Photomorphogenic responses to ultraviolet-B light

Jenkins, G. I. (2017) Photomorphogenic responses to ultraviolet-B light. Plant, Cell and Environment, 40(11), pp. 2544-2557. (doi: 10.1111/pce.12934) (PMID:28183154)

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Abstract

Exposure to UV-B light regulates numerous aspects of plant metabolism, morphology and physiology through the differential expression of hundreds of genes. Photomorphogenic responses to UV-B are mediated by the photoreceptor UV RESISTANCE LOCUS8 (UVR8). Considerable progress has been made in understanding UVR8 action: the structural basis of photoreceptor function, how interaction with CONSTITUTIVELY PHOTOMORPHOGENIC 1 (COP1) initiates signaling and how REPRESSOR OF UV-B PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS (RUP) proteins negatively regulate UVR8 action. In addition, recent research shows that UVR8 mediates several responses through interaction with other signaling pathways, in particular auxin signaling. Nevertheless, many aspects of UVR8 action remain poorly understood. Most research to date has been undertaken with Arabidopsis, and it is important to explore the functions and regulation of UVR8 in diverse plant species. Furthermore, it is essential to understand how UVR8, and UV-B signaling in general, regulates processes under natural growth conditions. UV-B regulates the expression of many genes through UVR8-independent pathways, but the activity and importance of these pathways in plants growing in sunlight are poorly understood.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jenkins, Professor Gareth
Authors: Jenkins, G. I.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences
Journal Name:Plant, Cell and Environment
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0140-7791
ISSN (Online):1365-3040
Published Online:09 February 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 Wiley
First Published:First published in Plant, Cell and Environment 40(11):2544-2557
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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