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Tang G, Xu P, Jiang C, Li G, Shan L, Wan S. Peanut LEAFY COTYLEDON1-type genes participate in regulating the embryo development and the accumulation of storage lipids. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2024; 43:124. [PMID: 38643320 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-024-03209-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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KEY MESSAGE Two peanut LEC1-type genes exhibit partial functional redundancy. AhNFYB10 could complement almost all the defective phenotypes of lec1-2 in terms of embryonic morphology, while AhNF-YB1 could partially affect these phenotypes. LEAFY COTYLEDON1 (LEC1) is a member of the nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) family of transcription factors and has been identified as a key regulator of embryonic development. In the present study, two LEC1-type genes from Arachis hypogeae were identified and designated as AhNF-YB1 and AhNF-YB10; these genes belong to subgenome A and subgenome B, respectively. The functions of AhNF-YB1 and AhNF-YB10 were investigated by complementation analysis of their defective phenotypes of the Arabidopsis lec1-2 mutant and by ectopic expression in wild-type Arabidopsis. The results indicated that both AhNF-YB1 and AhNF-YB10 participate in regulating embryogenesis, embryo development, and reserve deposition in cotyledons and that they have partial functional redundancy. In contrast, AhNF-YB10 complemented almost all the defective phenotypes of lec1-2 in terms of embryonic morphology and hypocotyl length, while AhNF-YB1 had only a partial effect. In addition, 30-40% of the seeds of the AhNF-YB1 transformants exhibited a decreasing germination ratio and longevity. Therefore, appropriate spatiotemporal expression of these genes is necessary for embryo morphogenesis at the early development stage and is responsible for seed maturation at the mid-late development stage. On the other hand, overexpression of AhNF-YB1 or AhNF-YB10 at the middle to late stages of Arabidopsis seed development improved the weight, oil content, and fatty acid composition of the transgenic seeds. Moreover, the expression levels of several genes associated with fatty acid synthesis and embryogenesis were significantly greater in developing AhNF-YB10-overexpressing seeds than in control seeds. This study provides a theoretical basis for breeding oilseed crops with high yields and high oil content.
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- Guiying Tang
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Ecology and Physiology, Institute of Crop Germplasm Resources, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan, 250100, Shandong Province, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Ecology and Physiology, Institute of Crop Germplasm Resources, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan, 250100, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Ji'nan, 250014, Shandong Province, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Ecology and Physiology, Institute of Crop Germplasm Resources, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan, 250100, Shandong Province, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Ecology and Physiology, Institute of Crop Germplasm Resources, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan, 250100, Shandong Province, China.
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Ecology and Physiology, Institute of Crop Germplasm Resources, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan, 250100, Shandong Province, China.
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Tian Y, Song K, Li B, Song Y, Zhang X, Li H, Yang L. Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of NF-Y gene family in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.). Sci Rep 2024; 14:5257. [PMID: 38438470 PMCID: PMC10912202 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55799-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) gene family is an important transcription factor composed of three subfamilies of NF-YA, NF-YB and NF-YC, which is involved in plant growth, development and stress response. In this study, 63 tobacco NF-Y genes (NtNF-Ys) were identified in Nicotiana tabacum L., including 17 NtNF-YAs, 30 NtNF-YBs and 16 NtNF-YCs. Phylogenetic analysis revealed ten pairs of orthologues from tomato and tobacco and 25 pairs of paralogues from tobacco. The gene structure of NtNF-YAs exhibited similarities, whereas the gene structure of NtNF-YBs and NtNF-YCs displayed significant differences. The NtNF-Ys of the same subfamily exhibited a consistent distribution of motifs and protein 3D structure. The protein interaction network revealed that NtNF-YC12 and NtNF-YC5 exhibited the highest connectivity. Many cis-acting elements related to light, stress and hormone response were found in the promoter of NtNF-Ys. Transcriptome analysis showed that more than half of the NtNF-Y genes were expressed in all tissues, and NtNF-YB9/B14/B15/B16/B17/B29 were specifically expressed in roots. A total of 15, 12, 5, and 6 NtNF-Y genes were found to respond to cold, drought, salt, and alkali stresses, respectively. The results of this study will lay a foundation for further study of NF-Y genes in tobacco and other Solanaceae plants.
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- Yue Tian
- College of Plant Protection and Agricultural Big-Data Research Center, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- College of Plant Protection and Agricultural Big-Data Research Center, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
- State Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Silviculture in Downstream Areas of the Yellow River, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
- Mountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- College of Plant Protection and Agricultural Big-Data Research Center, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- College of Plant Protection and Agricultural Big-Data Research Center, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- College of Plant Protection and Agricultural Big-Data Research Center, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- College of Plant Protection and Agricultural Big-Data Research Center, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- College of Plant Protection and Agricultural Big-Data Research Center, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China.
