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RNA silencing is a conserved gene regulation mechanism in which non-coding RNAs, such as microRNAs, suppress gene expression in a sequence-specific manner triggered by double-stranded RNA. In plants, this pathway plays critical roles in development, stress responses, and defense against pathogens and viruses. Researchers harness RNA silencing as a powerful tool to study gene function and engineer disease-resistant or trait-improved crops.

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