Molecular Links between Flowering and Abiotic Stress Response: A Focus on <i>Poaceae</i>
Extreme temperatures, drought, salinity and soil pollution are the most common types of abiotic stresses crops can encounter in fields; these variations represent a general warning to plant productivity and survival, being more harmful when in combination. Plant response to such conditions involves...
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| description | Extreme temperatures, drought, salinity and soil pollution are the most common types of abiotic stresses crops can encounter in fields; these variations represent a general warning to plant productivity and survival, being more harmful when in combination. Plant response to such conditions involves the activation of several molecular mechanisms, starting from perception to signaling, transcriptional reprogramming and protein modifications. This can influence the plant’s life cycle and development to different extents. Flowering developmental transition is very sensitive to environmental stresses, being critical to reproduction and to agricultural profitability for crops. The <i>Poacee</i> family contains some of the most widespread domesticated plants, such as wheat, barley and rice, which are commonly referred to as cereals and represent a primary food source. In cultivated <i>Poaceae</i>, stress-induced modifications of flowering time and development cause important yield losses by directly affecting seed production. At the molecular level, this reflects important changes in gene expression and protein activity. Here, we present a comprehensive overview on the latest research investigating the molecular pathways linking flowering control to osmotic and temperature extreme conditions in agronomically relevant monocotyledons. This aims to provide hints for biotechnological strategies that can ensure agricultural stability in ever-changing climatic conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1e1e5d78ca9148e1be6ef71b5ef246622023-12-01T00:05:01ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472023-01-0112233110.3390/plants12020331Molecular Links between Flowering and Abiotic Stress Response: A Focus on <i>Poaceae</i>Daniele Chirivì0Camilla Betti1Department of Biosciences, University of Milan, Via Celoria 26, 20133 Milan, ItalyDepartment of Biosciences, University of Milan, Via Celoria 26, 20133 Milan, ItalyExtreme temperatures, drought, salinity and soil pollution are the most common types of abiotic stresses crops can encounter in fields; these variations represent a general warning to plant productivity and survival, being more harmful when in combination. Plant response to such conditions involves the activation of several molecular mechanisms, starting from perception to signaling, transcriptional reprogramming and protein modifications. This can influence the plant’s life cycle and development to different extents. Flowering developmental transition is very sensitive to environmental stresses, being critical to reproduction and to agricultural profitability for crops. The <i>Poacee</i> family contains some of the most widespread domesticated plants, such as wheat, barley and rice, which are commonly referred to as cereals and represent a primary food source. In cultivated <i>Poaceae</i>, stress-induced modifications of flowering time and development cause important yield losses by directly affecting seed production. At the molecular level, this reflects important changes in gene expression and protein activity. Here, we present a comprehensive overview on the latest research investigating the molecular pathways linking flowering control to osmotic and temperature extreme conditions in agronomically relevant monocotyledons. This aims to provide hints for biotechnological strategies that can ensure agricultural stability in ever-changing climatic conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/2/331abiotic stressclimate changecereal crops |
| spellingShingle | Daniele Chirivì Camilla Betti Molecular Links between Flowering and Abiotic Stress Response: A Focus on <i>Poaceae</i> Plants abiotic stress climate change cereal crops |
| title | Molecular Links between Flowering and Abiotic Stress Response: A Focus on <i>Poaceae</i> |
| title_full | Molecular Links between Flowering and Abiotic Stress Response: A Focus on <i>Poaceae</i> |
| title_fullStr | Molecular Links between Flowering and Abiotic Stress Response: A Focus on <i>Poaceae</i> |
| title_full_unstemmed | Molecular Links between Flowering and Abiotic Stress Response: A Focus on <i>Poaceae</i> |
| title_short | Molecular Links between Flowering and Abiotic Stress Response: A Focus on <i>Poaceae</i> |
| title_sort | molecular links between flowering and abiotic stress response a focus on i poaceae i |
| topic | abiotic stress climate change cereal crops |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/2/331 |
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