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Review
. 2013 Jul;19(3):307-21.
doi: 10.1007/s12298-013-0179-1.

MYB transcription factor genes as regulators for plant responses: an overview

Supriya Ambawat  1 , Poonam Sharma  1 , Neelam R Yadav  1 , Ram C Yadav  1
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Review

MYB transcription factor genes as regulators for plant responses: an overview

Supriya Ambawat et al. Physiol Mol Biol Plants. 2013 Jul.

Abstract

Regulation of gene expression at the level of transcription controls many crucial biological processes. Transcription factors (TFs) play a great role in controlling cellular processes and MYB TF family is large and involved in controlling various processes like responses to biotic and abiotic stresses, development, differentiation, metabolism, defense etc. Here, we review MYB TFs with particular emphasis on their role in controlling different biological processes. This will provide valuable insights in understanding regulatory networks and associated functions to develop strategies for crop improvement.

Keywords: Abiotic stress; Biotic stress; Gene expression; MYB; Transcription factor.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Structure of MYB Protein and schematic illustration of different MYB protein classes and their functions depending on the number of adjacent MYB repeats (R)
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