Researchers Create 3D Atlas of Rice Life Cycle Mapping Gene Activity

Researchers have published a three-dimensional spatiotemporal atlas of rice development covering 10 organs and 61 stages across the entire plant life cycle from seed to seed. Led by professor Yang Weicai at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the study utilized high-resolution spatial transcriptomics, single-nucleus RNA sequencing, and a reference genome to identify 119 cell types and 133 subtypes. The findings revealed that the master regulator OsARF1 achieves multifunctionality through specific regulatory networks. Additionally, the team mapped coordinated communication among seed coat, endosperm, and embryo tissues using the PlantPhoneDB tool.

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