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Precise transcriptional control of cellular quiescence by BRAVO/WOX5 complex in Arabidopsis roots

ABSTRACT: Understanding stem cell regulatory circuits is the next challenge in plant biology, as these cells are essential for tissue growth and organ regeneration in response to stress. In the Arabidopsis primary root apex, stem-cell specific transcription factors BRAVO and WOX5 co-localize in the Quiescent Center (QC) cells, where they commonly repress cell division so that these cells can act as a reservoir to replenish surrounding stem cells, yet their molecular connection remains unknown. Genetic and biochemical analysis indicates that BRAVO and WOX5 form a transcription factor complex that modulates gene expression in the QC cells to preserve overall root growth and architecture. Furthermore, by using mathematical modeling we establish that BRAVO uses the WOX5/BRAVO complex to promote WOX5 activity in the stem cells. Our results unveil the importance of transcriptional regulatory circuits in plant stem cell development.

ORGANISM(S): Arabidopsis thaliana

PROVIDER: GSE173945 | GEO | 2021/05/06

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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