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Li X, Zhang S, Lowey D, Hissam C, Clevenger J, Perera S, Jia Y, Caicedo AL. A derived weedy rice × ancestral cultivar cross identifies evolutionarily relevant weediness QTLs. Mol Ecol 2023; 32:5971-5985. [PMID: 37861465 DOI: 10.1111/mec.17172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Weedy rice (Oryza spp.) is a weedy relative of the cultivated rice that competes with the crop and causes significant production loss. The BHA (blackhull awned) US weedy rice group has evolved from aus cultivated rice and differs from its ancestors in several important weediness traits, including flowering time, plant height and seed shattering. Prior attempts to determine the genetic basis of weediness traits in plants using linkage mapping approaches have not often considered weed origins. However, the timing of divergence between crossed parents can affect the detection of quantitative trait loci (QTL) relevant to the evolution of weediness. Here, we used a QTL-seq approach that combines bulked segregant analysis and high-throughput whole genome resequencing to map the three important weediness traits in an F2 population derived from a cross between BHA weedy rice with an ancestral aus cultivar. We compared these QTLs with those previously detected in a cross of BHA with a more distantly related crop, indica. We identified multiple QTLs that overlapped with regions under selection during the evolution of weedy BHA rice and some candidate genes possibly underlying the evolution weediness traits in BHA. We showed that QTLs detected with ancestor-descendant crosses are more likely to be involved in the evolution of weediness traits than those detected from crosses of more diverged taxa.
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- Xiang Li
- Plant Biology Graduate Program and Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Innovation and Practice Base for Postdoctors, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, China
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- Plant Biology Graduate Program and Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Plant Biology Graduate Program and Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, Huntsville, Alabama, USA
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- Plant Biology Graduate Program and Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center, Stuttgart, Arkansas, USA
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- Plant Biology Graduate Program and Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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Jiang L, Ren Y, Jiang Y, Hu S, Wu J, Wang G. Characterization of NF-Y gene family and their expression and interaction analysis in Phalaenopsis orchid. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 204:108143. [PMID: 37913748 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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The complex of Nuclear Factor Ys (NF-Ys), a family of heterotrimeric transcription factors composed of three unique subunits (NF-YA, NF-YB, and NF-YC), binds to the CCAAT box of eukaryotic promoters to activate or repress transcription of the downstream genes involved into various biological processes in plants. However, the systematic characterization of NF-Y gene family has not been elucidated in Phalaenopsis. A total of 24 NF-Y subunits (4 NF-YA, 9 NF-YB, and 11 NF-YC subunits) were identified in Phalaenopsis genome, whose exon/intron structures were highly differentiated among the PhNF-Y subunits. The distribution of motifs between coding regions of PhNF-YA and PhNF-YB/C was distinct. Segmental and tandem duplication events among paralogous PhNF-Ys were occurred. Six pairs of orthologous NF-Ys from Phalaenopsis and Arabidopsis and five pairs of orthologous NF-Ys from Phalaenopsis and rice involved in the phylogenetic gene synteny were identified. The various cis-elements being responsive to low-temperature, drought and ABA were distributed in the promoters of PhNF-Ys. qRT-PCR analysis indicated all of PhNF-Ys displayed the spatial specificity of expression in different tissues. Moreover, the expression levels of multiple PhNF-Ys significantly changed responding to low-temperature and ABA treatment. Yeast two hybrid and bimolecular fluorescence complementation assays approved the interaction of PhNF-YA1/3 with PhNF-YB6/PhNF-YC7, respectively, as well as PhNF-YB6 with PhNF-YC7. PhNF-YA1/3, PhNF-YB6, and PhNF-YC7 proteins were all localized in the nucleus. Further, transient overexpression of PhNF-YB6 and PhNF-YC7 promoted PhFT3 and repressed PhSVP expression in Phalaenopsis. These findings will facilitate to explore the role of PhNF-Ys in floral transition in Phalaenopsis orchid.
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- Li Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Department of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Department of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Department of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Department of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Department of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Department of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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Payne D, Li Y, Govindan G, Kumar A, Thomas J, Addo-Quaye CA, Pereira A, Sunkar R. High Daytime Temperature Responsive MicroRNA Profiles in Developing Grains of Rice Varieties with Contrasting Chalkiness. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11631. [PMID: 37511395 PMCID: PMC10380806 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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High temperature impairs starch biosynthesis in developing rice grains and thereby increases chalkiness, affecting the grain quality. Genome encoded microRNAs (miRNAs) fine-tune target transcript abundances in a spatio-temporal specific manner, and this mode of gene regulation is critical for a myriad of developmental processes as well as stress responses. However, the role of miRNAs in maintaining rice grain quality/chalkiness during high daytime temperature (HDT) stress is relatively unknown. To uncover the role of miRNAs in this process, we used five contrasting rice genotypes (low chalky lines Cyp, Ben, and KB and high chalky lines LaGrue and NB) and compared the miRNA profiles in the R6 stage caryopsis samples from plants subjected to prolonged HDT (from the onset of fertilization through R6 stage of caryopsis development). Our small RNA analysis has identified approximately 744 miRNAs that can be grouped into 291 families. Of these, 186 miRNAs belonging to 103 families are differentially regulated under HDT. Only two miRNAs, Osa-miR444f and Osa-miR1866-5p, were upregulated in all genotypes, implying that the regulations greatly varied between the genotypes. Furthermore, not even a single miRNA was commonly up/down regulated specifically in the three tolerant genotypes. However, three miRNAs (Osa-miR1866-3p, Osa-miR5150-3p and canH-miR9774a,b-3p) were commonly upregulated and onemiRNA (Osa-miR393b-5p) was commonly downregulated specifically in the sensitive genotypes (LaGrue and NB). These observations suggest that few similarities exist within the low chalky or high chalky genotypes, possibly due to high genetic variation. Among the five genotypes used, Cypress and LaGrue are genetically closely related, but exhibit contrasting chalkiness under HDT, and thus, a comparison between them is most relevant. This comparison revealed a general tendency for Cypress to display miRNA regulations that could decrease chalkiness under HDT compared with LaGrue. This study suggests that miRNAs could play an important role in maintaining grain quality in HDT-stressed rice.
