Heterotrimeric G-proteins: multi-dimensional regulation in plant growth, development and abiotic stress responses
2025

How G-Proteins Help Plants Grow and Respond to Stress

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Author Information

Author(s): Guo Shiyuan, Wang Yingge, Wu Jiayan, Zhou Xiani, Gao Huiling

Primary Institution: National Key Laboratory of Crop Improvement for Stress Tolerance and Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

Heterotrimeric G-proteins play crucial roles in plant growth, development, and responses to abiotic stresses.

Supporting Evidence

  • G-proteins help regulate grain size and yield in crops.
  • They play a role in cell proliferation and division.
  • G-proteins modulate multiple plant hormones affecting growth.
  • They are involved in stress responses to drought, salt, and temperature.
  • G-proteins influence nutrient uptake efficiency in plants.

Takeaway

G-proteins are like switches in plants that help them grow and deal with tough conditions like drought or salt.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1007/s44154-024-00188-4

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