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Ma H, Yang Y, Zhao J, Huang X, Yang H, Zheng T, Fan G. Relationship between the baking quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and the protein composition and structure after shading. Food Chem 2024; 441:138392. [PMID: 38211475 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138392] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Although wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain protein content is increased by shade stress, the relationship between the baking quality of wheat flour and protein composition and structure remains unclear. Here, we investigated the effects of shade stress on wheat flour protein composition and structure. The contents of the flour protein, α/β-gliadins and disulfide and hydrogen bonds were significantly increased by shade stress. Glutenins, UPP%, and β-sheet contents also increased, whereas that of α-helices decreased. Spearman correlations revealed that the flour protein content, Glu:Gli ratio, and disulfide, hydrogen, and ionic bonds can predict the specific volume and number of crumb cells in bread, whereas α/β-gliadins content can predict the crumb cell wall thickness and diameter of bread. Under shade stress, variations in protein composition and structure help increase the specific volume and crumb cells number and decrease crumb cell wall thickness and diameter of bread, ultimately leading to improved baking quality.
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- Hongliang Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China/ Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming Systems in Southwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Crop Ecophysiology and Cultivation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province/ College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China/ Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming Systems in Southwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Crop Ecophysiology and Cultivation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province/ College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China/ Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming Systems in Southwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Crop Ecophysiology and Cultivation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province/ College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China/ Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming Systems in Southwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Crop Ecophysiology and Cultivation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province/ College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China/ Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming Systems in Southwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Crop Ecophysiology and Cultivation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province/ College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China/ Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming Systems in Southwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Crop Ecophysiology and Cultivation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province/ College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China/ Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming Systems in Southwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Crop Ecophysiology and Cultivation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province/ College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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Haber Z, Sharma D, Selvaraj KSV, Sade N. Is CRISPR/Cas9-based multi-trait enhancement of wheat forthcoming? PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 341:112021. [PMID: 38311249 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2024.112021] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
Abstract
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) technologies have been implemented in recent years in the genome editing of eukaryotes, including plants. The original system of knocking out a single gene by causing a double-strand break (DSB), followed by non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) or Homology-directed repair (HDR) has undergone many adaptations. These adaptations include employing CRISPR/Cas9 to upregulate gene expression or to cause specific small changes to the DNA sequence of the gene-of-interest. In plants, multiplexing, i.e., inducing multiple changes by CRISPR/Cas9, is extremely relevant due to the redundancy of many plant genes, and the time- and labor-consuming generation of stable transgenic plant lines via crossing. Here we discuss relevant examples of various traits, such as yield, biofortification, gluten content, abiotic stress tolerance, and biotic stress resistance, which have been successfully manipulated using CRISPR/Cas9 in plants. While existing studies have primarily focused on proving the impact of CRISPR/Cas9 on a single trait, there is a growing interest among researchers in creating a multi-stress tolerant wheat cultivar 'super wheat', to commercially and sustainably enhance wheat yields under climate change. Due to the complexity of the technical difficulties in generating multi-target CRISPR/Cas9 lines and of the interactions between stress responses, we propose enhancing already commercial local landraces with higher yield traits along with stress tolerances specific to the respective localities, instead of generating a general 'super wheat'. We hope this will serve as the sustainable solution to commercially enhancing crop yields under both stable and challenging environmental conditions.
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- Zechariah Haber
- School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel
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- School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel
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- Vegetable Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Palur 607102, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel.
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Zhao Y, Zhao J, Hu M, Sun L, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Li Q, Wang P, Ma W, Li H, Gao H, Zhang Y. Transcriptome and Proteome Analysis Revealed the Influence of High-Molecular-Weight Glutenin Subunits (HMW-GSs) Deficiency on Expression of Storage Substances and the Potential Regulatory Mechanism of HMW-GSs. Foods 2023; 12:foods12020361. [PMID: 36673453 PMCID: PMC9857648 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The processing quality of wheat is affected by seed storage substances, such as protein and starch. High-molecular-weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GSs) are the major components of wheat seed storage proteins (SSPs); they are also key determinators of wheat end-use quality. However, the effects of HMW-GSs absence on the expression of other storage substances and the regulation mechanism of HMW-GSs are still limited. Previously, a wheat transgenic line LH-11 with complete deletions of HMW-GSs was obtained through introducing an exogenous gene Glu-1Ebx to the wild-type cultivar Bobwhite by transgenic approach. In this study, comparative seed transcriptomics and proteomics of transgenic and non-transgenic lines at different seed developmental stages were carried out to explore the changes in genes and proteins and the underlying regulatory mechanism. Results revealed that a number of genes, including genes related to SSPs, carbohydrates metabolism, amino acids metabolism, transcription, translation, and protein process were differentially enriched. Seed storage proteins displayed differential expression patterns between the transgenic and non-transgenic line, a major rise in the expression levels of gliadins were observed at 21 and 28 days post anthesis (DPA) in the transgenic line. Changes in expressions of low-molecular-weight glutenins (LMW-GSs), avenin-like proteins (ALPs), lipid transfer proteins (LTPs), and protease inhibitors (PIs) were also observed. In addition, genes related to carbohydrate metabolism were differentially expressed, which probably leads to a difference in starch component and deposition. A list of gene categories participating in the accumulation of SSPs was proposed according to the transcriptome and proteome data. Six genes from the MYB and eight genes from the NAC transcription families are likely important regulators of HMW-GSs accumulation. This study will provide data support for understanding the regulatory network of wheat storage substances. The screened candidate genes can lay a foundation for further research on the regulation mechanism of HMW-GSs.