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- David Payne
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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- Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, MN 55106, USA
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- Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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Mahto A, Yadav A, P V A, Parida SK, Tyagi AK, Agarwal P. Cytological, transcriptome and miRNome temporal landscapes decode enhancement of rice grain size. BMC Biol 2023; 21:91. [PMID: 37076907 PMCID: PMC10116700 DOI: 10.1186/s12915-023-01577-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rice grain size (GS) is an essential agronomic trait. Though several genes and miRNA modules influencing GS are known and seed development transcriptomes analyzed, a comprehensive compendium connecting all possible players is lacking. This study utilizes two contrasting GS indica rice genotypes (small-grained SN and large-grained LGR). Rice seed development involves five stages (S1-S5). Comparative transcriptome and miRNome atlases, substantiated with morphological and cytological studies, from S1-S5 stages and flag leaf have been analyzed to identify GS proponents. RESULTS Histology shows prolonged endosperm development and cell enlargement in LGR. Stand-alone and comparative RNAseq analyses manifest S3 (5-10 days after pollination) stage as crucial for GS enhancement, coherently with cell cycle, endoreduplication, and programmed cell death participating genes. Seed storage protein and carbohydrate accumulation, cytologically and by RNAseq, is shown to be delayed in LGR. Fourteen transcription factor families influence GS. Pathway genes for four phytohormones display opposite patterns of higher expression. A total of 186 genes generated from the transcriptome analyses are located within GS trait-related QTLs deciphered by a cross between SN and LGR. Fourteen miRNA families express specifically in SN or LGR seeds. Eight miRNA-target modules display contrasting expressions amongst SN and LGR, while 26 (SN) and 43 (LGR) modules are differentially expressed in all stages. CONCLUSIONS Integration of all analyses concludes in a "Domino effect" model for GS regulation highlighting chronology and fruition of each event. This study delineates the essence of GS regulation, providing scope for future exploits. The rice grain development database (RGDD) ( www.nipgr.ac.in/RGDD/index.php ; https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7762870 ) has been developed for easy access of data generated in this paper.
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- Arunima Mahto
- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India
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- Interdisciplinary Centre for Plant Genomics and Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India.
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Deng S, Wang R, Tao C, Li L, Wang S, Jia C, Liu Y, Du R, Du L, Yang J. Genome-wide analysis of CtNF-YB and lipid synthesis regulation of CtNF-YB12 in Carthamus tinctorius L. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2023; 42:57-72. [PMID: 36309876 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-022-02936-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The nuclear Factor YB of Carthamus tinctorius L. increased the content of unsaturated fatty acids by regulating the expression of genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and oil accumulation. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seed oil is rich in linoleic acid and is widely used in food and medicine. Therefore, key genes regulating oil synthesis were mined through genetic engineering to provide genetic resources for improving oil content. Based on the conserved domain of the NF-YB, we screened and identified 14 CtNF-YB transcription factors in the safflower genome and divided them into three subfamilies through phylogenetic analysis. Regulatory motif analysis of the CtNF-YB promoter revealed specific cis-regulatory elements related to abiotic stress, growth, and development. Expression analysis of CtNF-YB family genes showed that non-Leafy Cotyledon 1(non-LEC1) genes were highly expressed in roots, leaves, and flowers; Leafy Cotyledon 1(LEC1) genes were highly expressed during early seed development; and Dr1-like genes were highly expressed in roots, stems, and leaves. CtNF-YB12 was identified as a LEC1 transcription factor based on phylogeny and BLAST alignment. Heterologous CtNF-YB12 expression in Arabidopsis thaliana increased seed pod length and seed size. Moreover, CtNF-YB12 overexpression increased the oil content of seeds, upregulated genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis and glycolysis, and altered the content of unsaturated fatty acids, including oleic acid (C18:1), linoleic acid (C18:2), and linolenic acid (C18:3), as well as of sucrose, fructose, and glucose. CtNF-YB12 may increase the oil content by regulating key enzyme genes of oil synthesis, so it can be used as a reliable target.
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- Sinan Deng
- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Life Science, Engineering Research Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education for Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
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Zhang M, Zheng H, Jin L, Xing L, Zou J, Zhang L, Liu C, Chu J, Xu M, Wang L. miR169o and ZmNF-YA13 act in concert to coordinate the expression of ZmYUC1 that determines seed size and weight in maize kernels. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2022; 235:2270-2284. [PMID: 35713356 DOI: 10.1111/nph.18317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play key regulatory roles in seed development and emerge as new key targets for engineering grain size and yield. The Zma-miRNA169 family is highly expressed during maize seed development, but its functional roles in seed development remain elusive. Here, we generated zma-miR169o and ZmNF-YA13 transgenic plants. Phenotypic and genetic analyses were performed on these lines. Seed development and auxins contents were investigated. Overexpression of maize miRNA zma-miR169o increases seed size and weight, whereas the opposite is true when its expression is suppressed. Further studies revealed that zma-miR169 acts by negatively regulating its target gene, a transcription factor ZmNF-YA13 that also plays a key role in determining seed size. We demonstrate that ZmNF-YA13 regulates the expression of the auxin biosynthetic gene ZmYUC1, which modulates auxin levels in the early developing seeds and determines the number of endosperm cells, thereby governing maize seed size and ultimately yield. Overall, our present study has identified zma-miR169o and ZmNF-YA13 that form a functional module regulating auxin accumulation in maize seeds and playing an important role in determining maize seed size and yield, providing a set of novel molecular tools for yield improvement in molecular breeding and genetic engineering.
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- Min Zhang
- Biotechnology Research Institute, CAAS/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100081, Beijing, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, CAAS/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100081, Beijing, China
- National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), 572022, Sanya, Hainan, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, CAAS/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100081, Beijing, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, CAAS/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100081, Beijing, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, CAAS/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100081, Beijing, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, CAAS/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100081, Beijing, China
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- National Centre for Plant Gene Research (Beijing), Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100101, Beijing, China
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- National Centre for Plant Gene Research (Beijing), Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100101, Beijing, China
- College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100039, Beijing, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, CAAS/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100081, Beijing, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, CAAS/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture, 100081, Beijing, China
- National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), 572022, Sanya, Hainan, China
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An Y, Suo X, Niu Q, Yin S, Chen L. Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of the NF-Y Transcription Factor Family Reveal Its Potential Roles in Salt Stress in Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.). Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126426. [PMID: 35742869 PMCID: PMC9223742 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) is a heterotrimeric transcription factor that plays an important role in various biological processes in plants, such as flowering regulation, drought resistance, and salt stress. However, few in-depth studies investigated the alfalfa NF-Y gene family. In this study, in total, 60 MsNF-Y genes, including 9 MsNF-YAs, 26 MsNF-YBs, and 25 MsNF-YCs, were identified in the alfalfa genome. The genomic locations, gene structures, protein molecular weights, conserved domains, phylogenetic relationships, and gene expression patterns in different tissues and under different stresses (cold stress, drought stress, and salt stress) of these NF-Y genes were analyzed. The illustration of the conserved domains and specific domains of the different subfamilies of the MsNF-Y genes implicates the conservation and diversity of their functions in alfalfa growth, development, and stress resistance. The gene expression analysis showed that 48 MsNF-Y genes (7 MsNF-YAs, 22 MsNF-YBs, and 19 MsNF-YCs) were expressed in all tissues at different expression levels, indicating that these genes have tissue expression specificity and different biological functions. In total, seven, seven, six, and eight MsNF-Y genes responded to cold stress, the ABA treatment, drought stress, and salt stress in alfalfa, respectively. According to the WGCNA, molecular regulatory networks related to salt stress were constructed for MsNF-YB2, MsNF-YB5, MsNF-YB7, MsNF-YB15, MsNF-YC5, and MsNF-YC6. This study could provide valuable information for further elucidating the biological functions of MsNF-Ys and improving salt tolerance and other abiotic stress resistance in alfalfa.
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- Yixin An
- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.A.); (X.S.); (Q.N.)
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.A.); (X.S.); (Q.N.)
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.A.); (X.S.); (Q.N.)
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.A.); (X.S.); (Q.N.)
- Correspondence: (S.Y.); (L.C.)
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
- Correspondence: (S.Y.); (L.C.)
