Role of Alternative Splicing in Plant Stress Response
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What is the purpose of polyadenylation in eukaryotic post-transcriptional processing?

Signal recognition function, prevents mRNA degradation, participates in protein translation process

What is alternative Polyadenylation (APA) and why is it important?

Selective use of polyadenylation sites by genes; important role in plant response to the environment

What are some physiological changes observed in plants under low temperature stress?

Increased MDA, proline, soluble sugar levels; electrolyte leakage

How do osmotic regulators like proline and soluble sugar help plants during dehydration under low temperature stress?

<p>Increase stability of plant cell membranes, protect cells, balance osmotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are DEGs identified as responsive to low temperature stress and how many were identified in the study?

<p>Different expression genes; 6381 DEGs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of alternative splicing (AS) in plants' response to stress?

<p>AS played a key role in the response of plants to various biotic and abiotic stresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many alternative splicing (AS) events were predicted in potatoes under low-temperature stress?

<p>6917 AS events were predicted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a SSR (Simple Sequence Repeat) and how is it useful in plant genetic breeding?

<p>SSR is a type of tandem repeat sequence that can be used as molecular markers in genetic breeding for plant resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have SSR markers been utilized in identifying resistance sites in plants?

<p>SSR markers were used to identify 4 resistance sites related to phytophthora sojae resistance through association analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sequence is SSR composed of and how does it vary among individuals?

<p>SSR consists of 1–6 nucleotide repeating units and varies among individuals, resulting in site polymorphism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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