REF1: A breakthrough peptide signal unlocking plant regeneration and transformation

Authors

  • Qi Shi Hainan Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences Group, Sanya 572025, P.R. China https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1234-9150
  • Tangnur Kaderbek Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding (MOE), State Key Laboratory of Maize Bio-breeding, National Maize Improvement Center, Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing, P. R. China https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8119-1019
  • Tianxia Yang Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding (MOE), State Key Laboratory of Maize Bio-breeding, National Maize Improvement Center, Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing, P. R. China https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1985-6170

Keywords:

Plant regeneration, Plant transformation, PORK1, REF1, SIWIND1, Tissue culture

Abstract

This commentary highlights the groundbreaking discovery of REGENERATION FACTOR1 (REF1), a peptide that acts as a pivotal local wound signal promoting plant regeneration and transformation. REF1, perceived by the receptor kinase PORK1, activates the transcription factor SIWIND1 to drive callus formation and shoot regeneration. Unlike systemin, REF1 independently regulates local defense and regenerative pathways. The REF1-PORK1-SIWIND1 signaling module enhances regeneration efficiency in recalcitrant crops such as tomato and soybean, offering a promising strategy for agricultural biotechnology and crop improvement through enhanced transformation and regeneration.

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2024-08-02

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Vol. 1 (2024)

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Shi, Q., Kaderbek, T., & Yang, T. (2024). REF1: A breakthrough peptide signal unlocking plant regeneration and transformation. Trends in Plant Biology, 1. https://trendsacademics.com/tpb/index.php/ojs/article/view/3