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- Yun Zhao
- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
- Food Futures Institute, College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Perth 6150, Australia
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
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- Institute of Cash Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
- Correspondence: (H.G.); (Y.Z.)
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- Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Breeding of Hebei, Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China
- Correspondence: (H.G.); (Y.Z.)
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A Rapid, Reliable RP-UPLC Method for Large-Scale Analysis of Wheat HMW-GS Alleles. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26206174. [PMID: 34684754 PMCID: PMC8540670 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26206174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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High-molecular-weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS) account for only 10% of total wheat storage proteins, but play an important role in the processing quality of wheat flour. Therefore, identifying HMW-GS alleles associated with good end-use quality provides important information for wheat breeders. To rapidly, accurately and reproducibly identify HMW-GS, we established an optimized reversed-phase ultra-performance liquid chromatography (RP-UPLC) method. Separation parameters were optimized using an ACQUITY UPLC Protein BEH C4 column and stepwise ACN gradient, and the separation patterns and retention times (RTs) of 22 subunits were comparatively analyzed in 16 standard wheat cultivars. All HMW-GS proteins were well separated within about 5.5 min, and all analyses were complete within 12 min. We distinguished the 16 subunits based on RT, although three subunits in 1Bx (1Bx7/1Bx7OE and 1Bx17) and three subunits in 1By (1By8*, 1By9 and 1By15) had overlapping RTs; these were differentiated by SDS-PAGE. To distinguish 1Bx7 and 1Bx7OE, which differ in protein abundance, RP-UPLC was combined with PCR analysis of DNA junction markers. The optimized method was successfully applied to determine HMW-GS alleles in a large collection of bread wheat germplasm (1787 lines). This protocol is an appropriate option for selecting lines harboring favorable HMW-GS alleles in wheat breeding.
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Brar GS, Pozniak CJ, Briggs C, Hucl PJ. Combined selection of Gpc-B1 and Glu-B1 locus encoding the Bx7OE subunit for improving end-use quality of hard white wheat. J Cereal Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2021.103260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Wang X, Appels R, Zhang X, Bekes F, Diepeveen D, Ma W, Hu X, Islam S. Solubility variation of wheat dough proteins: A practical way to track protein behaviors in dough processing. Food Chem 2019; 312:126038. [PMID: 31896458 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.126038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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To understand wheat dough protein behavior under dual mixing and thermal treatment, solubility of Mixolab-dough proteins were investigated using nine extraction buffers of different dissociation capacities. Size exclusion high performance liquid chromatography (SE-HPLC) and two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DGE) demonstrated that overall changes of protein fractions and dynamic responses of specific proteins during dough processing were well reflected by their solubility variations. After starch pasting, the abundance of 0.5 M NaCl extractable proteins were decreased except for six protein groups including α-amylase inhibitors and superoxide dismutase (SOD). The solubility loss of glutenin proteins at C3 (32 min; 80 ℃) was mainly ascribed to the un-extractable HMW-GSs, LMW-GSs, globulin and triticin, while the extract yield of α-, β-, γ-gliadins and avenin-like proteins (ALPs) increased after starch pasting. Differential responses of dough proteins to extraction systems provides the basis for further exploring wheat protein dynamics in processing.
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- Xiaolong Wang
- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China; Australia China Centre for Wheat Improvement, College of Science Health Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90, South Street, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
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- School of Bio Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.
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- College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Australia China Centre for Wheat Improvement, College of Science Health Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90, South Street, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia; Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, 3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151, Australia
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- Australia China Centre for Wheat Improvement, College of Science Health Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90, South Street, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Australia China Centre for Wheat Improvement, College of Science Health Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90, South Street, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia.
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Venske E, dos Santos RS, Busanello C, Gustafson P, Costa de Oliveira A. Bread wheat: a role model for plant domestication and breeding. Hereditas 2019; 156:16. [PMID: 31160891 PMCID: PMC6542105 DOI: 10.1186/s41065-019-0093-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bread wheat is one of the most important crops in the world. Its domestication coincides with the beginning of agriculture and since then, it has been constantly under selection by humans. Its breeding has followed millennia of cultivation, sometimes with unintended selection on adaptive traits, and later by applying intentional but empirical selective pressures. For more than one century, wheat breeding has been based on science, and has been constantly evolving due to on farm agronomy and breeding program improvements. The aim of this work is to briefly review wheat breeding, with emphasis on the current advances. DISCUSSION Improving yield potential, resistance/tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, and baking quality, have been priorities for breeding this cereal, however, new objectives are arising, such as biofortification enhancement. The narrow genetic diversity and complexity of its genome have hampered the breeding progress and the application of biotechnology. Old approaches, such as the introgression from relative species, mutagenesis, and hybrid breeding are strongly reappearing, motivated by an accumulation of knowledge and new technologies. A revolution has taken place regarding the use of molecular markers whereby thousands of plants can be routinely genotyped for thousands of loci. After 13 years, the wheat reference genome sequence and annotation has finally been completed, and is currently available to the scientific community. Transgenics, an unusual approach for wheat improvement, still represents a potential tool, however it is being replaced by gene editing, whose technology along with genomic selection, speed breeding, and high-throughput phenotyping make up the most recent frontiers for future wheat improvement. FINAL CONSIDERATION Agriculture and plant breeding are constantly evolving, wheat has played a major role in these processes and will continue through decades to come.
