The Function of miRNAs in Plants
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small RNAs (sRNAs) that repress gene expression via high complementary binding sites in target mRNAs (messenger RNAs). Many miRNAs are ancient, and their intricate integration into gene expression programs have been fundamental for plant life, controlling developmen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/2/198 |