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Pang H, Dai X, Yan X, Liu Y, Li Q. C2H2 zinc finger protein PagIDD15A regulates secondary wall thickening and lignin biosynthesis in poplar. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 346:112159. [PMID: 38901779 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2024.112159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Wood production is largely determined by the activity of cambial cell proliferation, and the secondary cell wall (SCW) thickening of xylem cells determines the wood property. In this study, we identified an INDETERMINATE DOMAIN (IDD) type C2H2 zinc finger transcription factor PagIDD15A as a regulator of wood formation in Populus alba × Populus glandulosa. Downregulation of PagIDD15A expression by RNA interference (RNAi) inhibited xylem development and xylem cell secondary wall thickening. RNA-seq analysis showed that PagPAL1, PagCCR2 and PagCCoAOMT1 were downregulated in the differentiating xylem of the PagIDD15A-RNAi transgenic plants, showing that PagIDD15A may regulate SCW biosynthesis through inhibiting lignin biosynthesis. The downregulation of PagVND6-B2, PagMYB10 and PagMYC4 and upregulation of PagWRKY12 in the differentiating xylem of RNAi transgenic plants suggest that PagIDD15A may also regulate these transcription factor (TF) genes to affect SCW thickening. RT-qPCR analysis in the phloem-cambium of RNAi transgenic demonstrates that PagIDD15A may regulate the expression of the genes associated with cell proliferation, including, PagSHR (SHORTROOT), PagSCR (SCARECROW), PagCYCD3;1 (CYCLIN D3;1) and PagSMR4 (SIAMESE-RELATED4), to affect the cambial activity. This study provides the knowledge of the IDD-type C2H2 zinc finger protein in regulating wood formation.
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- Hongying Pang
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China.
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Guo Y, Jiao L, Wang J, Ma L, Lu Y, Zhang Y, Guo J, Yin Y. Analyses of high spatial resolution datasets identify genes associated with multi-layered secondary cell wall thickening in Pinus bungeana. ANNALS OF BOTANY 2024; 133:953-968. [PMID: 38366549 PMCID: PMC11089263 DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcae023] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Secondary cell wall (SCW) thickening is a major cellular developmental stage determining wood structure and properties. Although the molecular regulation of cell wall deposition during tracheary element differentiation has been well established in primary growth systems, less is known about the gene regulatory processes involved in the multi-layered SCW thickening of mature trees. METHODS Using third-generation [long-read single-molecule real-time (SMRT)] and second-generation [short-read sequencing by synthesis (SBS)] sequencing methods, we established a Pinus bungeana transcriptome resource with comprehensive functional and structural annotation for the first time. Using these approaches, we generated high spatial resolution datasets for the vascular cambium, xylem expansion regions, early SCW thickening, late SCW thickening and mature xylem tissues of 71-year-old Pinus bungeana trees. KEY RESULTS A total of 79 390 non-redundant transcripts, 31 808 long non-coding RNAs and 5147 transcription factors were annotated and quantified in different xylem tissues at all growth and differentiation stages. Furthermore, using this high spatial resolution dataset, we established a comprehensive transcriptomic profile and found that members of the NAC, WRKY, SUS, CESA and LAC gene families are major players in early SCW formation in tracheids, whereas members of the MYB and LBD transcription factor families are highly expressed during late SCW thickening. CONCLUSIONS Our results provide new molecular insights into the regulation of multi-layered SCW thickening in conifers. The high spatial resolution datasets provided can serve as important gene resources for improving softwoods.
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- Yu Guo
- Wood Anatomy and Utilization Department, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Wood Specimen Resource Center (WOODPEDIA) of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100091, China
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- Wood Anatomy and Utilization Department, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Wood Specimen Resource Center (WOODPEDIA) of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100091, China
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- Wood Anatomy and Utilization Department, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Wood Specimen Resource Center (WOODPEDIA) of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100091, China
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- Wood Anatomy and Utilization Department, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Wood Specimen Resource Center (WOODPEDIA) of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100091, China
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- Wood Anatomy and Utilization Department, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Wood Specimen Resource Center (WOODPEDIA) of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100091, China
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- Wood Anatomy and Utilization Department, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Wood Specimen Resource Center (WOODPEDIA) of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100091, China
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- Wood Anatomy and Utilization Department, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Wood Specimen Resource Center (WOODPEDIA) of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100091, China
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- Wood Anatomy and Utilization Department, Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Wood Specimen Resource Center (WOODPEDIA) of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100091, China
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Hao Y, Yan X, Li Q. Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Velvet Complex Transcription Factors in Populus alba × Populus glandulosa. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3926. [PMID: 38612736 PMCID: PMC11011700 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The discovery of new genes with novel functions is a major driver of adaptive evolutionary innovation in plants. Especially in woody plants, due to genome expansion, new genes evolve to regulate the processes of growth and development. In this study, we characterized the unique VeA transcription factor family in Populus alba × Populus glandulosa, which is associated with secondary metabolism. Twenty VeA genes were characterized systematically on their phylogeny, genomic distribution, gene structure and conserved motif, promoter binding site, and expression profiling. Furthermore, through ChIP-qPCR, Y1H, and effector-reporter assays, it was demonstrated that PagMYB128 directly regulated PagVeA3 to influence the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. These results provide a basis for further elucidating the function of VeAs gene in poplar and its genetic regulation mechanism.
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China; (Y.H.); (Q.L.)
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Zhu Y, Li L. Wood of trees: Cellular structure, molecular formation, and genetic engineering. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 66:443-467. [PMID: 38032010 DOI: 10.1111/jipb.13589] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Wood is an invaluable asset to human society due to its renewable nature, making it suitable for both sustainable energy production and material manufacturing. Additionally, wood derived from forest trees plays a crucial role in sequestering a significant portion of the carbon dioxide fixed during photosynthesis by terrestrial plants. Nevertheless, with the expansion of the global population and ongoing industrialization, forest coverage has been substantially decreased, resulting in significant challenges for wood production and supply. Wood production practices have changed away from natural forests toward plantation forests. Thus, understanding the underlying genetic mechanisms of wood formation is the foundation for developing high-quality, fast-growing plantation trees. Breeding ideal forest trees for wood production using genetic technologies has attracted the interest of many. Tremendous studies have been carried out in recent years on the molecular, genetic, and cell-biological mechanisms of wood formation, and considerable progress and findings have been achieved. These studies and findings indicate enormous possibilities and prospects for tree improvement. This review will outline and assess the cellular and molecular mechanisms of wood formation, as well as studies on genetically improving forest trees, and address future development prospects.
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- Yingying Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems and College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
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Chen N, Zhan W, Shao Q, Liu L, Lu Q, Yang W, Que Z. Cloning, Expression, and Functional Analysis of the MYB Transcription Factor SlMYB86-like in Tomato. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:488. [PMID: 38498460 PMCID: PMC10893056 DOI: 10.3390/plants13040488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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MYB transcription factors (TFs) have been shown to play a key role in plant growth and development and are in response to various types of biotic and abiotic stress. Here, we clarified the structure, expression patterns, and function of a MYB TF, SlMYB86-like (Solyc06g071690) in tomato using an inbred tomato line exhibiting high resistance to bacterial wilt (Hm 2-2 (R)) and one susceptible line (BY 1-2 (S)). The full-length cDNA sequence of this gene was 1226 bp, and the open reading frame was 966 bp, which encoded 321 amino acids; its relative molecular weight was 37.05055 kDa; its theoretical isoelectric point was 7.22; it was a hydrophilic nonsecreted protein; and it had no transmembrane structures. The protein also contains a highly conserved MYB DNA-binding domain and was predicted to be localized to the nucleus. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that SlMYB86-like is closely related to SpMYB86-like in Solanum pennellii and clustered with other members of the family Solanaceae. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis revealed that the expression of the SlMYB86-like gene was tissue specific and could be induced by Ralstonia solanacearum, salicylic acid, and jasmonic acid. The results of virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) revealed that SlMYB86-like silencing decreased the resistance of tomato plants to bacterial wilt, suggesting that it positively regulates the resistance of tomatoes to bacterial wilt. Overall, these findings indicate that SlMYB86-like plays a key role in regulating the resistance of tomatoes to bacterial wilt.
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- Na Chen
- College of Life Science and Resources and Environment, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China; (Q.S.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (W.Y.); (Z.Q.)
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- Guangzhou Resuce Agricultural Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510642, China;
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- College of Life Science and Resources and Environment, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China; (Q.S.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (W.Y.); (Z.Q.)
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- College of Life Science and Resources and Environment, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China; (Q.S.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (W.Y.); (Z.Q.)
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- College of Life Science and Resources and Environment, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China; (Q.S.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (W.Y.); (Z.Q.)
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- College of Life Science and Resources and Environment, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China; (Q.S.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (W.Y.); (Z.Q.)
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- College of Life Science and Resources and Environment, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China; (Q.S.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (W.Y.); (Z.Q.)
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Zhou F, Zhang H, Chen S, Fan C. Transcriptome analysis of the transition from primary to secondary growth of vertical stem in Eucalyptus grandis. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:96. [PMID: 38331783 PMCID: PMC10851593 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-04731-3] [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: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Eucalyptus was one of the most cultivated hardwood species worldwide, with rapid growth, good wood properties and a wide range of adaptability. Eucalyptus stem undergoes primary growth (longitudinal growth) followed by secondary growth (radial growth), which produces biomass that is an important source of energy worldwide. In order to better understand the genetic regulation of secondary growth in Eucalyptus grandis, Transcriptome analyses in stem segments along a developmental gradient from the third internode to the eleventh internode of E. grandis that spanned primary to secondary growth were carried out. 5,149 genes that were differentially expressed during stem development were identified. Combining the trend analysis by the Mfuzz method and the module-trait correlation analysis by the Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis method, a total of 70 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) selected from 868 DEGs with high connectivity were found to be closely correlated with secondary growth. Results revealed that the differential expression of these DEGs suggests that they may involve in the primary growth or secondary growth. AP1, YAB2 TFs and EXP genes are highly expressed in the IN3, whereas NAC, MYB TFs are likely to be important for secondary growth. These results will expand our understanding of the complex molecular and cellular events of secondary growth and provide a foundation for future studies on wood formation in Eucalyptus.
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- Fangping Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China
- Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration On Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, 510520, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China
- Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration On Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, 510520, China
- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China
- Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration On Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, 510520, China
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China.
- Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration On Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, 510520, China.
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Tang F, Jiao B, Zhang M, He M, Su R, Luo K, Lan T. PtoMYB031, the R2R3 MYB transcription factor involved in secondary cell wall biosynthesis in poplar. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 14:1341245. [PMID: 38298604 PMCID: PMC10828011 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1341245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Introduction The biosynthesis of the secondary cell wall (SCW) is orchestrated by an intricate hierarchical transcriptional regulatory network. This network is initiated by first-layer master switches, SCW-NAC transcription factors, which in turn activate the second-layer master switches MYBs. These switches play a crucial role in regulating xylem specification and differentiation during SCW formation. However, the roles of most MYBs in woody plants are yet to be fully understood. Methods In this study, we identified and isolated the R2R3-MYB transcription factor, PtoMYB031, from Populus tomentosa. We explored its expression, mainly in xylem tissues, and its role as a transcriptional repressor in the nucleus. We used overexpression and RNA interference techniques in poplar, along with Yeast two-hybrid (Y2H) and bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) assays, to analyze the regulatory effects of PtoMYB031. Results Overexpression of PtoMYB031 in poplar significantly reduced lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose content, and inhibited vascular development in stems, resulting in decreased SCW thickness in xylem tissues. Gene expression analysis showed that structural genes involved in SCW biosynthesis were downregulated in PtoMYB031-OE lines. Conversely, RNA interference of PtoMYB031 increased these compounds. Additionally, PtoMYB031 was found to recruit the repressor PtoZAT11, forming a transcriptional inhibition complex. Discussion Our findings provide new insights into how PtoMYB031, through its interaction with PtoZAT11, forms a complex that can suppress the expression of key regulatory genes, PtoWND1A and PtoWND2B, in SCW biosynthesis. This study enhances our understanding of the transcriptional regulation involved in SCW formation in poplar, highlighting the significant role of PtoMYB031.
