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Deciphering the impact of microRNAs in plant biology: a review of computational insights and experimental validation.

Tamilarasi Palani, Divya Selvakumar, Bharathi Nathan, Varanavasiappan Shanmugam, Kavithamani Duraisamy, Jayakanthan Mannu

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Review in Molecular biology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. Exploring the CeRNA landscape in plants: advances, methods, and challenges.TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik · 2026
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Tamilarasi PalaniDepartment of Plant Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India.
Divya SelvakumarDepartment of Plant Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India.
Bharathi NathanDepartment of Plant Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India.
Varanavasiappan ShanmugamDepartment of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India.
Kavithamani DuraisamyDepartment of Millets, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India.
Jayakanthan MannuDepartment of Plant Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India. jayakanthan.m@tnau.ac.in.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Exploring the complex world of microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis and functions in plants is essential for understanding their diverse regulatory mechanisms. This review highlights the processes involved in miRNA biogenesis and their crucial roles in growth and development of plant, stress responses, and nutrient homeostasis. miRNAs play a central role in various developmental processes, including the transition from the juvenile to adult stage, the growth of shoot apical meristem, leaf and floral morphogenesis, and the determination of flowering time. By presenting the current state of research, we focus on the vital role of computational tools and databases in deciphering the regulatory networks controlled by miRNAs, which helps us navigate the intricate world of plant biology. Furthermore, it stresses the importance of experimental validation techniques in confirming computational predictions, ensuring that miRNA research is reliable and robust. As the field continues to grow, this review emphasizes the urgent need for integrated approaches, to deepen our knowledge of plant miRNA biology and its implications. These insights will pave the way for advancements in crop improvement, stress resilience, and biotechnological innovations.

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Computational BiologyMicroRNAsPlantsRNA, PlantGene Expression Regulation, PlantGene Regulatory NetworksPlant DevelopmentStress, PhysiologicalMicroRNAsRNA, PlantComputational analysisExperimental validationmicroRNAPlant biology

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