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Zhao B, Wu C, Sammad A, Ma Z, Suo L, Wu Y, Fu X. The fiber diameter traits of Tibetan cashmere goats are governed by the inherent differences in stress, hypoxic, and metabolic adaptations: an integrative study of proteome and transcriptome. BMC Genomics 2022; 23:191. [PMID: 35255833 PMCID: PMC8903710 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-08422-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Tibetan cashmere goats are served as a valuable model for high altitude adaptation and hypoxia complications related studies, while the cashmere produced by these goats is an important source of income for the herders. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in protein abundance underlying the fine (average 12.20 ± 0.03 μm of mean fiber diameter) and coarse cashmere (average 14.67 ± 0.05 μm of mean fiber diameter) producing by Tibetan cashmere goats. We systematically investigated the genetic determinants of fiber diameter by integrated analysis with proteomic and transcriptomic datasets from skin tissues of Tibetan cashmere goats. Results We identified 1980 proteins using a label-free proteomics approach. They were annotated to three different databases, while 1730 proteins were mapped to the original protein coding genes (PCGs) of the transcriptomic study. Comparative analyses of cashmere with extremely fine vs. coarse phenotypes yielded 29 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs), for instance, APOH, GANAB, AEBP1, CP, CPB2, GPR142, VTN, IMPA1, CTSZ, GLB1, and HMCN1. Functional enrichment analysis of these DEPs revealed their involvement in oxidation-reduction process, cell redox homeostasis, metabolic, PI3K-Akt, MAPK, and Wnt signaling pathways. Transcription factors enrichment analysis revealed the proteins mainly belong to NF-YB family, HMG family, CSD family. We further validated the protein abundance of four DEPs (GC, VTN, AEBP1, and GPR142) through western blot, and considered they were the most potential candidate genes for cashmere traits in Tibetan cashmere goats. Conclusions These analyses indicated that the major biological variations underlying the difference of cashmere fiber diameter in Tibetan cashmere goats were attributed to the inherent adaptations related to metabolic, hypoxic, and stress response differences. This study provided novel insights into the breeding strategies for cashmere traits and enhance the understanding of the biological and genetic mechanisms of cashmere traits in Tibetan cashmere goats. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-022-08422-x.
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- Bingru Zhao
- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of the Wool Sheep & Cashmere Goat in Xinjiang, Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of the Wool Sheep & Cashmere Goat in Xinjiang, Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi, China.
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Genome-wide screening and identification of nuclear Factor-Y family genes and exploration their function on regulating abiotic and biotic stress in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Gene 2021; 812:146089. [PMID: 34896520 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2021.146089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The Nuclear Factor-Y (NF-Y) transcription factor (TF), which includes three distinct subunits (NF-YA, NF-YB and NF-YC), is known to manipulate various aspects of plant growth, development, and stress responses. Although the NF-Y gene family was well studied in many species, little is known about their functions in potato. In this study, a total of 37 potato NF-Y genes were identified, including 11 StNF-YAs, 20 StNF-YBs, and 6 StNF-YCs. The genetic features of these StNF-Y genes were investigated by comparing their evolutionary relationship, intron/exon organization and motif distribution pattern. Multiple alignments showed that all StNF-Y proteins possessed clearly conserved core regions that were flanked by non-conserved sequences. Gene duplication analysis indicated that nine StNF-Y genes were subjected to tandem duplication and eight StNF-Ys arose from segmental duplication events. Synteny analysis suggested that most StNF-Y genes (33 of 37) were orthologous to potato's close relative tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Tissue-specific expression of the StNF-Y genes suggested their potential roles in controlling potato growth and development. The role of StNF-Ys in regulating potato responses to abiotic stress (ABA, drought and salinity) was also confirmed: twelve StNF-Y genes were up-regulated and another two were down-regulated under different abiotic treatments. In addition, genes responded differently to pathogen challenges, suggesting that StNF-Y genes may play distinct roles under certain biotic stress. In summary, insights into the evolution of NF-Y family members and their functions in potato development and stress responses are provided.
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Genome-wide analysis of the NF-Y gene family and their roles in relation to fruit development in Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum). Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 190:487-498. [PMID: 34508718 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) is a heterotrimeric transcription factor playing crucial roles in various biological process in plant. However, thorough research on NF-Y gene family of Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) is little. In this study, 38 FtNF-Y genes (12 FtNF-YAs, 17 FtNF-YBs, and 9 FtNF-YCs) were identified and renamed on the basis of their subfamily and chromosomal location. Their gene structure, genomic mapping, motif composition, conserved domain, phylogenetic relationships, cis-acting elements and gene expression were investigated. Illustration of gene structures and conserved domains of FtNF-Ys revealed their functional conservation and specificity. Construction of phylogenetic trees of NF-Ys in Tartary buckwheat, Arabidopsis, tomato, rice and banana, allowed us to predict functional similarities among NF-Ys from different species. Gene expression analysis displayed that twenty-four FtNF-Ys were expressed in all the tissues and the transcript levels of them were different, suggesting their function varieties. Moreover, expression profiles of twenty FtNF-Ys along five different fruit development stages acquired by real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) demonstrated distinct abundance diversity at different stages, providing some clues of potential fruit development regulators. Our study could provide helpful reference information for further function characterization of FtNF-Ys and for the fruit quality enhancement of Tartary buckwheat.