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- Eduardo Venske
- Plant Genomics and Breeding Center, Crop Science Department, Eliseu Maciel College of Agronomy, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão Campus, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul 96010-610 Brazil
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- Plant Genomics and Breeding Center, Crop Science Department, Eliseu Maciel College of Agronomy, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão Campus, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul 96010-610 Brazil
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- Plant Genomics and Breeding Center, Crop Science Department, Eliseu Maciel College of Agronomy, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão Campus, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul 96010-610 Brazil
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- Plant Sciences Division, 1–32 Agriculture, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211 USA
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- Plant Genomics and Breeding Center, Crop Science Department, Eliseu Maciel College of Agronomy, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão Campus, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul 96010-610 Brazil
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Sissons M, Pleming D, Sestili F, Lafiandra D. Effect of Glu-D1 gene
introgression and amylose content on breadmaking potential of blends of durum and hexaploid wheat. Cereal Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/cche.10136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Mike Sissons
- NSW Department of Primary Industries; Tamworth Agricultural Institute; Calala New South Wales Australia
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- NSW Department of Primary Industries; Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute; Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Agriculture, Forests, Nature and Energy; University of Tuscia; Viterbo Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Forests, Nature and Energy; University of Tuscia; Viterbo Italy
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Wang X, Zhang Y, Zhang B, Florides CG, Gao Z, Wang Z, Zhang X, Wei Y. Comparison of quality properties between high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits 5 + 10 and 2 + 12 near-isogenic lines under three common wheat genetic backgrounds. Cereal Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cche.10061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Xiaolong Wang
- College of Agronomy; Northwest A&F University; Yangling China
- College of Food Engineering and Nutrition Science; Shaanxi Normal University; Xi'an China
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- College of Agronomy; Northwest A&F University; Yangling China
- Institute of Food Science and Technology; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing China
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- College of Agronomy; Northwest A&F University; Yangling China
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- College of Agronomy; Northwest A&F University; Yangling China
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- College of Agronomy; Northwest A&F University; Yangling China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing China
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Gao X, Liu T, Ding M, Wang J, Li C, Wang Z, Li X. Effects of HMW-GS Ax1 or Dx2 absence on the glutenin polymerization and gluten micro structure of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Food Chem 2018; 240:626-633. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.07.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2017] [Revised: 07/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Camerlengo F, Sestili F, Silvestri M, Colaprico G, Margiotta B, Ruggeri R, Lupi R, Masci S, Lafiandra D. Production and molecular characterization of bread wheat lines with reduced amount of α-type gliadins. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2017; 17:248. [PMID: 29258439 PMCID: PMC5738072 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-017-1211-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Among wheat gluten proteins, the α-type gliadins are the major responsible for celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects about 1% of the world population. In fact, these proteins contain several toxic and immunogenic epitopes that trigger the onset of the disease. The α-type gliadins are a multigene family, encoded by genes located at the complex Gli-2 loci. RESULTS Here, three bread wheat deletion lines (Gli-A2, Gli-D2 and Gli-A2/Gli-D2) at the Gli-2 loci were generated by the introgression in the bread wheat cultivar Pegaso of natural mutations, detected in different bread wheat cultivars. The molecular characterization of these lines allowed the isolation of 49 unique expressed genes coding α-type gliadins, that were assigned to each of the three Gli-2 loci. The number and the amount of α-type gliadin transcripts were drastically reduced in the deletion lines. In particular, the line Gli-A2/Gli-D2 contained only 12 active α-type gliadin genes (-75.6% respect to the cv. Pegaso) and a minor level of transcripts (-80% compared to cv. Pegaso). Compensatory pleiotropic effects were observed in the two other classes of gliadins (ω- and γ-gliadins) either at gene expression or protein levels. Although the comparative analysis of the deduced amino acid sequences highlighted the typical structural features of α-type gliadin proteins, substantial differences were displayed among the 49 proteins for the presence of toxic and immunogenic epitopes. CONCLUSION The deletion line Gli-A2/Gli-D2 did not contain the 33-mer peptide, one of the major epitopes triggering the celiac disease, representing an interesting material to develop less "toxic" wheat varieties.
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- Francesco Camerlengo
- Department of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources, CNR, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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Protein interactions during flour mixing using wheat flour with altered starch. Food Chem 2017; 231:247-257. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.03.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Wang X, Appels R, Zhang X, Bekes F, Torok K, Tomoskozi S, Diepeveen D, Ma W, Islam S. Protein-transitions in and out of the dough matrix in wheat flour mixing. Food Chem 2017; 217:542-551. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.08.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2016] [Revised: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Furtado A, Bundock PC, Banks PM, Fox G, Yin X, Henry RJ. A novel highly differentially expressed gene in wheat endosperm associated with bread quality. Sci Rep 2015; 5:10446. [PMID: 26011437 PMCID: PMC4650634 DOI: 10.1038/srep10446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Analysis of gene expression in developing wheat seeds was used to identify a gene, wheat bread making (wbm), with highly differential expression (~1000 fold) in the starchy endosperm of genotypes varying in bread making quality. Several alleles differing in the 5’-upstream region (promoter) of this gene were identified, with one present only in genotypes with high levels of wbm expression. RNA-Seq analysis revealed low or no wbm expression in most genotypes but high expression (0.2-0.4% of total gene expression) in genotypes that had good bread loaf volume. The wbm gene is predicted to encode a mature protein of 48 amino acids (including four cysteine residues) not previously identified in association with wheat quality, possibly because of its small size and low frequency in the wheat gene pool. Genotypes with high wbm expression all had good bread making quality but not always good physical dough qualities. The predicted protein was sulphur rich suggesting the possibility of a contribution to bread loaf volume by supporting the crossing linking of proteins in gluten. Improved understanding of the molecular basis of differences in bread making quality may allow more rapid development of high performing genotypes with acceptable end-use properties and facilitate increased wheat production.
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- A Furtado
- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Southern Cross Plant Science, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW-2480, Australia
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- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Centre for Nutrition and Food Science, The University of Queensland, Toowoomba Qld, Australia
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- Plant Transformation Core Facility, 1-33 Agriculture Building, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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Molecular characterization of three transgenic high molecular weight glutenin subunit events in winter wheat. J Cereal Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2014.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Yang Y, Li S, Zhang K, Dong Z, Li Y, An X, Chen J, Chen Q, Jiao Z, Liu X, Qin H, Wang D. Efficient isolation of ion beam-induced mutants for homoeologous loci in common wheat and comparison of the contributions of Glu-1 loci to gluten functionality. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2014; 127:359-72. [PMID: 24212587 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-013-2224-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 10/18/2013] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Ion beam mutations can be efficiently isolated and deployed for functional comparison of homoeologous loci in polyploid plants, and Glu - 1 loci differ substantially in their contribution to wheat gluten functionality. To efficiently conduct genetic analysis, it is beneficial to have multiple types of mutants for the genes under investigation. Here, we demonstrate that ion beam-induced deletion mutants can be efficiently isolated for comparing the function of homoeologous loci of common wheat (Triticum aestivum). Through fragment analysis of PCR products from M2 plants, ion beam mutants lacking homoeologous Glu-A1, Glu-B1 or Glu-D1 loci, which encode high molecular weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GSs) and affect gluten functionality and end-use quality of common wheat, could be isolated simultaneously. Three deletion lines missing Glu-A1, Glu-B1 or Glu-D1 were developed from the original mutants, with the Glu-1 genomic regions deleted in these lines estimated using newly developed DNA markers. Apart from lacking the target HMW-GSs, the three lines all showed decreased accumulation of low molecular weight glutenin subunits (LMW-GSs) and increased amounts of gliadins. Based on the test data of five gluten and glutenin macropolymer (GMP) parameters obtained with grain samples harvested from two environments, we conclude that the genetic effects of Glu-1 loci on gluten functionality can be ranked as Glu-D1 > Glu-B1 > Glu-A1. Furthermore, it is suggested that Glu-1 loci contribute to gluten functionality both directly (by promoting the formation of GMP) and indirectly (through keeping the balance among HMW-GSs, LMW-GSs and gliadins). Finally, the efficient isolation of ion beam mutations for functional comparison of homoeologous loci in polyploid plants and the usefulness of Glu-1 deletion lines for further studying the contribution of Glu-1 loci to gluten functionality are discussed.
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- Yushuang Yang
- The State Key Laboratory of Plant Cell and Chromosome Engineering, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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Mao X, Li Y, Zhao S, Zhang J, Lei Q, Meng D, Ma F, Hu W, Chen M, Chang J, Wang Y, Yang G, He G. The interactive effects of transgenically overexpressed 1Ax1 with various HMW-GS combinations on dough quality by introgression of exogenous subunits into an elite Chinese Wheat variety. PLoS One 2013; 8:e78451. [PMID: 24167625 PMCID: PMC3805546 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0078451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 09/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Seed storage proteins in wheat endosperm, particularly high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS), are primary determinants of dough properties, and affect both end-use quality and grain utilization of wheat (Triticum aestivum L). In order to investigate the interactive effects between the transgenically overexpressed 1Ax1 subunit with different HMW-GS on dough quality traits, we developed a set of 8 introgression lines (ILs) overexpressing the transgenic HMW-glutenin subunit 1Ax1 by introgression of this transgene from transgenic line B102-1-2/1 into an elite Chinese wheat variety Chuanmai107 (C107), using conventional crossing and backcrossing breeding technique. The donor C107 strain lacks 1Ax1 but contains the HMW-GS pairs 1Dx2+1Dy12 and 1Bx7+1By9. The resultant ILs showed robust and stable expression of 1Ax1 even after five generations of self-pollination, and crossing/backcrossing three times. In addition, overexpression of 1Ax1 was compensated by the endogenous gluten proteins. All ILs exhibited superior agronomic performance when compared to the transgenic parent line, B102-1-2/1. Mixograph results demonstrated that overexpressed 1Ax1 significantly improved dough strength, resistance to extension and over-mixing tolerance, in the targeted wheat cultivar C107. Further, comparisons among the ILs showed the interactive effects of endogenous subunits on dough properties when 1Ax1 was overexpressed: subunit pair 17+18 contributed to increased over-mixing tolerance of the dough; expression of the Glu-D1 allele maintained an appropriate balance between x-type and y-type subunits and thereby improved dough quality. It is consistent with ILs C4 (HMW-GS are 1, 17+18, 2+12) had the highest gluten index and Zeleny sedimentation value. This study demonstrates that wheat quality could be improved by using transgenic wheat overexpressing HMW-GS and the feasibility of using such transgenic lines in wheat quality breeding programs.
