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Stress-related biomolecular condensates in plants

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Biomolecular condensates are membraneless organelle-like structures that can concentrate molecules and often form through liquid-liquid phase separation. Biomolecular condensate assembly is tightly regulated by developmental and environmental cues. Although research on biomolecular condensates has intensified in the past 10 years, our current understanding of the molecular mechanisms and components underlying their formation remains in its infancy, especially in plants. However, recent studies have shown that the formation of biomolecular condensates may be central to plant acclimation to stress conditions. Here, we describe the mechanism, regulation, and properties of stress-related condensates in plants, focusing on stress granules and processing bodies, 2 of the most well-characterized biomolecular condensates. In this regard, we showcase the proteomes of stress granules and processing bodies in an attempt to suggest methods for elucidating the composition and function of biomolecular condensates. Finally, we discuss how biomolecular condensates modulate stress responses and how they might be used as targets for biotechnological efforts to improve stress tolerance.

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Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación PID2020-119737GA-I00

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Junta de Andalucía ProyExcel_00587

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Greek Government Τ2ΕΔΚ-00597

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European Union 872969

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Swedish Research Council 21679000, 2019-04250

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Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation 1264

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National Science Foundation (NSF) 2226270

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Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation 2021.0071

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Carl Trygger Foundation 22:2025

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March 3, 2024
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