›› 2017, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (6): 1050-1056.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-1524.2017.06.27

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Advance of research on microRNA function in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)

LIU Yujiao1, QIU Boyin2, WANG Xiyan1, XU Xiaojian1, ZHU Shuijin1, CHEN Jinhong1,*   

  1. 1. College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University/Zhejiang Key Lab of Crop Germplasm, Hangzhou 310058, China;
    2. Wenzhou Vocational College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou 320056, China
  • Received:2016-11-26 Online:2017-06-20 Published:2017-09-07

Abstract: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of gene expression, and play essential roles in plant growth and development, response to adversity stress, etc. With the extensive application of deep sequencing technology, the function of miRNAs in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) miRNAs has become a hot research topic. In this paper, the function of miRNAs in response to biotic and abiotic stress, fiber development and morphogenesis were reviewed. Eventually, the future research direction and emphasis were looked forward.

Key words: miRNAs, cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), adversity stress, fiber development

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