Unravelling the role of WRKY transcription factors in leaf senescence: Genetic and molecular insights.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leaf senescence (LS), the final phase in leaf development, is an important and precisely regulated process crucial for plant well-being and the redistribution of nutrients. It is intricately controlled by various regulatory factors, including WRKY transcription factors (TFs). WRKYs are one of the most significant plant TF families, and several of them are differentially regulated and important during LS. Recent research has enhanced our understanding of the structural and functional characteristics of WRKY TFs, providing insights into their regulatory roles.

Aim of review

This review aims to elucidate the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying the intricate regulatory networks associated with LS by investigating the role of WRKY TFs. We seek to highlight the

SUBMITTER: Ahmad Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12302417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature