Genome-wide analysis of miR172-mediated response to heavy metal stress in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): physiological, biochemical, and molecular insights.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), a critical diploid legume in the Fabaceae family, is a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, heavy metal toxicity severely affects its growth, yield, and quality. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a crucial role in regulating plant responses to both abiotic and biotic stress, including heavy metal exposure, by suppressing the expression of target genes. Plants respond to heavy metal stress through miRNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms at multiple physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels. Although the Fabaceae family is well represented in miRNA studies, chickpeas have been notably underrepresented. This study aimed to investigate the effects of heavy metal-induced stress, particularly from 100 µM concentrations of cadmium (C

SUBMITTER: Ucar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555882 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature