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McEvoy SL, Grady PGS, Pauloski N, O'Neill RJ, Wegrzyn JL. Profiling genome-wide methylation in two maples: Fine-scale approaches to detection with nanopore technology. Evol Appl 2024; 17:e13669. [PMID: 38633133 PMCID: PMC11022628 DOI: 10.1111/eva.13669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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DNA methylation is critical to the regulation of transposable elements and gene expression and can play an important role in the adaptation of stress response mechanisms in plants. Traditional methods of methylation quantification rely on bisulfite conversion that can compromise accuracy. Recent advances in long-read sequencing technologies allow for methylation detection in real time. The associated algorithms that interpret these modifications have evolved from strictly statistical approaches to Hidden Markov Models and, recently, deep learning approaches. Much of the existing software focuses on methylation in the CG context, but methylation in other contexts is important to quantify, as it is extensively leveraged in plants. Here, we present methylation profiles for two maple species across the full range of 5mC sequence contexts using Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) long-reads. Hybrid and reference-guided assemblies were generated for two new Acer accessions: Acer negundo (box elder; 65x ONT and 111X Illumina) and Acer saccharum (sugar maple; 93x ONT and 148X Illumina). The ONT reads generated for these assemblies were re-basecalled, and methylation detection was conducted in a custom pipeline with the published Acer references (PacBio assemblies) and hybrid assemblies reported herein to generate four epigenomes. Examination of the transposable element landscape revealed the dominance of LTR Copia elements and patterns of methylation associated with different classes of TEs. Methylation distributions were examined at high resolution across gene and repeat density and described within the broader angiosperm context, and more narrowly in the context of gene family dynamics and candidate nutrient stress genes.
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- Susan L. McEvoy
- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyUniversity of ConnecticutStorrsConnecticutUSA
- Department of Forest SciencesUniversity of HelsinkiHelsinkiFinland
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- Department of Molecular and Cell BiologyUniversity of ConnecticutStorrsConnecticutUSA
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- Department of Molecular and Cell BiologyUniversity of ConnecticutStorrsConnecticutUSA
- Institute for Systems GenomicsUniversity of ConnecticutStorrsConnecticutUSA
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- Department of Molecular and Cell BiologyUniversity of ConnecticutStorrsConnecticutUSA
- Institute for Systems GenomicsUniversity of ConnecticutStorrsConnecticutUSA
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyUniversity of ConnecticutStorrsConnecticutUSA
- Institute for Systems GenomicsUniversity of ConnecticutStorrsConnecticutUSA
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Park HY, Lim YJ, Jung M, Sathiyamoorthy S, Heo SH, Park B, Shin Y. Genome of Raphanus sativus L . Bakdal, an elite line of large cultivated Korean radish. Front Genet 2024; 15:1328050. [PMID: 38304338 PMCID: PMC10831357 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1328050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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- Han Yong Park
- Department of Bioresource Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Research and Development Center, Insilicogen Inc., Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Research and Development Center, Insilicogen Inc., Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioresource Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Breeding Research, DASAN Co., Ltd., Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioresource Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Breeding Research, DASAN Co., Ltd., Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea
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- Research and Development Center, Insilicogen Inc., Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Kim J, Jang H, Huh SM, Cho A, Yim B, Jeong SH, Kim H, Yu HJ, Mun JH. Effect of structural variation in the promoter region of RsMYB1.1 on the skin color of radish taproot. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 14:1327009. [PMID: 38264015 PMCID: PMC10804855 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1327009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Accumulation of anthocyanins in the taproot of radish is an agronomic trait beneficial for human health. Several genetic loci are related to a red skin or flesh color of radish, however, the functional divergence of candidate genes between non-red and red radishes has not been investigated. Here, we report that a novel genetic locus on the R2 chromosome, where RsMYB1.1 is located, is associated with the red color of the skin of radish taproot. A genome-wide association study (GWAS) of 66 non-red-skinned (nR) and 34 red-skinned (R) radish accessions identified three nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the third exon of RsMYB1.1. Although the genotypes of SNP loci differed between the nR and R radishes, no functional difference in the RsMYB1.1 proteins of nR and R radishes in their physical interaction with RsTT8 was detected by yeast-two hybrid assay or in anthocyanin accumulation in tobacco and radish leaves coexpressing RsMYB1.1 and RsTT8. By contrast, insertion- or deletion-based GWAS revealed that one large AT-rich low-complexity sequence of 1.3-2 kb was inserted in the promoter region of RsMYB1.1 in the nR radishes (RsMYB1.1nR), whereas the R radishes had no such insertion; this represents a presence/absence variation (PAV). This insertion sequence (RsIS) was radish specific and distributed among the nine chromosomes of Raphanus genomes. Despite the extremely low transcription level of RsMYB1.1nR in the nR radishes, the inactive RsMYB1.1nR promoter could be functionally restored by deletion of the RsIS. The results of a transient expression assay using radish root sections suggested that the RsIS negatively regulates the expression of RsMYB1.1nR, resulting in the downregulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes, including RsCHS, RsDFR, and RsANS, in the nR radishes. This work provides the first evidence of the involvement of PAV in an agronomic trait of radish.
