Comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of age-, dark-, and salt-induced senescence reveals underlying mechanisms and key regulators of leaf senescence in Zoysia japonica.

ABSTRACT: The lawn grass Zoysia japonica is widely cultivated for its ornamental and recreational value. However, its green period is subject to shortening, which significantly decreases the economic value of Z. japonica, especially for large cultivations. Leaf senescence is a crucial biological and developmental process that significantly influences the lifespan of plants. Moreover, manipulation of this process can improve the economic value of Z. japonica by extending its greening period. In this study, we conducted a comparative transcriptomic analysis using high-throughput RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) to investigate early senescence responses triggered by age, dark, and salt. Gene set enrichment analysis results indicated that while distinct biological processes were involved in

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10265201 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature