Omics Approaches to Analyze Gene Regulation in Plants

A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology".

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, "Omics Approaches to Analyze Gene Regulation in Plants", focuses on the integration of various omics technologies to enhance our understanding of gene regulation in plant systems. This collection of research articles and reviews showcases cutting-edge methodologies, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, aimed at deciphering the complex networks that govern gene expression in response to environmental cues and developmental processes.

By employing these high-throughput techniques, researchers are uncovering the intricate regulatory mechanisms that influence plant growth, stress responses, and adaptation strategies. This Special Issue highlights novel findings that contribute to our knowledge of transcription factors, non-coding RNAs, and epigenetic modifications, providing insights into how plants optimize their physiological functions in diverse conditions.

Through collaborative efforts across disciplines, this Special Issue aims to foster innovative approaches to plant science, ultimately guiding the development of resilient crops with enhanced traits for food security and sustainable agriculture. This compilation serves as a valuable resource for scientists, agronomists, and biotechnologists seeking to explore the potential of omics in advancing plant gene regulation research.

Dr. Om Prakash Narayan
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Keywords

  • gene regulation
  • omics technologies
  • genomics
  • transcriptomics
  • proteomics
  • metabolomics
  • plant biology
  • transcription factors
  • non-coding RNAs
  • epigenetics
  • stress response
  • environmental adaptation
  • plant development
  • high-throughput analysis
  • functional genomics
  • molecular pathways
  • crop improvement
  • sustainable agriculture
  • systems biology
  • regulatory networks

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Genome-Wide Identification of the TCP Gene Family in Chimonanthus praecox and Functional Analysis of CpTCP2 Regulating Leaf Development and Flowering in Transgenic Arabidopsis
by Yinzhu Cao, Gangyu Guo, Huafeng Wu, Xia Wang, Bin Liu, Ximeng Yang, Qianli Dai, Hengxing Zhu, Min Lu, Haoxiang Zhu, Zheng Li, Chunlian Jin, Shenchong Li and Shunzhao Sui
Plants 2025, 14(19), 3039; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14193039 - 1 Oct 2025
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TCP transcription factors represent a crucial family of plant regulators that contribute significantly to growth and developmental processes. Although the TCP gene family has been extensively studied in various plant species, research on Chimonanthus praecox (wintersweet) remains limited. Here, we performed genome-wide identification [...] Read more.
TCP transcription factors represent a crucial family of plant regulators that contribute significantly to growth and developmental processes. Although the TCP gene family has been extensively studied in various plant species, research on Chimonanthus praecox (wintersweet) remains limited. Here, we performed genome-wide identification and analysis of the TCP gene family in C. praecox and identified 22 CpTCP genes. We further systematically examined the associated physicochemical properties, evolutionary relationships, gene structures, and regulatory features. Analysis revealed that all CpTCP proteins possess a conserved TCP domain, and subcellular localization prediction indicated their localization in the nucleus. Promoter analysis revealed that multiple cis-elements are associated with abiotic stress responses and plant growth regulation. Further analysis revealed high CpTCP2 expression in the leaves and stamen, with significantly increased levels during flower senescence. CpTCP2 expression was upregulated in response to methyl jasmonate (MeJA), salicylic acid, abscisic acid, and shade. CpTCP2 overexpression in Arabidopsis thaliana resulted in a reduced leaf area, delayed flowering, and increased rosette leaf numbers. Moreover, MeJA treatment accelerated leaf senescence in CpTCP2 transgenic Arabidopsis. These findings provide insights into the evolutionary characteristics of the TCP family in C. praecox, highlighting the functional role of CpTCP2 in regulating leaf development and flowering time in Arabidopsis, thereby offering valuable genetic resources for wintersweet molecular breeding. Full article
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