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Beris D, Tzima A, Gousi F, Rampou A, Psarra V, Theologidis I, Vassilakos N. Multiple integrations of a sense transgene, including a tandem inverted repeat confer stable RNA-silencing mediated virus resistance under different abiotic and biotic conditions. Transgenic Res 2023; 32:53-66. [PMID: 36633706 DOI: 10.1007/s11248-023-00333-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
In a previous study, tobacco plants, transformed with a sense construct of the 57K domain of the replicase gene of tobacco rattle virus (TRV), provided resistance against genetically distant isolates of the virus. In this work, 57K-specific siRNAs were detected with RT-qPCR solely in the resistant line verifying the RNA-silencing base of the resistance. The integration sites of the transgene into the plant genome were identified with inverse-PCR. Moreover, the resistance against TRV was practically unaffected by low temperature conditions and the presence of heterologous viruses. The mechanism of the resistance was further examined by a gene expression analysis that showed increased transcript levels of genes with a key-role in the RNA silencing pathway and the basal antiviral defence. This work provides a comprehensive characterization of the robust virus resistance obtained by a sense transgene and underlines the usefulness of transgenic plants obtained by such a strategy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Despoina Beris
- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Street, 14561, Athens, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Department of Crop Production, School of Agricultural Production Infrastructure and Environment, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 11855, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Street, 14561, Athens, Greece
- Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Department of Crop Production, School of Agricultural Production Infrastructure and Environment, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 11855, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Street, 14561, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Street, 14561, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicological Control of Pesticides, Scientific Directorate of Pesticides' Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Street, 14561, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Street, 14561, Athens, Greece
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Plitsi PK, Samakovli D, Roka L, Rampou A, Panagiotopoulos K, Koudounas K, Isaioglou I, Haralampidis K, Rigas S, Hatzopoulos P, Milioni D. GA-Mediated Disruption of RGA/BZR1 Complex Requires HSP90 to Promote Hypocotyl Elongation. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010088. [PMID: 36613530 PMCID: PMC9820706 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Circuitries of signaling pathways integrate distinct hormonal and environmental signals, and influence development in plants. While a crosstalk between brassinosteroid (BR) and gibberellin (GA) signaling pathways has recently been established, little is known about other components engaged in the integration of the two pathways. Here, we provide supporting evidence for the role of HSP90 (HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN 90) in regulating the interplay of the GA and BR signaling pathways to control hypocotyl elongation of etiolated seedlings in Arabidopsis. Both pharmacological and genetic depletion of HSP90 alter the expression of GA biosynthesis and catabolism genes. Major components of the GA pathway, like RGA (REPRESSOR of ga1-3) and GAI (GA-INSENSITIVE) DELLA proteins, have been identified as physically interacting with HSP90. Interestingly, GA-promoted DELLA degradation depends on the ATPase activity of HSP90, and inhibition of HSP90 function stabilizes the DELLA/BZR1 (BRASSINAZOLE-RESISTANT 1) complex, modifying the expression of downstream transcriptional targets. Our results collectively reveal that HSP90, through physical interactions with DELLA proteins and BZR1, modulates DELLA abundance and regulates the expression of BZR1-dependent transcriptional targets to promote plant growth.
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- Biotechnology Department, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Biotechnology Department, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Biotechnology Department, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855 Athens, Greece
- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 14561 Athens, Greece
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- Biology Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15701 Athens, Greece
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- Biology Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15701 Athens, Greece
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- Biotechnology Department, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Biotechnology Department, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855 Athens, Greece
- Correspondence: (P.H.); (D.M.); Tel.: +30-210-5294321 (P.H.); +30-210-5294348 (D.M.)
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- Biotechnology Department, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855 Athens, Greece
- Correspondence: (P.H.); (D.M.); Tel.: +30-210-5294321 (P.H.); +30-210-5294348 (D.M.)
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Beris D, Ioanna M, Vassilakos N, Theologidis I, Rampou A, Kektsidou O, Massart S, Varveri C. Association of Citrus Virus A to Citrus Impietratura Disease Symptoms. Phytopathology 2021; 111:1782-1789. [PMID: 33703919 DOI: 10.1094/phyto-01-21-0027-r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Citrus impietratura disease (CID) is a graft transmissible, virus-like disease observed in old-line citrus trees; its characteristic symptom is the appearance of gum in the albedo of the affected fruits. To identify the causal agent of the disease, high-throughput sequencing (HTS) was performed on symptomatic orange fruits. The analysis of the obtained data revealed in all samples mixed infections of viroids commonly found in citrus trees together with the recently described citrus virus A (CiVA). Examination of additional symptomatic fruits with conventional reverse transcription PCR led to the identification of a single CiVA infection in one tree, which was verified by HTS. Indexing of the single CiVA-infected tree on indicator plants resulted in the appearance of characteristic symptoms in the leaves that were correlated with virus accumulation. Moreover, a comparative analysis among symptomatic and asymptomatic fruits derived from the same trees was performed and included the single CiVA-infected orange tree. The analysis revealed a positive correlation between the appearance of symptoms and the accumulation of CiVA RNAs. To facilitate CiVA detection during certification programs of propagation material, a quantitative RT-PCR targeting the movement protein of the virus was developed and evaluated for reliable and sensitive detection of the virus. To the best of our knowledge this is the first study that associates CiVA with the appearance of CID symptoms.
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- Despoina Beris
- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Athens 14561, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Athens 14561, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Athens 14561, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Athens 14561, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Athens 14561, Greece
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Athens 14561, Greece
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- Laboratory of Plant Pathology, TERRA, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux 5030, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Virology, Scientific Directorate of Phytopathology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Athens 14561, Greece
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