miRNA limits MAP kinase-mediated immunity: optimization of plant fitness

Shengjun Li; Bin Yu

doi:10.1093/jxb/erx385

miRNA limits MAP kinase-mediated immunity: optimization of plant fitness

J Exp Bot. 2017 Dec 16;68(21-22):5685-5687. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erx385.

Authors

Shengjun Li¹, Bin Yu¹

Affiliation

¹ Center for Plant Science Innovation and School of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska, USA.

Abstract

This article comments on:

Wang C, He X, Wang X, Zhang S, Guo X. 2017. ghr-miR5272a-mediated regulation of GhMKK6 gene transcription contributes to the immune response in cotton. Journal of Experimental Botany 68, 5895-5906.

Keywords: Cotton; Fusarium oxysporum; MAPK cascade; feedback regulation; microRNAs.

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MeSH terms

MicroRNAs / genetics*
Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases / genetics
Plants / genetics
Transcription, Genetic

Substances

MicroRNAs
Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases