Comprehensive integration of single-cell transcriptomic data illuminates the regulatory network architecture of plant cell fate specification.

Cao S, Zhao X, Li Z, Yu R, Li Y, Zhou X, Yan W, Chen D*, He C
Plant Divers. 2024 Apr 3;46(3):372-385. doi: 10.1016/j.pld.2024.03.008. eCollection 2024 May.
Abstract

Plant morphogenesis relies on precise gene expression programs at the proper time and position which is orchestrated by transcription factors (TFs) in intricate regulatory networks in a cell-type specific manner. Here we introduced a comprehensive single-cell transcriptomic atlas of Arabidopsis seedlings. This atlas is the result of meticulous integration of 63 previously published scRNA-seq datasets, addressing batch effects and conserving biological variance. This integration spans a broad spectrum of tissues, including both below- and above-ground parts. Utilizing a rigorous approach for cell type annotation, we identified 47 distinct cell types or states, largely expanding our current view of plant cell compositions. We systematically constructed cell-type specific gene regulatory networks and uncovered key regulators that act in a coordinated manner to control cell-type specific gene expression. Taken together, our study not only offers extensive plant cell atlas exploration that serves as a valuable resource, but also provides molecular insights into gene-regulatory programs that varies from different cell types.

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