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Peng M, Gan F, Yang F, Pan C, Lin X, Fan X, Chen K, Gao P. Nuclear factor OsNF-YB4 promotes flowering by negatively regulating the floral repressor gene Ghd7 in rice. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2021; 571:32-37. [PMID: 34303193 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.07.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Flowering time or heading date is a critical agronomic trait of rice and is regulated by numerous genes, including several genes encoding nuclear factor YB (NF-YB) in rice, NF-YB11 is one of the genes well known to be involved in the process, delaying flowering under long-day (LD) conditions but promoting flowering under short-day (SD) conditions. In this study, we identified another NF-YB gene, OsNF-YB4. Overexpression of OsNF-YB4 promoted rice flowering under both natural long-day (NLD) and natural short-day (NSD) conditions, whereas suppression or loss-of-function of this gene delayed flowering. The transcription of OsNF-YB4 exhibited an obvious circadian pattern and was induced by light under both LD and SD conditions. Expression analyses of flowering regulators in the photoperiodic flowering pathway demonstrated that up-regulation of OsNF-YB4 resulted in down-regulation of floral repressor Grain number, plant height and heading date 7 (Ghd7), and thus activating the Early heading date 1 (Ehd1)-mediated flowering pathway. Besides, OsNF-YB4 was observed to bind to the specific CCAAT-box regions in the Ghd7 promoter in vitro and interact with GHD7 in yeast. All these evidences support that OsNF-YB4 functions as a flowering promoter by negatively regulating the expression of floral repressor Ghd7 in rice photoperiodic flowering-time regulatory network.
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- Meifang Peng
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China; Institute of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610061, PR China
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610061, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610061, PR China
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610061, PR China
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610061, PR China
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610061, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China.
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Chen K, Łyskowski A, Jaremko Ł, Jaremko M. Genetic and Molecular Factors Determining Grain Weight in Rice. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:605799. [PMID: 34322138 PMCID: PMC8313227 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.605799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Grain weight is one of the major factors determining single plant yield production of rice and other cereal crops. Research has begun to reveal the regulatory mechanisms underlying grain weight as well as grain size, highlighting the importance of this research for plant molecular biology. The developmental trait of grain weight is affected by multiple molecular and genetic aspects that lead to dynamic changes in cell division, expansion and differentiation. Additionally, several important biological pathways contribute to grain weight, such as ubiquitination, phytohormones, G-proteins, photosynthesis, epigenetic modifications and microRNAs. Our review integrates early and more recent findings, and provides future perspectives for how a more complete understanding of grain weight can optimize strategies for improving yield production. It is surprising that the acquired wealth of knowledge has not revealed more insights into the underlying molecular mechanisms. To accelerating molecular breeding of rice and other cereals is becoming an emergent and critical task for agronomists. Lastly, we highlighted the importance of leveraging gene editing technologies as well as structural studies for future rice breeding applications.
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- Ke Chen
- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangzhou, China
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- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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Niu B, Zhang Z, Zhang J, Zhou Y, Chen C. The rice LEC1-like transcription factor OsNF-YB9 interacts with SPK, an endosperm-specific sucrose synthase protein kinase, and functions in seed development. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2021; 106:1233-1246. [PMID: 33721364 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.15230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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LEAFY COTYLEDON1 (LEC1), a NUCLEAR FACTOR-Y (NF-Y) family member, plays a critical role in embryogenesis and seed development in Arabidopsis. Previous studies have shown that rice OsNF-YB9 and OsNF-YB7 are homologous to Arabidopsis LEC1. However, the functions of LEC1-like genes in rice remain unclear. Here we report that OsNF-YB9 and OsNF-YB7 display sub-functionalization in rice. We demonstrate that OsNF-YB7 is expressed mainly in the embryo, whereas OsNF-YB9 is preferentially expressed in the developing endosperm. Heterologous expression of either OsNF-YB9 or OsNF-YB7 in Arabidopsis lec1-1 was able to complement the lec1-1 defects. We failed to generate osnf-yb7 homozygous mutants due to lethality caused by OsNF-YB7 defects. Loss of OsNF-YB9 function caused abnormal seed development: seeds were longer, narrower and thinner and exhibited a higher chalkiness ratio. Furthermore, the expression of genes related to starch synthesis was deregulated in osnf-yb9. OsNF-YB9 could interact with SPK, a sucrose synthase protein kinase that is predominantly expressed in rice endosperm. Knockout of SPK resulted in chalky seeds similar to those observed in the osnf-yb9 mutants. Ectopic expression of OsNF-YB9 in both rice and Arabidopsis resulted in unhealthy plants with small seeds. Taken together, these results suggest a critical role for OsNF-YB9 in rice seed development.
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- Baixiao Niu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Verma A, Prakash G, Ranjan R, Tyagi AK, Agarwal P. Silencing of an Ubiquitin Ligase Increases Grain Width and Weight in indica Rice. Front Genet 2021; 11:600378. [PMID: 33510769 PMCID: PMC7835794 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.600378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Many quantitative trait loci (QTLs) have been identified by molecular genetic studies which control grain size by regulating grain width, length, and/or thickness. Grain width 2 (GW2) is one such QTL that codes for a RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase and increases grain size by regulating grain width through ubiquitin-mediated degradation of unknown substrates. A natural variation (single-nucleotide polymorphism at the 346th position) in the functional domain-coding region of OsGW2 in japonica rice genotypes has been shown to cause an increase in grain width/weight in rice. However, this variation is absent in indica rice genotypes. In this study, we report that reduced expression of OsGW2 can alter grain size, even though natural sequence variation is not responsible for increased grain size in indica rice genotypes. OsGW2 shows high expression in seed development stages and the protein localizes to the nucleus and cytoplasm. Downregulation of OsGW2 by RNAi technology results in wider and heavier grains. Microscopic observation of grain morphology suggests that OsGW2 determines grain size by influencing both cell expansion and cell proliferation in spikelet hull. Using transcriptome analysis, upregulated genes related to grain size regulation have been identified among 1,426 differentially expressed genes in an OsGW2_RNAi transgenic line. These results reveal that OsGW2 is a negative regulator of grain size in indica rice and affects both cell number and cell size in spikelet hull.