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- Xiang Mao
- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
- * E-mail: (YW), (GY), (GH)
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
- * E-mail: (YW), (GY), (GH)
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- The Genetic Engineering International Cooperation Base of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, Chinese National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan) HUST Part, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
- * E-mail: (YW), (GY), (GH)
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Ribeiro M, Nunes-Miranda JD, Branlard G, Carrillo JM, Rodriguez-Quijano M, Igrejas G. One Hundred Years of Grain Omics: Identifying the Glutens That Feed the World. J Proteome Res 2013; 12:4702-16. [DOI: 10.1021/pr400663t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Miguel Ribeiro
- Department
of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute
for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centre of Genomics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department
of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute
for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centre of Genomics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique GDEC/UBP, UMR 1095, 234 av du Brezet, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Unidad
de Genética y Mejora de plantas Departamento de Biotecnología, E.T.S. Ingenieros Agrónomos Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Unidad
de Genética y Mejora de plantas Departamento de Biotecnología, E.T.S. Ingenieros Agrónomos Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Department
of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute
for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centre of Genomics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Blechl AE, Vensel WH. Variant high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits arising from biolistic transformation of wheat. J Cereal Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2013.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Zhang X, Cai J, Wollenweber B, Liu F, Dai T, Cao W, Jiang D. Multiple heat and drought events affect grain yield and accumulations of high molecular weight glutenin subunits and glutenin macropolymers in wheat. J Cereal Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2012.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Coexpression of the high molecular weight glutenin subunit 1Ax1 and puroindoline improves dough mixing properties in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. ssp. durum). PLoS One 2012. [PMID: 23185532 PMCID: PMC3503773 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Wheat end-use quality mainly derives from two interrelated characteristics: the compositions of gluten proteins and grain hardness. The composition of gluten proteins determines dough rheological properties and thus confers the unique viscoelastic property on dough. One group of gluten proteins, high molecular weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS), plays an important role in dough functional properties. On the other hand, grain hardness, which influences the milling process of flour, is controlled by Puroindoline a (Pina) and Puroindoline b (Pinb) genes. However, little is known about the combined effects of HMW-GS and PINs on dough functional properties. In this study, we crossed a Pina-expressing transgenic line with a 1Ax1-expressing line of durum wheat and screened out lines coexpressing 1Ax1 and Pina or lines expressing either 1Ax1 or Pina. Dough mixing analysis of these lines demonstrated that expression of 1Ax1 improved both dough strength and over-mixing tolerance, while expression of PINA detrimentally affected the dough resistance to extension. In lines coexpressing 1Ax1 and Pina, faster hydration of flour during mixing was observed possibly due to the lower water absorption and damaged starch caused by PINA expression. In addition, expression of 1Ax1 appeared to compensate the detrimental effect of PINA on dough resistance to extension. Consequently, coexpression of 1Ax1 and PINA in durum wheat had combined effects on dough mixing behaviors with a better dough strength and resistance to extension than those from lines expressing either 1Ax1 or Pina. The results in our study suggest that simultaneous modulation of dough strength and grain hardness in durum wheat could significantly improve its breadmaking quality and may not even impair its pastamaking potential. Therefore, coexpression of 1Ax1 and PINA in durum wheat has useful implications for breeding durum wheat with dual functionality (for pasta and bread) and may improve the economic values of durum wheat.
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Li X, Cai J, Liu F, Bo Y, Qi Z, Dai T, Cao W, Jiang D. Variation in concentrations of high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits and macropolymers in wheat grains of a recombinant inbred lines population and in two contrasting eco-sites in China. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2012; 92:2188-2194. [PMID: 22311279 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.5607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2011] [Revised: 12/25/2011] [Accepted: 12/26/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Concentrations of high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits and macropolymers in wheat grains are important indicators of grain quality, which are genetically determined and affected by environmental factors. The 6 VS·6AL translocation chromosome segment is reported to own high powdery mildew and yellow rust resistance genes of Pm21 and Yr26. This study investigated the variation in concentrations of high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS) and glutenin macropolymer (GMP) in response to the 6 VS·6AL translocation segment and the two contrasting sites. RESULTS Large variations in concentrations of HMW-GS and GMP were observed within lines containing different HMW-GS compositions and between the contrasting eco-sites. However, 6 VS·6AL chromosome translocation segment showed no significant effects on concentrations of HMW-GS and GMP. In addition, HMW-GS concentration was also found to be significantly correlated with the GMP concentration. CONCLUSION Concentrations of HMW-GS and GMP are largely affected by the eco-sites and the composition of HMW-GS, whilst not by the presence of 6 VS·6AL chromosome segment translocation. The 6 VS·6AL translocation is suggested as potential donor for breeding wheat cultivars for high resistence to powdery mildew and yellow rust with less risk of undesirable effects on grain quality.
