Dynamic and cell-type specific transcriptional reprogramming underlies the floral transition in the maize shoot apical meristem

Liang Dong; Yonghao Sun; Liu Kang; Zichao Li; Yameng Liang; Huangjun Sheng; Feng Tian; D. I. Jackson; Fan Yang

doi:10.1186/s13059-026-04033-x

March 18, 2026Genome biologyOpen Access

Dynamic and cell-type specific transcriptional reprogramming underlies the floral transition in the maize shoot apical meristem

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Key Points

To establish a regulatory framework for the floral transition in maize and identify potential new regulators for adaptation and yield improvement.
Comprehensive analysis of transcriptional changes in different cell types during floral transition.
Examination of spatiotemporal patterns in the shoot apical meristem.
Identification of candidate regulators affecting floral transition in maize.
Documented specific transcriptional changes in various cell types during the floral transition.
Established a mechanistic understanding of how reprogramming occurs in the shoot apical meristem.
Identified potential new regulators that may enhance maize yield and adaptability.

Implication

Study uncovers transcriptional reprogramming during floral transition in maize, suggesting pathways for improving adaptation and yield.

Abstract

Our study establishes a comprehensive spatiotemporal regulatory framework for the maize floral transition, providing mechanistic insights into shoot apical meristem reprogramming and offering a foundation for identifying new regulators to improve maize adaptation and yield.

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Dong et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Dynamic and cell-type specific transcriptional reprogramming underlies the floral transition in the maize shoot apical meristem

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Dynamic and cell-type specific transcriptional reprogramming underlies the floral transition in the maize shoot apical meristem

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