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- Ankit Verma
- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India.,Department of Botany, Gargi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India.,Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India.,Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India
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Guo Y, Niu S, El-Kassaby YA, Li W. Transcriptome-wide isolation and expression of NF-Y gene family in male cone development and hormonal treatment of Pinus tabuliformis. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2021; 171:34-47. [PMID: 32770551 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.13183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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It is known that nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) transcription factors play an important role in flowering time regulation and hormone response (ABA, GA) in angiosperms, but, little known in conifers. Moreover, the NF-Y gene family has not been comprehensively reported in conifers. Here, we identified 9 NF-YA, 9 NF-YB and 10 NF-YC genes in Pinus tabuliformis using Arabidopsis NF-Y protein sequences as queries. Additionally, by comparing conserved regions and phylogenetic relationships of the PtNF-Ys, we found that NF-Ys were both conserved and altered during evolution. PtTFL2, PtCO, PtNF-YC1 and PtNF-YC4 were exploited by expression profile in male cone development and correlation analysis. Furthermore, NF-YC1/4 and DPL (DELLA protein of P. tabuliformis) were interacted by yeast two-hybrid and BiFC assays, which suggested that NF-YC1/4 may be involved in gibberellins signaling pathway. Moreover, the multiple types of phytohormones-responsive cis-elements (ABA, JA, IAA, SA) have been found, and gene expression profile analysis showed that many NF-Y genes responded positively to SA and as opposed to IAA and JA, revealing the potential role of NF-Ys in conifers resistance. In summary, this study provided the basis for further investigation of the function of NF-Y genes in conifers.
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- Yingtian Guo
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, National Engineering Laboratory for Forest Tree Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, National Engineering Laboratory for Forest Tree Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, National Engineering Laboratory for Forest Tree Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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Zhang H, San ML, Jang SG, Lee JH, Kim NE, Lee AR, Park SY, Cao FY, Chin JH, Kwon SW. Genome-Wide Association Study of Root System Development at Seedling Stage in Rice. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:genes11121395. [PMID: 33255557 PMCID: PMC7760126 DOI: 10.3390/genes11121395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Root network structure plays a crucial role in growth and development processes in rice. Longer, more branched root structures help plants to assimilate water and nutrition from soil, support robust plant growth, and improve resilience to stresses such as disease. Understanding the molecular basis of root development through screening of root-related traits in rice germplasms is critical to future rice breeding programs. This study used a small germplasm collection of 137 rice varieties chosen from the Korean rice core set (KRICE_CORE) to identify loci linked to root development. Two million high-quality single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were used as the genotype, with maximum root length (MRL) and total root weight (TRW) in seedlings used as the phenotype. Genome-wide association study (GWAS) combined with Principal Components Analysis (PCA) and Kinship matrix analysis identified four quantitative trait loci (QTLs) on chromosomes 3, 6, and 8. Two QTLs were linked to MRL and two were related to TRW. Analysis of Linkage Disequilibrium (LD) decay identified a 230 kb exploratory range for detection of candidate root-related genes. Candidates were filtered using RNA-seq data, gene annotations, and quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), and five previously characterized genes related to root development were identified, as well as four novel candidate genes. Promoter analysis of candidate genes showed that LOC_Os03g08880 and LOC_Os06g13060 contained SNPs with the potential to impact gene expression in root-related promoter motifs. Haplotype analysis of candidate genes revealed diverse haplotypes that were significantly associated with phenotypic variation. Taken together, these results indicate that LOC_Os03g08880 and LOC_Os06g13060 are strong candidate genes for root development functions. The significant haplotypes identified in this study will be beneficial in future breeding programs for root improvement.
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- Hongjia Zhang
- Department of Plant Bioscience, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (H.Z.); (M.L.S.); (S.-G.J.); (J.-H.L.); (N.-E.K.); (A.-R.L.)
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- Department of Plant Bioscience, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (H.Z.); (M.L.S.); (S.-G.J.); (J.-H.L.); (N.-E.K.); (A.-R.L.)
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- Department of Plant Bioscience, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (H.Z.); (M.L.S.); (S.-G.J.); (J.-H.L.); (N.-E.K.); (A.-R.L.)
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- Department of Plant Bioscience, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (H.Z.); (M.L.S.); (S.-G.J.); (J.-H.L.); (N.-E.K.); (A.-R.L.)
