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Control of grain size by G protein signaling in rice
Author(s) -
Xu Ran,
Li Na,
Li Yunhai
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of integrative plant biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.734
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1744-7909
pISSN - 1672-9072
DOI - 10.1111/jipb.12769
Subject(s) - heterotrimeric g protein , signal transduction , biology , protein function , grain yield , microbiology and biotechnology , g protein , function (biology) , grain size , computational biology , genetics , gene , agronomy , materials science , metallurgy
Heterotrimeric G proteins are involved in multiple cellular processes in eukaryotes by sensing and transducing various signals. G protein signaling in plants is quite different from that in animals, and the mechanisms of plant G protein signaling are still largely unknown. Several recent studies have provided new insights into the mechanisms of G protein signaling in rice grain size and yield control. In this review, we summarize recent advances on the function of G proteins in rice grain size control and discuss the potential genetic and molecular mechanisms of plant G protein signaling.