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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 :

: The research identifies how this module influences the pigment (anthocyanin) accumulation in tubers, which affects their final color. 139707 zip

: 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. : Suppression of miR166 in stable transgenic lines

Based on the bioRxiv preprint and related entries in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules , Disrupting this module leads to distorted tuber growth

: 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 :

The module regulates the expression of , which in turn binds to the promoters of sugar transporters like SWEET11 and SWEET12 .

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.