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- Department of Plant Bioscience, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (H.Z.); (M.L.S.); (S.-G.J.); (J.-H.L.); (N.-E.K.); (A.-R.L.)
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- Department of Plant Bioscience, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (H.Z.); (M.L.S.); (S.-G.J.); (J.-H.L.); (N.-E.K.); (A.-R.L.)
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- National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Miryang 50463, Korea;
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- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, School of Biology and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212008, China;
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- Department of Integrative Biological Sciences and Industry, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05006, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.-H.C.); (S.-W.K.); Tel.: +82-55-350-5506 (S.-W.K.)
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- Department of Plant Bioscience, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (H.Z.); (M.L.S.); (S.-G.J.); (J.-H.L.); (N.-E.K.); (A.-R.L.)
- Correspondence: (J.-H.C.); (S.-W.K.); Tel.: +82-55-350-5506 (S.-W.K.)
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Molecular regulation of ZmMs7 required for maize male fertility and development of a dominant male-sterility system in multiple species. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2020; 117:23499-23509. [PMID: 32907946 PMCID: PMC7519223 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2010255117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Developing a male-sterility system that is effective in multiple species is essential for hybrid seed production in different plants, especially for plants without cloned male-sterility genes. Here, we identified the transcriptional regulation mechanism for maize male-sterility gene ZmMs7 and thereby developed a dominant male-sterility system that was proved to be effective in maize, rice, and Arabidopsis. Compared with current male-sterility systems, this system has potential advantages, e.g., utilization of a single transgene cassette, high stability of male sterility under different genetic backgrounds, and producing fluorescent transgenic and normal color nontransgenic F1 hybrid seeds which can be used flexibly in different countries where transgenic crop cultivation is prohibited or allowed. Therefore, it is a simple, cost-effective, and multiple-crop-applicable biotechnology. Understanding the molecular basis of male sterility and developing practical male-sterility systems are essential for heterosis utilization and commercial hybrid seed production in crops. Here, we report molecular regulation by genic male-sterility gene maize male sterility 7 (ZmMs7) and its application for developing a dominant male-sterility system in multiple species. ZmMs7 is specifically expressed in maize anthers, encodes a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger protein that functions as a transcriptional activator, and plays a key role in tapetal development and pollen exine formation. ZmMs7 can interact with maize nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) subunits to form ZmMs7-NF-YA6-YB2-YC9/12/15 protein complexes that activate target genes by directly binding to CCAAT box in their promoter regions. Premature expression of ZmMs7 in maize by an anther-specific promoter p5126 results in dominant and complete male sterility but normal vegetative growth and female fertility. Early expression of ZmMs7 downstream genes induced by prematurely expressed ZmMs7 leads to abnormal tapetal development and pollen exine formation in p5126-ZmMs7 maize lines. The p5126-ZmMs7 transgenic rice and Arabidopsis plants display similar dominant male sterility. Meanwhile, the mCherry gene coupled with p5126-ZmMs7 facilitates the sorting of dominant sterility seeds based on fluorescent selection. In addition, both the ms7-6007 recessive male-sterility line and p5126-ZmMs7M dominant male-sterility line are highly stable under different genetic germplasms and thus applicable for hybrid maize breeding. Together, our work provides insight into the mechanisms of anther and pollen development and a promising technology for hybrid seed production in crops.
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Mathew IE, Priyadarshini R, Mahto A, Jaiswal P, Parida SK, Agarwal P. SUPER STARCHY1/ONAC025 participates in rice grain filling. PLANT DIRECT 2020; 4:e00249. [PMID: 32995698 PMCID: PMC7507516 DOI: 10.1002/pld3.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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NAC transcription factors (TFs) are known for their role in development and stress. This article attempts to functionally validate the role of rice SS1/ ONAC025 (LOC_Os11g31330) during seed development. The gene is seed-specific and its promoter directs reporter expression in the developing endosperm and embryo in rice transgenic plants. Furthermore, rice transgenic plants ectopically expressing SS1/ ONAC025 have a plantlet lethal phenotype with hampered vegetative growth, but increased tillers and an altered shoot apical meristem structure. The vegetative cells of these plantlets are filled with distinct starch granules. RNAseq analysis of two independent plantlets reveals the differential expression of reproductive and photosynthetic genes. A comparison with seed development transcriptome indicates differential regulation of many seed-related genes by SS1/ ONAC025. Genes involved in starch biosynthesis, especially amylopectin and those encoding seed storage proteins, and regulating seed size are also differentially expressed. In conjunction, SS1/ ONAC025 shows highest expression in japonica rice. As a TF, SS1/ ONAC025 is a transcriptional repressor localized to endoplasmic reticulum and nucleus. The article shows that SS1/ ONAC025 is a seed-specific gene promoting grain filling in rice, and negatively affecting vegetative growth.
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| | | | - Arunima Mahto
- National Institute of Plant Genome ResearchNew DelhiIndia
| | - Priya Jaiswal
- National Institute of Plant Genome ResearchNew DelhiIndia
| | | | - Pinky Agarwal
- National Institute of Plant Genome ResearchNew DelhiIndia
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