Temperature-mediated regulation of flowering time in Arabidopsis thaliana

Abstract

Throughout a plant’s life cycle, temperature plays a major role in development. Regulatory modules use temperature cues to control gene expression, facilitating physiological change from germination to flowering. These regulatory modules control morphological and molecular responses to temperature changes caused by seasonal changes or by temporary fluctuations, providing a versatile plasticity of plants. In this review, we outline how temperature changes affect the regulatory modules that induce and repress flowering, in addition to general temperature regulation. Recent studies have identified several regulatory modules by which floral transition and growth responses are controlled in a temperature-dependent manner. This review will report on recent studies related to floral transition and ambient temperature response.