<p>The process of anther development is complex and is vital for successful fertilization and consequently high crop yield. Anther development is regulated by a network of transcription factors that operate in a spatial and temporal way. Understanding of the molecular framework involved in this intricate process is critical from an economic point of view as anther-specific transcription factors have also been explored for their potential to generate hybrid crops via manipulation of male sterility systems in the rice crops. This review article discusses various transcription factors belonging to MYB, MADS-box, bHLH, PHD, and GARP protein families that have been shown to play a crucial role in rice anther development. These transcription factors can serve as a potential candidate to generate male sterile lines of rice for hybrid seed production. Thus, unraveling the interactive and regulatory network between these transcription factors during the different stages of anther development opens up new opportunities for scientists to decipher this multistage process. This insight has the potential to significantly contribute to advancements in the breeding and agricultural sectors.</p>

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Transcription Factors: Major Regulators of Anther Development in Rice

  • Naina Miglani,
  • Preeti Agarwal,
  • Rajeev Ranjan,
  • Aparajita Mohanty,
  • Reema Mishra

摘要

The process of anther development is complex and is vital for successful fertilization and consequently high crop yield. Anther development is regulated by a network of transcription factors that operate in a spatial and temporal way. Understanding of the molecular framework involved in this intricate process is critical from an economic point of view as anther-specific transcription factors have also been explored for their potential to generate hybrid crops via manipulation of male sterility systems in the rice crops. This review article discusses various transcription factors belonging to MYB, MADS-box, bHLH, PHD, and GARP protein families that have been shown to play a crucial role in rice anther development. These transcription factors can serve as a potential candidate to generate male sterile lines of rice for hybrid seed production. Thus, unraveling the interactive and regulatory network between these transcription factors during the different stages of anther development opens up new opportunities for scientists to decipher this multistage process. This insight has the potential to significantly contribute to advancements in the breeding and agricultural sectors.