor-quality food, leading to various health and cognitive impairments. Biofortified food crops have been a sustainable solution to address micronutrient deficiencies. This review highlights multiple biofortification techniques, such as plant breeding, agronomic practices, genetic modification, and nano-technological approaches, aimed at enhancing the nutrient content of commonly consumed crops. Emphasizing the biofortification of legumes, this review employs bibliometric analysis to examine research trends from 2000 to 2023. It identifies key authors, influential journals, contributing countries, publication trends, and prevalent keywords in this field. The review highlights the progress in developing biofortified crops and their potential to improve global nutrition and help underprivileged populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"260 4","pages":"85"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transcriptome-wide identification of the Hsp70 gene family in Pugionium cornutum and functional analysis of PcHsp70-5 under drought stress.","authors":"Ke Xu, Ping Wang","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04509-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00425-024-04509-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Main conclusion: </strong>The PcHsp70-5 enhances drought stress tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana by upregulating stress tolerance genes and antioxidant enzyme activities. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) constitute a class of evolutionarily conserved proteins synthesized by organisms in response to various adverse environmental stimuli such as elevated temperatures, drought, hormonal fluctuations, high salt concentrations, and mechanical stress. However, research on HSPs has predominantly focused on model plants and crops, whereas their functions in desert plants have not been well investigated. This study analyzed the transcriptome of Pugionium cornutum and identified the complete ORFs of 25 genes of the PcHsp70 family genes. Their expression levels under drought stress were investigated using existing RNA-seq data. PcHsp70-5 genes exhibited high expression levels in both roots and leaves under drought stress. Consequently, the PcHsp70-5 genes were cloned and transformed into Arabidopsis thaliana for further analysis of their roles in drought stress response. Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis demonstrated that both, drought stress and ABA, induced PcHsp70-5 expression. Under drought conditions, transgenic Arabidopsis plants exhibited markedly enhanced growth compared to wild-type plants, as evidenced by improved survival rates, root length, fresh weight, chlorophyll content, and reduced levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in leaves, indicating that PcHsp70-5 overexpression mitigated growth inhibition and oxidative damage induced by drought stress. Subsequent research revealed that PcHsp70-5 overexpression significantly augmented the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and increased the proline content in transgenic Arabidopsis under drought conditions, alongside a significant increase in the expression levels of genes related to stress tolerance. This suggests that PcHsp70-5 enhances drought stress tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis by upregulating stress tolerance genes and antioxidant enzyme activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"260 4","pages":"84"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142110915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Karyotypic and phenotypic condensation in allotetraploid wheats accompanied with reproductive strategy transformation: from natural evolution to domestication.","authors":"Wei Fan, Meiqi Sun, Yongbao Zheng, Siwen Song, Zeyao Zhang, Yao Bian","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04514-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00425-024-04514-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Main conclusion: </strong>Allotetraploid wheat reflects evolutionary divergence and domestication convergence in the karyotypic and phenotypic evolution, accompanied with the transformation from r- strategy to K- strategy in reproductive fitness. Allotetraploid wheat, the progenitor of hexaploidy bread wheat, has undergone 300,000 years of natural evolution and 10,000 years of domestication. The variations in karyotype and phenotype as well as fertility fitness have not been systematically linked. Here, by combining fluorescent in situ hybridization with the quantification of phenotypic and reproductive traits, we compared the karyotype, vegetative growth phenotype and reproductive fitness among synthesized, wild and domesticated accessions of allotetraploid wheat. We detected that the wild accessions showed dramatically high frequencies of homologous recombination and copy number variations of simple sequence repeats (SSR) comparing with synthetic and domesticated accessions. The phenotypic traits reflected significant differences among the populations shaped by distinct evolutionary processes. The diversity observed in wild accessions was significantly greater than that in domesticated ones, particularly in traits associated with vegetative growth and spike morphology. We found that the active pollen of domesticated accessions exhibited greater potential of germination, despite a lower rate of active pollen compared with the wild accessions, indicating a transformation in reproductive fitness strategy for pollen development in domesticated accessions compared to the wild accessions, from r-strategy to K-strategy. Our results demonstrate the condensation of karyotype and phenotype from natural wild accessions to domesticated accessions in allotetraploid wheats. Ecological strategy transformation should be seriously considered from evolution to domestication in polyploid plants, especially crops, which may provide a perspective on the adaptive evolution of polyploid plants.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"260 4","pages":"83"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142110914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genetic, molecular and physiological crosstalk during drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays): pathways to resilient agriculture.","authors":"Latif A Peer, Mohd Y Bhat, Ajaz A Lone, Zahoor A Dar, Bilal A Mir","doi":"10.1007/s00425-024-04517-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00425-024-04517-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Main conclusion: </strong>This review comprehensively elucidates maize drought tolerance mechanisms, vital for global food security. It highlights genetic networks, key genes, CRISPR-Cas applications, and physiological responses, guiding resilient variety development. Maize, a globally significant crop, confronts the pervasive challenge of drought stress, impacting its growth and yield significantly. Drought, an important abiotic stress, triggers a spectrum of alterations encompassing maize's morphological, biochemical, and physiological dimensions. Unraveling and understanding these mechanisms assumes paramount importance for ensuring global food security. Approaches like developing drought-tolerant varieties and harnessing genomic and molecular applications emerge as effective measures to mitigate the negative effects of drought. The multifaceted nature of drought tolerance in maize has been unfolded through complex genetic networks. Additionally, quantitative trait loci mapping and genome-wide association studies pinpoint key genes associated with drought tolerance, influencing morphophysiological traits and yield. Furthermore, transcription factors like ZmHsf28, ZmNAC20, and ZmNF-YA1 play pivotal roles in drought response through hormone signaling, stomatal regulation, and gene expression. Genes, such as ZmSAG39, ZmRAFS, and ZmBSK1, have been reported to be pivotal in enhancing drought tolerance through diverse mechanisms. Integration of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, targeting genes like gl2 and ZmHDT103, emerges as crucial for precise genetic enhancement, highlighting its role in safeguarding global food security amid pervasive drought challenges. Thus, decoding the genetic and molecular underpinnings of drought tolerance in maize sheds light on its resilience and paves the way for cultivating robust and climate-smart varieties, thus safeguarding global food security amid climate challenges. This comprehensive review covers quantitative trait loci mapping, genome-wide association studies, key genes and functions, CRISPR-Cas applications, transcription factors, physiological responses, signaling pathways, offering a nuanced understanding of intricate mechanisms involved in maize drought tolerance.</p>","PeriodicalId":20177,"journal":{"name":"Planta","volume":"260 4","pages":"81"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}