Identification of NAC Transcription Factors Associated with Leaf Senescence in <i>Clerodendrum japonicum</i>.

ABSTRACT: Leaf senescence, the terminal phase of leaf development, is governed by transcription factor (TF)-mediated genetic reprogramming events that significantly impact plant physiology and productivity. While TF-mediated senescence regulation has been demonstrated in various plant species, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. This study investigated the regulatory roles of NAC family TFs in leaf senescence using two Clerodendrum japonicum lines exhibiting contrasting senescence phenotypes. Through integrated transcriptome sequencing, weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), and functional enrichment approaches, we systematically analyzed temporal gene expression patterns during leaf senescence. Phenotypic characterization revealed distinct chlor

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12470089 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature