Dynamics and Functions of Stress Granules and Processing Bodies in Plants
Geng‐Jen Jang, Jyan-Chyun Jang, Shu‐Hsing Wu
Abstract
RNA granules, such as stress granules and processing bodies, can balance the storage, degradation, and translation of mRNAs in diverse eukaryotic organisms. The sessile nature of plants demands highly versatile strategies to respond to environmental fluctuations. In this review, we discuss recent findings of the dynamics and functions of these RNA granules in plants undergoing developmental reprogramming or responding to environmental stresses. Special foci include the dynamic assembly, disassembly, and regulatory roles of these RNA granules in determining the fate of mRNAs.
Topics & Concepts
Stress granuleReprogrammingRNACell biologyTranslation (biology)Environmental stressRna processingBiologyMessenger RNAGeneticsEcologyCellGeneRNA Research and SplicingRNA modifications and cancerLipid metabolism and biosynthesis