Integration of mRNA and microRNA analysis reveals the molecular mechanisms underlying drought stress tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.).

ABSTRACT: Drought is among the most serious environmental issue globally, and seriously affects the development, growth, and yield of crops. Maize (Zea mays L.), an important crop and industrial raw material, is planted on a large scale worldwide and drought can lead to large-scale reductions in maize corn production; however, few studies have focused on the maize root system mechanisms underlying drought resistance. In this study, miRNA-mRNA analysis was performed to deeply analyze the molecular mechanisms involved in drought response in the maize root system under drought stress. Furthermore, preliminary investigation of the biological function of miR408a in the maize root system was also conducted. The morphological, physiological, and transcriptomic changes in the maize variety "M8186" at

SUBMITTER: Jiao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9557922 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature