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Chen Y, Ince YÇ, Kawamura A, Favero DS, Suzuki T, Sugimoto K. ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL5-mediated light signaling promotes shoot regeneration in Arabidopsis thaliana. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024:kiae474. [PMID: 39315875 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiae474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
Abstract
Injured plant somatic tissues regenerate themselves by establishing shoot or root meristems. In Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana), a two-step culture system ensures regeneration by first promoting the acquisition of pluripotency and subsequently specifying the fate of new meristems. Although previous studies have reported the importance of phytohormones auxin and cytokinin in determining the fate of new meristems, whether and how environmental factors influence this process remains elusive. In this study, we investigated the impact of light signals on shoot regeneration using Arabidopsis hypocotyls as explants. We found that light signals promote shoot regeneration while inhibiting root formation. ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL 5 (HY5), the pivotal transcriptional factor in light signaling, plays a central role in this process by mediating the expression of key genes controlling the fate of new meristems. Specifically, HY5 directly represses root development genes and activates shoot meristem genes, leading to the establishment of shoot progenitor from pluripotent callus. We further demonstrated that the early activation of photosynthesis is critical for shoot initiation, and this is transcriptionally regulated downstream of HY5-dependent pathways. In conclusion, we uncovered the intricate molecular mechanisms by which light signals control the establishment of new meristems through the regulatory network governed by HY5, thus highlighting the influence of light signals on plant developmental plasticity.
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- Yu Chen
- Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
- RIKEN, Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan
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- RIKEN, Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan
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- RIKEN, Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan
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- RIKEN, Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
- RIKEN, Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan
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Ishio S, Kusunoki K, Nemoto M, Kanao T, Tamura T. Illumina-based transcriptomic analysis of the fast-growing leguminous tree Acacia crassicarpa: functional gene annotation and identification of novel SSR-markers. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1339958. [PMID: 39268003 PMCID: PMC11390451 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1339958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Acacia crassicarpa is a fast-growing leguminous tree that is widely cultivated in tropical areas such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and southern China. This tree has versatile utility in timber, furniture, and pulp production. Illumina sequencing of A. crassicarpa was conducted, and the raw data of 124,410,892 reads were filtered and assembled de novo into 93,317 unigenes, with a total of 84,411,793 bases. Blast2GO annotation, Benchmark Universal Single-Copy Ortholog evaluation, and GO-term classification produced a catalogue of unigenes for studying primary metabolism, phytohormone signaling, and transcription factors. Massive transcriptomic analysis has identified microsatellites composed of simple sequence repeat (SSR) loci representing di-, tri-, and tetranucleotide repeat units in the predicted open reading frames. Polymorphism was induced by PCR amplification of microsatellite loci located in several genes encoding auxin response factors and other transcription factors, which successfully distinguished 16 local trees of A. crassicarpa tested, representing potentially exploitable molecular markers for efficient tree breeding for plantation and biomass exploitation.
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- Shougo Ishio
- Tsukuba Research Institute, Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd., Tsukuba, Japan
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- Tsukuba Research Institute, Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd., Tsukuba, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Institute of Global Human Resource Development, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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Wang W, Sung S. Chromatin sensing: integration of environmental signals to reprogram plant development through chromatin regulators. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2024; 75:4332-4345. [PMID: 38436409 PMCID: PMC11263488 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erae086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Chromatin regulation in eukaryotes plays pivotal roles in controlling the developmental regulatory gene network. This review explores the intricate interplay between chromatin regulators and environmental signals, elucidating their roles in shaping plant development. As sessile organisms, plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to perceive and respond to environmental cues, orchestrating developmental programs that ensure adaptability and survival. A central aspect of this dynamic response lies in the modulation of versatile gene regulatory networks, mediated in part by various chromatin regulators. Here, we summarized current understanding of the molecular mechanisms through which chromatin regulators integrate environmental signals, influencing key aspects of plant development.
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- Wenli Wang
- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, TX 78712, USA
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Li J, Zhang Q, Wang Z, Liu Q. The roles of epigenetic regulators in plant regeneration: Exploring patterns amidst complex conditions. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 194:2022-2038. [PMID: 38290051 PMCID: PMC10980418 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiae042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Plants possess remarkable capability to regenerate upon tissue damage or optimal environmental stimuli. This ability not only serves as a crucial strategy for immobile plants to survive through harsh environments, but also made numerous modern plant improvements techniques possible. At the cellular level, this biological process involves dynamic changes in gene expression that redirect cell fate transitions. It is increasingly recognized that chromatin epigenetic modifications, both activating and repressive, intricately interact to regulate this process. Moreover, the outcomes of epigenetic regulation on regeneration are influenced by factors such as the differences in regenerative plant species and donor tissue types, as well as the concentration and timing of hormone treatments. In this review, we focus on several well-characterized epigenetic modifications and their regulatory roles in the expression of widely studied morphogenic regulators, aiming to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms by which epigenetic modifications govern plant regeneration.
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- Jiawen Li
- State Key Laboratory of Protein and Plant Gene Research, School of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Protein and Plant Gene Research, School of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Protein and Plant Gene Research, School of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Protein and Plant Gene Research, School of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Pasternak TP, Steinmacher D. Plant Growth Regulation in Cell and Tissue Culture In Vitro. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:327. [PMID: 38276784 PMCID: PMC10818547 DOI: 10.3390/plants13020327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Precise knowledge of all aspects controlling plant tissue culture and in vitro plant regeneration is crucial for plant biotechnologists and their correlated industry, as there is increasing demand for this scientific knowledge, resulting in more productive and resilient plants in the field. However, the development and application of cell and tissue culture techniques are usually based on empirical studies, although some data-driven models are available. Overall, the success of plant tissue culture is dependent on several factors such as available nutrients, endogenous auxin synthesis, organic compounds, and environment conditions. In this review, the most important aspects are described one by one, with some practical recommendations based on basic research in plant physiology and sharing our practical experience from over 20 years of research in this field. The main aim is to help new plant biotechnologists and increase the impact of the plant tissue culture industry worldwide.
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- Taras P. Pasternak
- Instituto de Bioingeniería, Universidad Miguel Hernández, 03202 Elche, Spain
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Saze H, Springer N. Editorial overview: Delving into organizational principles of plant genomes. CURRENT OPINION IN PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 76:102458. [PMID: 37832505 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbi.2023.102458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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- Hidetoshi Saze
- Plant Epigenetics Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa, 904-0495, Japan.
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- Bayer Crop Sciences, 700 W Chesterfield Pkwy W, Chesterfield, MO 63017, USA; Adjunct University of Minnesota, Department of Plant and Molecular Biology, 123 Snyder Hall, 1475 Gortner Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA.
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