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- Xiangnan Li
- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology and Ecology in Southern China, Ministry of Agriculture/Hi-Tech Key Laboratory of Information Agriculture of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Agricultural University, P.R. China
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Beckles DM, Tananuwong K, Shoemaker CF. Starch characteristics of transgenic wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) overexpressing the Dx5 high molecular weight glutenin subunit are substantially equivalent to those in nonmodified wheat. J Food Sci 2012; 77:C437-42. [PMID: 22515236 DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2012.02648.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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UNLABELLED The effects of engineering higher levels of the High Molecular Weight Glutenin Dx5 subunit on starch characteristics in transgenic wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain were evaluated. This is important because of the interrelationship between starch and protein accumulation in grain, the strong biotechnological interest in modulating Dx5 levels and the increasing likelihood that transgenic wheat will be commercialized in the U.S. Unintended effects of Dx5 overexpression on starch could affect wheat marketability and therefore should be examined. Two controls with native levels of Dx5 were used: (i) the nontransformed Bobwhite cultivar, and (ii) a transgenic line (Bar-D) expressing a herbicide resistant (bar) gene, and they were compared with 2 transgenic lines (Dx5G and Dx5J) containing bar and additional copies of Dx5. There were few changes between Bar-D and Dx5G compared to Bobwhite. However, Dx5J, the line with the highest Dx5 protein (×3.5) accumulated 140% more hexose, 25% less starch and the starch had a higher frequency of longer amylopectin chains. These differences were not of sufficient magnitude to influence starch functionality, because granule morphology, crystallinity, amylose-to-amylopectin ratio, and the enthalpy of starch gelatinization and the amylose-lipid complex melting were similar to the control (P > 0.05). This overall similarity was borne out by Partial Least Squares-Discriminant Function Analysis, which could not distinguish among genotypes. Collectively our data imply that higher Dx5 can affect starch accumulation and some aspects of starch molecular structure but that the starches of the Dx5 transgenic wheat lines are substantially equivalent to the controls. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Transgenic manipulation of biochemical pathways is an effective way to enhance food sensory quality, but it can also lead to unintended effects. These spurious changes are a concern to Government Regulatory Agencies and to those Industries that market the product. In this study we examined if making "specific" changes to the composition of gluten proteins in wheat seeds would simultaneously alter starch, as their synthesis is interrelated and the molecular structure of both determine flour functionality. This information may be used to address issues of "substantial equivalence" and to inform Industrial End-Users of possible changes in product performance.
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- Diane M Beckles
- Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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Tamás-Nyitrai C, Jones HD, Tamás L. Biolistic- and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocols for wheat. Methods Mol Biol 2012; 877:357-384. [PMID: 22610641 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-61779-818-4_27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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After rice, wheat is considered to be the most important world food crop, and the demand for high-quality wheat flour is increasing. Although there are no GM varieties currently grown, wheat is an important target for biotechnology, and we anticipate that GM wheat will be commercially available in 10-15 years. In this chapter, we summarize the main features and challenges of wheat transformation and then describe detailed protocols for the production of transgenic wheat plants both by biolistic and Agrobacterium-mediated DNA-delivery. Although these methods are used mainly for bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), they can also be successfully applied, with slight modifications, to tetraploid durum wheat (T. turgidum L. var. durum). The appropriate size and developmental stage of explants (immature embryo-derived scutella), the conditions to produce embryogenic callus tissues, and the methods to regenerate transgenic plants under increasing selection pressure are provided in the protocol. To illustrate the application of herbicide selection system, we have chosen to describe the use of the plasmid pAHC25 for biolistic transformation, while for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation the binary vector pAL156 (incorporating both the bar gene and the uidA gene) has been chosen. Beside the step-by-step methodology for obtaining stably transformed and normal fertile plants, procedures for screening and testing transgenic wheat plants are also discussed.
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- Cecília Tamás-Nyitrai
- Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarina Academy of Sciences, Martonvásár, Hungary
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Graybosch RA, Seabourn B, Chen YR, Blechl AE. Quality and Agronomic Effects of Three High-Molecular-Weight Glutenin Subunit Transgenic Events in Winter Wheat. Cereal Chem 2011. [DOI: 10.1094/cchem-08-10-0121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Robert A. Graybosch
- USDA-ARS, 137 Keim Hall, East Campus, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
- Corresponding author.
