Unraveling the Mechanistic Basis for Control of Seed Longevity
Seed longevity, which holds paramount importance for agriculture and biodiversity conservation, continues to represent a formidable frontier in plant biology research. While advances have been made in identifying regulatory elements, the precise mechanisms behind seed lifespan determination remain i...
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| description | Seed longevity, which holds paramount importance for agriculture and biodiversity conservation, continues to represent a formidable frontier in plant biology research. While advances have been made in identifying regulatory elements, the precise mechanisms behind seed lifespan determination remain intricate and context-specific. This comprehensive review compiles extensive findings on seed longevity across plant species, focusing on the genetic and environmental underpinnings. Inter-species differences in seed lifespan are tied to genetic traits, with numerous <i>Seed Longevity-Associated Gene</i>s (<i>SLAG</i>s) uncovered. These <i>SLAG</i>s encompass transcription factors and enzymes involved in stress responses, repair pathways, and hormone signaling. Environmental factors, particularly seed developmental conditions, significantly modulate seed longevity. Moreover, this review deliberates on the prospects of genetically engineering seed varieties with augmented longevity by precise manipulation of crucial genetic components, exemplifying the promising trajectory of seed science and its practical applications within agriculture and biodiversity preservation contexts. Collectively, our manuscript offers insights for improving seed performance and resilience in agriculture’s evolving landscape. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e82da0a8c3864819817e255908739bc42025-08-20T02:06:13ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-03-0114580510.3390/plants14050805Unraveling the Mechanistic Basis for Control of Seed LongevityShuya Tan0Jie Cao1Shichun Li2Zhonghai Li3State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, ChinaSeed longevity, which holds paramount importance for agriculture and biodiversity conservation, continues to represent a formidable frontier in plant biology research. While advances have been made in identifying regulatory elements, the precise mechanisms behind seed lifespan determination remain intricate and context-specific. This comprehensive review compiles extensive findings on seed longevity across plant species, focusing on the genetic and environmental underpinnings. Inter-species differences in seed lifespan are tied to genetic traits, with numerous <i>Seed Longevity-Associated Gene</i>s (<i>SLAG</i>s) uncovered. These <i>SLAG</i>s encompass transcription factors and enzymes involved in stress responses, repair pathways, and hormone signaling. Environmental factors, particularly seed developmental conditions, significantly modulate seed longevity. Moreover, this review deliberates on the prospects of genetically engineering seed varieties with augmented longevity by precise manipulation of crucial genetic components, exemplifying the promising trajectory of seed science and its practical applications within agriculture and biodiversity preservation contexts. Collectively, our manuscript offers insights for improving seed performance and resilience in agriculture’s evolving landscape.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/5/805seed longevitytranscription factormolecular breeding |
| spellingShingle | Shuya Tan Jie Cao Shichun Li Zhonghai Li Unraveling the Mechanistic Basis for Control of Seed Longevity Plants seed longevity transcription factor molecular breeding |
| title | Unraveling the Mechanistic Basis for Control of Seed Longevity |
| title_full | Unraveling the Mechanistic Basis for Control of Seed Longevity |
| title_fullStr | Unraveling the Mechanistic Basis for Control of Seed Longevity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unraveling the Mechanistic Basis for Control of Seed Longevity |
| title_short | Unraveling the Mechanistic Basis for Control of Seed Longevity |
| title_sort | unraveling the mechanistic basis for control of seed longevity |
| topic | seed longevity transcription factor molecular breeding |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/5/805 |
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