The Role of <i>SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN</i>-<i>like</i> (SPL) Transcription Factors in Plant Growth and Environmental Stress Response: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances

In plants, <i>SPL</i> is a distinct family of transcription factors. Its protein structure possesses a highly conserved SBP domain comprising two zinc finger structures and nuclear localization regions, and microRNAs (miR156) control the transcriptional expression of the majority of <...

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Main Authors: Runhua Bu, Zongqing Qiu, Jing Dong, Liqin Chen, Yu Zhou, Huilin Wang, Liangliang Hu
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author Runhua Bu
Zongqing Qiu
Jing Dong
Liqin Chen
Yu Zhou
Huilin Wang
Liangliang Hu
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Zongqing Qiu
Jing Dong
Liqin Chen
Yu Zhou
Huilin Wang
Liangliang Hu
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description In plants, <i>SPL</i> is a distinct family of transcription factors. Its protein structure possesses a highly conserved SBP domain comprising two zinc finger structures and nuclear localization regions, and microRNAs (miR156) control the transcriptional expression of the majority of <i>SPL</i> genes. <i>SPLs</i> are key TFs in regulating organ morphogenesis, phase transition/floral induction, and yield-related traits in agronomic and horticultural crops. These biomolecules have been functionally characterized for their role in augmenting plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses. Present research gaps and viewpoints are addressed herein. Using these extensive data, researchers can more comprehensively understand how <i>SPL</i> genes modulate agronomic features in different ways.
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spelling doaj-art-cee86a5723c84f15ab3645275b47232c2025-08-20T03:27:07ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242025-05-0111658410.3390/horticulturae11060584The Role of <i>SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN</i>-<i>like</i> (SPL) Transcription Factors in Plant Growth and Environmental Stress Response: A Comprehensive Review of Recent AdvancesRunhua Bu0Zongqing Qiu1Jing Dong2Liqin Chen3Yu Zhou4Huilin Wang5Liangliang Hu6College of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, ChinaIn plants, <i>SPL</i> is a distinct family of transcription factors. Its protein structure possesses a highly conserved SBP domain comprising two zinc finger structures and nuclear localization regions, and microRNAs (miR156) control the transcriptional expression of the majority of <i>SPL</i> genes. <i>SPLs</i> are key TFs in regulating organ morphogenesis, phase transition/floral induction, and yield-related traits in agronomic and horticultural crops. These biomolecules have been functionally characterized for their role in augmenting plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses. Present research gaps and viewpoints are addressed herein. Using these extensive data, researchers can more comprehensively understand how <i>SPL</i> genes modulate agronomic features in different ways.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/6/584SPLfruit developmentyieldphase transitionhorticulture
spellingShingle Runhua Bu
Zongqing Qiu
Jing Dong
Liqin Chen
Yu Zhou
Huilin Wang
Liangliang Hu
The Role of <i>SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN</i>-<i>like</i> (SPL) Transcription Factors in Plant Growth and Environmental Stress Response: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances
Horticulturae
SPL
fruit development
yield
phase transition
horticulture
title The Role of <i>SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN</i>-<i>like</i> (SPL) Transcription Factors in Plant Growth and Environmental Stress Response: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances
title_full The Role of <i>SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN</i>-<i>like</i> (SPL) Transcription Factors in Plant Growth and Environmental Stress Response: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances
title_fullStr The Role of <i>SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN</i>-<i>like</i> (SPL) Transcription Factors in Plant Growth and Environmental Stress Response: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances
title_full_unstemmed The Role of <i>SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN</i>-<i>like</i> (SPL) Transcription Factors in Plant Growth and Environmental Stress Response: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances
title_short The Role of <i>SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN</i>-<i>like</i> (SPL) Transcription Factors in Plant Growth and Environmental Stress Response: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances
title_sort role of i squamosa promoter binding protein i i like i spl transcription factors in plant growth and environmental stress response a comprehensive review of recent advances
topic SPL
fruit development
yield
phase transition
horticulture
url https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/6/584
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