The differential subcellular localization of soybean transcripts, an additional regulatory mechanism of gene activity

Our findings reveal the strong diversity in the spatial distribution of transcripts in and between differentiated plant cells. It suggests that transcript localization serves as an additional regulatory layer beyond transcriptional control. By modulating nuclear export and cytoplasmic positioning, plant cells may fine-tune translational efficiency and gene function. This study underscores the importance of incorporating spatial information into transcriptomic analyses and provides new insights into the regulatory architecture of plant RNA biology.