Characterization of the stress associated microRNAs in Glycine max by deep sequencing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plants involved in highly complex and well-coordinated systems have evolved a considerable degree of developmental plasticity, thus minimizing the damage caused by stress. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have recently emerged as key regulators in gene regulation, developmental processes and stress tolerance in plants.

Results

In this study, soybean miRNAs associated with stress responses (drought, salinity, and alkalinity) have been identified and analyzed in combination with deep sequencing technology and in-depth bioinformatics analysis. One hundred and thirty three conserved miRNAs representing 95 miRNA families were expressed in soybeans under three treatments. In addition, 71, 50, and 45 miRNAs are either uniquely or differently expressed under drought, salinity, and alka

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3267681 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature