Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Freezing Tolerance in Plants: Implications for Cryopreservation.

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Cryopreservation*/methods ; Freezing* ; Plants*/metabolism; Acclimatization ; Vitrification ; Plant Physiological Phenomena ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; Plant Proteins/metabolism

Cryopreservation is a crucial technique for the long-term ex situ conservation of plant genetic resources, particularly in the context of global biodiversity decline. This process entails freezing biological material at ultra-low temperatures using liquid nitrogen, which effectively halts metabolic activities and preserves plant tissues over extended periods. Over the past seven decades, a plethora of techniques for cryopreserving plant materials have been developed. These include slow freezing, vitrification, encapsulation dehydration, encapsulation-vitrification, droplet vitrification, cryo-plates, and cryo-mesh techniques. A key challenge in the advancement of cryopreservation lies in our ability to understand the molecular processes underlying plant freezing tolerance. These mechanisms include cold acclimatization, the activation of cold-responsive genes through pathways such as the ICE-CBF-COR cascade, and the protective roles of transcription factors, non-coding RNAs, and epigenetic modifications. Furthermore, specialized proteins, such as antifreeze proteins (AFPs) and late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins, play crucial roles in protecting plant cells during freezing and thawing. Despite its potential, cryopreservation faces significant challenges, particularly in standardizing protocols for a wide range of plant species, especially those from tropical and subtropical regions. This review highlights the importance of ongoing research and the integration of omics technologies to improve cryopreservation techniques, ensuring their effectiveness across diverse plant species and contributing to global efforts regarding biodiversity conservation.

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Keywords: CBFs; COR; ICE; antifreeze proteins; cold acclimatization; cryopreservation; freezing tolerance; molecular mechanisms; ncRNA

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Date Created: 20240928 Date Completed: 20240928 Latest Revision: 20240930

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