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- Jiin Kim
- Department of Life Sciences, Institute of Convergence Science & Technology, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Institute of Convergence Science & Technology, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
- Division of Forest Biodiversity, Korea National Arboretum, Pocheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Institute of Convergence Science & Technology, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Institute of Convergence Science & Technology, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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Ezeah CSA, Shimazu J, Kawanabe T, Shimizu M, Kawashima S, Kaji M, Ezinma CO, Nuruzzaman M, Minato N, Fukai E, Okazaki K. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis and fine-mapping for Fusarium oxysporum disease resistance in Raphanus sativus using GRAS-Di technology. BREEDING SCIENCE 2023; 73:421-434. [PMID: 38737918 PMCID: PMC11082455 DOI: 10.1270/jsbbs.23032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Fusarium wilt is a significant disease in radish, but the genetic mechanisms controlling yellows resistance (YR) are not well understood. This study aimed to identify YR-QTLs and to fine-map one of them using F2:3 populations developed from resistant and susceptible radish parents. In this study, two high-density genetic maps each containing shared co-dominant markers and either female or male dominant markers that spanned 988.6 and 1127.5 cM with average marker densities of 1.40 and 1.53 cM, respectively, were generated using Genotyping by Random Amplicon Sequencing-Direct (GRAS-Di) technology. We identified two YR-QTLs on chromosome R2 and R7, and designated the latter as ForRs1 as the major QTL. Fine mapping narrowed down the ForRs1 locus to a 195 kb region. Among the 16 predicted genes in the delimited region, 4 genes including two receptor-like protein and -kinase genes (RLP/RLK) were identified as prime candidates for ForRs1 based on the nucleotide sequence comparisons between the parents and their predicted functions. This study is the first to use a GRAS-Di for genetic map construction of cruciferous crops and fine map the YR-QTL on the R7 chromosome of radish. These findings will provide groundbreaking insights into radish YR breeding and understanding the genetics of YR mechanism.
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- Chukwunonso Sylvanus Austin Ezeah
- Laboratory of Plant breeding, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, 2-8050 Ikarashi, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
- Federal Department of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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- Iwate Biotechnology Research Center, Kitakami, Iwate 024-0003, Japan
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- Watanabe Seed Co., Ltd., Miyagi 987-0003, Japan
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- Federal Department of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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- Laboratory of Plant breeding, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, 2-8050 Ikarashi, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Plant breeding, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, 2-8050 Ikarashi, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Laboratory of Plant breeding, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, 2-8050 Ikarashi, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Laboratory of Plant breeding, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, 2-8050 Ikarashi, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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He Q, Zhang X, He M, Zhang X, Ma Y, Zhu Y, Dong J, Ying J, Wang Y, Liu L, Xu L. Genome-wide characterization of RsHSP70 gene family reveals positive role of RsHSP70-20 gene in heat stress response in radish (Raphanus sativus L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 199:107710. [PMID: 37087887 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Radish is an economical cool-season root vegetable crop worldwide. Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) plays indispensable roles in plant growth, development and abiotic stress responses. Nevertheless, little information is available regarding the identification and functional characterization of HSP70 gene family in radish. Herein, a total of 34 RsHSP70 genes were identified at the radish genome level, among which nine and 25 RsHSP70s were classified into the HSP110/SSE and DnaK subfamilies, respectively. RNA-seq analysis revealed that some RsHSP70 genes had differential expression profile in radish leaf, root, stamen and pistil. A range of RsHSP70 genes exhibited differential expression under several abiotic stresses such as heat, salt and heavy metals. Intriguingly, the expression of four RsHSP70 genes (RsHSP70-7, RsHSP70-12, RsHSP70-20 and RsHSP70-22) was dramatically up-regulated under heat stress (HS). RT-qPCR and transient LUC reporter assay indicated that both the expression and promoter activity of RsHSP70-20 was strongly induced by HS. Notably, overexpression of RsHSP70-20 significantly enhanced thermotolerance by decreasing reactive oxygen species and promoting proline accumulation in radish, whereas its knock-down plants exhibited increased thermosensitivity, indicating that RsHSP70-20 positively regulate HS response in radish. These results would provide valuable information to decipher the molecular basis of RsHSP70-mediated thermotolerance in radish.
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- Qing He
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China; College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crop Biology and Genetic Improvement (East China) of MOAR, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China.
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