The power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plants
Small signaling peptides, generally comprising fewer than 100 amino acids, act as crucial signaling molecules in cell-to-cell communications. Upon perception by their membrane-localized corresponding receptors or co-receptors, these peptide-receptor modules then (de)activate either long-distance or...
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| author | Chao Ji Hui Li Zilin Zhang Shuaiying Peng Jianping Liu Yong Zhou Youxin Yang Huibin Han |
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| description | Small signaling peptides, generally comprising fewer than 100 amino acids, act as crucial signaling molecules in cell-to-cell communications. Upon perception by their membrane-localized corresponding receptors or co-receptors, these peptide-receptor modules then (de)activate either long-distance or local signaling pathways, thereby orchestrating developmental and adaptive responses via (post)transcriptional, (post)translational, and epigenetic regulations. The physiological functions of small signaling peptides are implicated in a multitude of developmental processes and adaptive responses, including but not limited to, shoot and root morphogenesis, organ abscission, nodulation, Casparian strip formation, pollen development, taproot growth, and various abiotic stress responses such as aluminum, cadmium, drought, cold, and salinity. Additionally, they play a critical role in response to pathogenic invasions. These small signaling peptides also modulate significant agronomic and horticultural traits, such as fruit size, maize kernel development, fiber elongation, and rice awn formation. Here, we underscore the roles of several small signaling peptide families such as CLE, RALF, EPFL, miPEP, CEP, IDA/IDL, and PSK in regulating these biological processes. These novel insights will deepen our current understanding of small signaling peptides, and offer innovative strategies for genetic breeding stress-tolerant crops and horticultural plants, contributing to establish sustainable agricultural systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-45edbce0ca774a74a7d21ed9fec567992025-08-20T02:10:35ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Crop Journal2214-51412025-06-0113365666710.1016/j.cj.2024.12.020The power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plantsChao Ji0Hui Li1Zilin Zhang2Shuaiying Peng3Jianping Liu4Yong Zhou5Youxin Yang6Huibin Han7College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, ChinaCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, ChinaCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, ChinaCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, ChinaJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, ChinaCollege of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, China; Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, China; Corresponding authors.Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Postharvest Storage and Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, China; Corresponding authors.College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, Jiangxi, China; Corresponding authors.Small signaling peptides, generally comprising fewer than 100 amino acids, act as crucial signaling molecules in cell-to-cell communications. Upon perception by their membrane-localized corresponding receptors or co-receptors, these peptide-receptor modules then (de)activate either long-distance or local signaling pathways, thereby orchestrating developmental and adaptive responses via (post)transcriptional, (post)translational, and epigenetic regulations. The physiological functions of small signaling peptides are implicated in a multitude of developmental processes and adaptive responses, including but not limited to, shoot and root morphogenesis, organ abscission, nodulation, Casparian strip formation, pollen development, taproot growth, and various abiotic stress responses such as aluminum, cadmium, drought, cold, and salinity. Additionally, they play a critical role in response to pathogenic invasions. These small signaling peptides also modulate significant agronomic and horticultural traits, such as fruit size, maize kernel development, fiber elongation, and rice awn formation. Here, we underscore the roles of several small signaling peptide families such as CLE, RALF, EPFL, miPEP, CEP, IDA/IDL, and PSK in regulating these biological processes. These novel insights will deepen our current understanding of small signaling peptides, and offer innovative strategies for genetic breeding stress-tolerant crops and horticultural plants, contributing to establish sustainable agricultural systems.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214514125000133Small signaling peptideReceptorGrowth and developmentAbiotic stressBiotic stressAgronomic trait |
| spellingShingle | Chao Ji Hui Li Zilin Zhang Shuaiying Peng Jianping Liu Yong Zhou Youxin Yang Huibin Han The power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plants Crop Journal Small signaling peptide Receptor Growth and development Abiotic stress Biotic stress Agronomic trait |
| title | The power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plants |
| title_full | The power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plants |
| title_fullStr | The power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plants |
| title_full_unstemmed | The power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plants |
| title_short | The power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plants |
| title_sort | power of small signaling peptides in crop and horticultural plants |
| topic | Small signaling peptide Receptor Growth and development Abiotic stress Biotic stress Agronomic trait |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214514125000133 |
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