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Evolutionary Biology Plant Genetics and Gene Expression

Evolutionary biology plant genetics and gene expression encompasses the study of how plant genomes have evolved over time and how genetic information is regulated and translated into functional proteins that determine plant characteristics and responses. Research published in Advances in Plant Biology addresses fund…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 14× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2638-4469 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Evolutionary biology plant genetics and gene expression encompasses the study of how plant genomes have evolved over time and how genetic information is regulated and translated into functional proteins that determine plant characteristics and responses. Research published in Advances in Plant Biology addresses fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying gene regulation in plants, particularly examining the structural and functional properties of transcription factors that control when and how genes are expressed. One area of investigation focuses on GAGA-factors, a family of transcription factors in plants, specifically exploring how the BASIC PENTACYSTEINE domain enables these proteins to function through dimerization mediated by disulfide bonds—a structural requirement for their ability to bind DNA and regulate gene expression. Understanding these molecular mechanisms is essential for comprehending how plants control developmental processes, respond to environmental challenges, and maintain cellular functions. Such research contributes to broader evolutionary questions about how regulatory systems have been conserved or modified across plant lineages, and provides foundational knowledge that may inform efforts to understand plant adaptation, breeding strategies, and responses to changing environmental conditions. The molecular details of transcription factor structure and function represent critical components of the larger framework connecting genotype to phenotype in plant biology.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 14 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Advances in Plant Biology (ISSN 2638-4469).

Journal editorial board
Filippos Ververidis · Greece Pasquale Filannino · Italy Laura Scrano · Italy

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