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- USDA-ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, CA
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Stacking HMW-GS transgenes in bread wheat: Combining subunit 1Dy10 gives improved mixing properties and dough functionality. J Cereal Sci 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2009.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Pierucci VRM, Tilley M, Graybosch RA, Blechl AE, Bean SR, Tilley KA. Effects of overexpression of high molecular weight glutenin subunit 1Dy10 on wheat tortilla properties. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2009; 57:6318-6326. [PMID: 19537784 DOI: 10.1021/jf900629s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) flour properties necessary for optimal tortilla production have not been identified. Transgenic wheats (Triticum aestivum L.) overexpressing high molecular weight glutenin subunit (HMW-GS) 1Dy10 were used to make tortilla and their quality was evaluated. The level of HMW-GS 1Dy10 in flours derived from transgenic wheats was 2.5-5.8-fold greater than in controls. Polymeric proteins in the transgenic samples had a molecular weight distribution shifted toward larger polymers as indicated by increased levels of polymeric proteins present and greater M(w) averages of the largest fractions in the insoluble polymeric proteins. Dough derived from transgenic wheats had greater resistance to extension and lower extensibility than controls. Tortilla quality evaluation revealed that tortillas originated from transgenic wheats had decreased diameter, greater thickness and rupture force, and lower rollability scores and stretchability than controls. The presence of 1RS chromosomal translocations from rye (Secale cereale L.) in transgenic wheat decreased the negative effects of overexpression of HMW-GS 1Dy10, as tortillas made with this flour mostly exhibited quality properties similar to those made from control flour. Results suggested that the negative effects of overexpression of HMW-GS 1Dy10 on tortilla properties were derived from a nonideal gluten matrix formation.
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- Valquíria R M Pierucci
- Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506, USA
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Tamás C, Kisgyörgy BN, Rakszegi M, Wilkinson MD, Yang MS, Láng L, Tamás L, Bedo Z. Transgenic approach to improve wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) nutritional quality. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2009; 28:1085-94. [PMID: 19466426 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-009-0716-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2008] [Revised: 04/09/2009] [Accepted: 05/08/2009] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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An amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) albumin gene, encoding the 35-kDa AmA1 protein of the seed, with a high content of essential amino acids, was used in the biolistic transformation of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) variety Cadenza. The transformation cassette carried the ama1 gene under the control of a powerful wheat endosperm-specific promoter (1Bx17 HMW-GS). Southern-blot analysis of T(1) lines confirmed the integration of the foreign gene, while RT-PCR and Western-blot analyses of the samples confirmed the transcription and translation of the transgene. The effects of the extra albumin protein on the properties of flour, produced from bulked T(2) seeds, were calculated using total protein and essential amino acid content analysis, polymeric/monomeric protein and HMW/LMW glutenin subunit ratio measurements. The results indicated that not only can essential amino acid content be increased, but some parameters associated with functional quality may also be improved because of the expression of the AmA1 protein.
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- Cecília Tamás
- Agricultural Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2462, Martonvásár, Hungary
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León E, Marín S, Giménez MJ, Piston F, Rodríguez-Quijano M, Shewry PR, Barro F. Mixing properties and dough functionality of transgenic lines of a commercial wheat cultivar expressing the 1Ax1, 1Dx5 and 1Dy10 HMW glutenin subunit genes. J Cereal Sci 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2008.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Design and management of field trials of transgenic cereals. Methods Mol Biol 2008. [PMID: 19009453 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-379-0_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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The development of gene transformation systems has allowed the introgression of alien genes into plant genomes, thus providing a mechanism for broadening the genetic resources available to plant breeders. The design and the management of field trials vary according to the purpose for which transgenic cereals are developed. Breeders study the phenotypic and genotypic stability of transgenic plants, monitor the increase in homozygosity of transgenic genotypes under field conditions, and develop backcross generations to transfer the introduced genes into secondary transgenic cereal genotypes. For practical purposes, they may also multiply seed of the transgenic lines to produce sufficient amounts of grain for the detailed analysis of trait(s) of interest, to determine the field performance of transgenic lines, and to compare them with the non-transformed parental genotypes. Prior to variety registration, the Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) tests and Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) experiments are carried out in field trials. Field testing includes specific requirements for transgenic cereals to assess potential environmental risks. The capacity of the pollen to survive, establish and disseminate in the field test environment, the potential for gene transfer, the effects of products expressed by the introduced sequences and phenotypic and genotypic instability that might cause deleterious effects must all be specifically monitored, as required by EU Directives 2003/701/EC (1) on the release of genetically modified higher plants in the environment.
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Scossa F, Laudencia-Chingcuanco D, Anderson OD, Vensel WH, Lafiandra D, D'Ovidio R, Masci S. Comparative proteomic and transcriptional profiling of a bread wheat cultivar and its derived transgenic line overexpressing a low molecular weight glutenin subunit gene in the endosperm. Proteomics 2008; 8:2948-66. [PMID: 18655071 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.200700861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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We carried out a parallel transcriptional and proteomic comparison of seeds from a transformed bread wheat line that overexpresses a transgenic low molecular weight glutenin subunit gene relative to the corresponding nontransformed genotype. Proteomic analyses showed that, during seed development, several classes of endosperm proteins were differentially accumulated in the transformed endosperm. As a result of the strong increase in the amount of the transgenic protein, the endogenous glutenin subunit, all subclasses of gliadins, and metabolic as well as chloroform/methanol soluble proteins were diminished in the transgenic genotype. The differential accumulation detected by proteomic analyses, both in mature and developing seeds, was paralleled by the corresponding changes in transcript levels detected by microarray experiments. Our results suggest that the most evident effect of the strong overexpression of the transgenic glutenin gene consists in a global compensatory response involving a significant decrease in the amounts of polypeptides belonging to the prolamin superfamily. It is likely that such compensation is a consequence of the diversion of amino acid reserves and translation machinery to the synthesis of the transgenic glutenin subunit.
