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Seed-Development Programs: A Systems Biology–Based Comparison Between Dicots and Monocots

Seed-Development Programs: A Systems Biology–Based Comparison Between Dicots and Monocots Seeds develop differently in dicots and monocots, especially with respect to the major storage organs. High-resolution transcriptome data have provided the first insights into the molecular networks and pathway interactions that function during the development of individual seed compartments. Here, we review mainly recent data obtained by systems biology–based approaches, which have allowed researchers to construct and model complex metabolic networks and fluxes and identify key limiting steps in seed development. Comparative coexpression network analyses define evolutionarily conservative ( FUS3 / ABI3 / LEC1 ) and divergent ( LEC2 ) networks in dicots and monocots. Finally, we discuss the determination of seed size—an important yield-related characteristic—as mediated by a number of processes (maternal and epigenetic factors, fine-tuned regulation of cell death in distinct seed compartments, and endosperm growth) and underlying genes defined through mutant analyses. Altogether, systems approaches can make important contributions toward a more complete and holistic knowledge of seed biology and thus support strategies for knowledge-based molecular breeding. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Annual Review of Plant Biology Annual Reviews

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Publisher
Annual Reviews
Copyright
Copyright © 2013 by Annual Reviews. All rights reserved
ISSN
1040-2519
DOI
10.1146/annurev-arplant-050312-120215
pmid
23451786
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Abstract

Seeds develop differently in dicots and monocots, especially with respect to the major storage organs. High-resolution transcriptome data have provided the first insights into the molecular networks and pathway interactions that function during the development of individual seed compartments. Here, we review mainly recent data obtained by systems biology–based approaches, which have allowed researchers to construct and model complex metabolic networks and fluxes and identify key limiting steps in seed development. Comparative coexpression network analyses define evolutionarily conservative ( FUS3 / ABI3 / LEC1 ) and divergent ( LEC2 ) networks in dicots and monocots. Finally, we discuss the determination of seed size—an important yield-related characteristic—as mediated by a number of processes (maternal and epigenetic factors, fine-tuned regulation of cell death in distinct seed compartments, and endosperm growth) and underlying genes defined through mutant analyses. Altogether, systems approaches can make important contributions toward a more complete and holistic knowledge of seed biology and thus support strategies for knowledge-based molecular breeding.

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Annual Review of Plant BiologyAnnual Reviews

Published: Apr 29, 2013

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