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- Feng Tang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation, Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (Chongqing) Science City, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation, Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (Chongqing) Science City, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Plant Genetic Engineering, Institute of Biotechnology and Food Science, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation, Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (Chongqing) Science City, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation, Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (Chongqing) Science City, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation, Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (Chongqing) Science City, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation, Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (Chongqing) Science City, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments of Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation, Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (Chongqing) Science City, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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Zhang L, Duan Z, Ma S, Sun S, Sun M, Xiao Y, Ni N, Irfan M, Chen L, Sun Y. SlMYB7, an AtMYB4-Like R2R3-MYB Transcription Factor, Inhibits Anthocyanin Accumulation in Solanum lycopersicum Fruits. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:18758-18768. [PMID: 38012529 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Tomato is a horticultural crop with an incomplete flavonoid metabolic pathway that does not typically accumulate anthocyanins in the fruit. In recent years, intensive studies of the loci Anthocyanin fruit (Aft) and atroviolacium (atv) have clarified the functions of positive regulators (R2R3-MYBs) and a negative regulator (CPC-MYB) in anthocyanin biosynthesis in the fruits. However, little is known about the R2R3-MYB repressors. Here, we used transient overexpression analysis to show that SlMYB7, a subgroup 4 AtMYB4-like R2R3-MYB, inhibited anthocyanin accumulation and reduced expression of anthocyanin synthase genes in the 'black pearl' tomato fruits, which usually accumulate high concentrations of anthocyanins. These findings revealed that SlMYB7 served as a repressor of anthocyanin production. Furthermore, SlMYB7 actively repressed SlANS expression by binding its promoter and passively inhibited anthocyanin synthesis by interacting with the basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) proteins SlJAF13 and SlAN1, which are involved in the formation of MBW complexes. Thus, SlMYB7 and the MBW complex may coregulate the anthocyanin content of 'black pearl' tomato fruits via a negative feedback loop. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the future enhancement of tomato anthocyanin contents through genetic manipulation of the biosynthetic regulatory network.
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- Li Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110161, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110161, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110161, China
- College of Life Engineering, Shenyang Institute of Technology, Liaoning 110866, China
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- Institute of Vegetable Research, Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110161, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110161, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110161, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110161, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110161, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110161, China
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Wang Y, Zhang H, Zhu S, Shen T, Pan H, Xu M. Association Mapping and Expression Analysis of the Genes Involved in the Wood Formation of Poplar. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12662. [PMID: 37628843 PMCID: PMC10454019 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Xylogenesis is a complex and sequential biosynthetic process controlled by polygenes. Deciphering the genetic architecture of this complex quantitative trait could provide valuable information for increasing wood biomass and improving its properties. Here, we performed genomic resequencing of 64 24-year-old trees (64 hybrids of section Aigeiros and their parents) grown in the same field and conducted full-sib family-based association analyses of two growth and six woody traits using GEMMA as a choice of association model selection. We identified 1342 significantly associated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), 673 located in the region upstream and downstream of 565 protein-encoding genes. The transcriptional regulation network of secondary cell wall (SCW) biosynthesis was further constructed based on the published data of poplar miRNA, transcriptome, and degradome. These provided a certain scientific basis for the in-depth understanding of the mechanism of poplar timber formation and the molecular-assisted breeding in the future.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Satae Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (Y.W.); (H.Z.); (S.Z.); (T.S.); (H.P.)