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- Federico Scossa
- Department of Agrobiology and Agrochemistry, University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy
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Rakszegi M, Pastori G, Jones H, Békés F, Butow B, Láng L, Bedo˝ Z, Shewry P. Technological quality of field grown transgenic lines of commercial wheat cultivars expressing the 1Ax1 HMW glutenin subunit gene. J Cereal Sci 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2007.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ragupathy R, Naeem HA, Reimer E, Lukow OM, Sapirstein HD, Cloutier S. Evolutionary origin of the segmental duplication encompassing the wheat GLU-B1 locus encoding the overexpressed Bx7 (Bx7OE) high molecular weight glutenin subunit. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2008; 116:283-96. [PMID: 17985111 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-007-0666-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2007] [Accepted: 10/07/2007] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Sequencing of a BAC clone encompassing the Glu-B1 locus in Glenlea, revealed a 10.3 Kb segmental duplication including the Bx7 gene and flanking an LTR retroelement. To better understand the evolution of this locus, two collections of wheat were surveyed. The first consisted of 96 diploid and tetraploid species accessions while the second consisted of 316 Triticum aestivum cultivars and landraces from 41 countries. The genotypes were first characterized by SDS-PAGE and a total of 40 of the 316 T. aestivum accessions were found to display the overexpressed Bx7 phenotype (Bx7OE). Three lines from the 96 diploid/tetraploid collection also displayed the stronger intensity staining characteristic of the Bx7(OE) subunit. The relative amounts of the Bx7 subunit to total HMW-GS were quantified by RP-HPLC for all Bx7OE accessions and a number of checks. The entire collection was assessed for the presence of four DNA markers namely an 18 bp indel of the coding region of Bx7 variant alleles, a 43 bp indel of the 5'-region and the left and right junctions of the LTR retrotransposon borders and the duplicated segment. All 43 accessions found to have the Bx7OE subunit by SDS-PAGE and RP-HPLC produced the four diagnostic PCR amplicons. None of the lines without the Bx7OE had the LTR retroelement/duplication genomic structure. However, the 18 and 43 bp indel were found in accessions other than Bx7OE. These results indicate that the overexpression of the Bx7 HMW-GS is likely the result of a single event, i.e., a gene duplication at the Glu-B1 locus mediated by the insertion of a retroelement. Also, the 18 and 43 bp indels pre-date the duplication event. Allelic variants Bx7*, Bx7 with and without 43 bp insert and Bx7OE were found in both tetraploid and hexaploid collections and shared the same genomic organization. Though the possibility of introgression from T. aestivum to T. turgidum cannot be ruled out, the three structural genomic changes of the B-genome taken together support the hypothesis of multiple polyploidization events involving different tetraploid progenitors.
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- Raja Ragupathy
- Cereal Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 195 Dafoe Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2M9
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Vasil IK. Molecular genetic improvement of cereals: transgenic wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). PLANT CELL REPORTS 2007; 26:1133-54. [PMID: 17431631 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-007-0338-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2007] [Revised: 02/26/2007] [Accepted: 02/27/2007] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Only modest progress has been made in the molecular genetic improvement of wheat following the production of the first transgenic plants in 1992, made possible by the development of efficient, long-term regenerable embryogenic cultures derived from immature embryos and use of the biolistics method for the direct delivery of DNA into regenerable cells. Transgenic lines expressing genes that confer resistance to environmentally friendly non-selective herbicides, and pests and pathogens have been produced, in addition to lines with improved bread-making and nutritional qualities; some of these are ready for commercial production. Reduction of losses caused by weeds, pests and pathogens in such plants not only indirectly increases available arable land and fresh water supplies, but also conserves energy and natural resources. Nevertheless, the work carried out thus far can be considered only the beginning, as many difficult tasks lie ahead and much remains to be done. The challenge now is to produce higher-yielding varieties that are more nutritious, and are resistant or tolerant to a wide variety of biotic as well as abiotic stresses (especially drought, salinity, heavy metal toxicity) that currently cause substantial losses in productivity. How well we will meet this challenge for wheat, and indeed for other cereal and non-cereal crops, will depend largely on establishing collaborative partnerships between breeders, molecular biologists, biotechnologists and industry, and on how effectively they make use of the knowledge and insights gained from basic studies in plant biology and genetics, the sequencing of plant/cereal genomes, the discovery of synteny in cereals, and the availability of DNA-based markers and increasingly detailed chromosomal maps.
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- Indra K Vasil
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0690, USA.
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Blechl A, Lin J, Nguyen S, Chan R, Anderson OD, Dupont FM. Transgenic wheats with elevated levels of Dx5 and/or Dy10 high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits yield doughs with increased mixing strength and tolerance. J Cereal Sci 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2006.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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