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: Suppression of miR166 in stable transgenic lines results in significantly altered productivity, specifically impacting how many tubers a plant produces and their individual weight. Molecular Mechanism :

: To investigate how the interaction between microRNA166 (miR166) and HD-ZIP III transcription factors affects the shape, color, and overall productivity of potato tubers. Key Findings : 139707 zip

Based on the bioRxiv preprint and related entries in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules , : Suppression of miR166 in stable transgenic lines

: The miR166-HD-ZIP III regulatory module is a critical determinant of tuber shape. Disrupting this module leads to distorted tuber growth and changes in internal xylem structure. Disrupting this module leads to distorted tuber growth

This pathway is essential for the efficient movement of sugars to the stolons (the stems that become tubers), which is necessary for healthy tuber development.