CIRCULAR RNA IN PLANT STRESS RESPONSES

Hezam Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed, Wei Wang and Prosenjit Paul*

ABSTRACT

CircRNAs are recently discovered non-coding RNA molecules, play significant role in diverse biological processes. Extensive research has uncovered its impact on animal system especially in several human diseases. However, their role in plants, particularly role in response to adverse environmental conditions are less explored. Here, we have discussed the differentially expressed circRNAs identified in several plant genomes in response to biotic and abiotic stresses and also their potential to predict phenotypical properties.

Keywords: Non-coding RNA; stress; Expression; Signal transduction.