Publications by authors named "Bala Wuda"
Article Synopsis
- Seed germination is crucial for grain yield and quality, but excessive germination can lead to preharvest sprouting (PHS), especially in rainy conditions during harvest.
- This study focuses on a specific wheat microRNA (miR9678) that is expressed in the seed and found that its overexpression delays germination and increases PHS resistance by lowering gibberellin (GA) levels, while silencing it leads to faster germination.
- Further analysis revealed that miR9678 interacts with a long noncoding RNA to produce small interfering RNAs that delay germination, and its expression is activated by proteins related to abscisic acid (ABA) signaling, highlighting a complex regulatory network.
