Functional aspects of WRKYs in stress and growth regulation
ABSTRACT
The WRKY transcription factor family is one of the largest families of transcription factors, primarily known for its role in regulating plant responses to biotic and abiotic stress conditions. WRKY transcription factors play a crucial role in mediating these responses by participating in plant signal transduction pathways. Numerous studies have highlighted the significance of WRKY in plant responses to various environmental challenges such as pathogen attacks, drought, salinity, and temperature stress. Often, a single WRKY transcription factor can respond to multiple stress factors and may be involved in several regulatory networks. In addition to their role in stress responses, WRKY transcription factors have also been implicated in various aspects of plant growth and development, including seed germination, bud and floral differentiation, panicle development, and leaf senescence. Therefore, the present review aims to summarize the functions of WRKYs in both biotic and abiotic stress responses, as well as in plant development..
KEYWORDS: WRKY, Abiotic, Biotic, Plant development, Gene regulation, Transcription factors
