The BES1/BZR1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilience

Brassinosteroids (BR) are ubiquitous polyhydroxylated steroid hormones in plants that play a pivotal role in orchestrating plant growth, development, and stress mitigation. The transcription factor BRI1 EMS SUPPRESSOR 1/BRASSINAZOLE RESISTANT 1 (BES1/BZR1) is central to BR signal transduction. Upon...

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Main Authors: Long Li, Tingting Mu, Rongrong Zhang, Guobin Zhang, Jian Lyu, Zeci Liu, Shilei Luo, Jihua Yu
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Tingting Mu
Rongrong Zhang
Guobin Zhang
Jian Lyu
Zeci Liu
Shilei Luo
Jihua Yu
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Tingting Mu
Rongrong Zhang
Guobin Zhang
Jian Lyu
Zeci Liu
Shilei Luo
Jihua Yu
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description Brassinosteroids (BR) are ubiquitous polyhydroxylated steroid hormones in plants that play a pivotal role in orchestrating plant growth, development, and stress mitigation. The transcription factor BRI1 EMS SUPPRESSOR 1/BRASSINAZOLE RESISTANT 1 (BES1/BZR1) is central to BR signal transduction. Upon activation by the BR signal, BES1/BZR1 selectively associates with the E-box motif (CANNTG) or the BRRE element (CGTGTGT/CG) situated within the promoter region of downstream target genes, thereby tuning target gene expression. Beyond its involvement in BR signaling, BES1/BZR1 intricately participates in ethylene, abscisic acid, and other plant hormones, as well as light signal transduction pathways, synergistically governing plant growth, development, and stress resilience. This study reviews the ongoing research strides elucidating molecular mechanisms by which BES1/BZR1 modulates plant growth, development, and stress resistance through signal transduction. The insights will serve as valuable references for further exploration of the multifaceted functions of BZR.
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spelling doaj-art-3f538fd5d6b448858e4f4cdfd9e5c8ce2025-08-20T03:01:42ZengElsevierPlant Stress2667-064X2025-03-011510073010.1016/j.stress.2024.100730The BES1/BZR1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilienceLong Li0Tingting Mu1Rongrong Zhang2Guobin Zhang3Jian Lyu4Zeci Liu5Shilei Luo6Jihua Yu7College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China; Corresponding authors.College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Lanzhou 730070, PR China; Corresponding authors.Brassinosteroids (BR) are ubiquitous polyhydroxylated steroid hormones in plants that play a pivotal role in orchestrating plant growth, development, and stress mitigation. The transcription factor BRI1 EMS SUPPRESSOR 1/BRASSINAZOLE RESISTANT 1 (BES1/BZR1) is central to BR signal transduction. Upon activation by the BR signal, BES1/BZR1 selectively associates with the E-box motif (CANNTG) or the BRRE element (CGTGTGT/CG) situated within the promoter region of downstream target genes, thereby tuning target gene expression. Beyond its involvement in BR signaling, BES1/BZR1 intricately participates in ethylene, abscisic acid, and other plant hormones, as well as light signal transduction pathways, synergistically governing plant growth, development, and stress resilience. This study reviews the ongoing research strides elucidating molecular mechanisms by which BES1/BZR1 modulates plant growth, development, and stress resistance through signal transduction. The insights will serve as valuable references for further exploration of the multifaceted functions of BZR.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667064X2400383XBES1/BZR1BrassinolidePlant stress
spellingShingle Long Li
Tingting Mu
Rongrong Zhang
Guobin Zhang
Jian Lyu
Zeci Liu
Shilei Luo
Jihua Yu
The BES1/BZR1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilience
Plant Stress
BES1/BZR1
Brassinolide
Plant stress
title The BES1/BZR1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilience
title_full The BES1/BZR1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilience
title_fullStr The BES1/BZR1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilience
title_full_unstemmed The BES1/BZR1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilience
title_short The BES1/BZR1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilience
title_sort bes1 bzr1 family transcription factor as critical regulator of plant stress resilience
topic BES1/BZR1
Brassinolide
Plant stress
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667064X2400383X
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