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Yang J, Xu J, Zhang Y, Cui J, Hu H, Xue J, Zhu L. Two R2R3-MYB transcription factors from Chinese cedar (Cryptomeria fortunei Hooibrenk) are involved in the regulation of secondary cell wall formation. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107879. [PMID: 37422947 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107879] [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: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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As the most abundant renewable energy source, wood comprises the secondary cell wall (SCW). SCW biosynthesis involves lignin and cellulose deposition. Increasing studies have illustrated that R2R3-MYB transcription factors (TFs) play pivotal roles in affecting lignin accumulation and SCW formation. Nevertheless, the regulatory roles of R2R3-MYBs are still unresolved in Cryptomeria fortunei Hooibrenk cambium and wood formation. To dissect the potentials of CfMYBs, we successfully cloned and intensively studied the functions of CfMYB4 and CfMYB5 in SCW formation and abiotic stress response. They both contained the conserved MYB domain capable of forming a special structure that could bind to the core motifs of downstream genes. The phylogenetic tree implied that two CfMYBs clustered into different evolutionary branches. They were predominantly expressed in the stem and were localized to the nucleus. Furthermore, CfMYB4 functioned as an activator to enhance lignin and cellulose accumulation, and increase the SCW thickness by elevating the expression levels of SCW-related genes. By contrast, CfMYB5 negatively regulated lignin and cellulose biosynthesis, and decreased SCW formation by reducing the expression of SCW biosynthetic genes. Our data not only highlight the regulatory functions of CfMYBs in lignin deposition but also provide critical insights into the development of strategies for the genetic improvement of Cryptomeria fortunei wood biomass.
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- Junjie Yang
- Key Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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Tang Y, Lu L, Sheng Z, Zhao D, Tao J. An R2R3-MYB network modulates stem strength by regulating lignin biosynthesis and secondary cell wall thickening in herbaceous peony. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 113:1237-1258. [PMID: 36633057 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.16107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Stem strength is an important agronomic trait affecting plant lodging, and plays an essential role in the quality and yield of plants. Thickened secondary cell walls in stems provide mechanical strength that allows plants to stand upright, but the regulatory mechanism of secondary cell wall thickening and stem strength in cut flowers remains unclear. In this study, first, a total of 11 non-redundant Paeonia lactiflora R2R3-MYBs related to stem strength were identified and isolated from cut-flower herbaceous peony, among which PlMYB43, PlMYB83 and PlMYB103 were the most upregulated differentially expressed genes. Then, the expression characteristics revealed that these three R2R3-MYBs were specifically expressed in stems and acted as transcriptional activators. Next, biological function verification showed that these P. lactiflora R2R3-MYBs positively regulated stem strength, secondary cell wall thickness and lignin deposition. Furthermore, yeast-one-hybrid and dual luciferase reporter assays demonstrated that they could bind to the promoter of caffeic acid O-methyltransferase gene (PlCOMT2) and/or laccase gene (PlLAC4), two key genes involved in lignin biosynthesis. In addition, the function of PlLAC4 in increasing lignin deposition was confirmed by virus-induced gene silencing and overexpression. Moreover, PlMYB83 could also act as a transcriptional activator of PlMYB43. The findings of the study propose a regulatory network of R2R3-MYBs modulating lignin biosynthesis and secondary cell wall thickening for improving stem lodging resistance, and provide a resource for molecular genetic engineering breeding of cut flowers.
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- Yuhan Tang
- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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Zhang C, Jiao C, Sun X, Li X. A MYB Transcription Factor Atlas Provides Insights into the Evolution of Environmental Adaptations in Plants. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032566. [PMID: 36768888 PMCID: PMC9916579 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The MYB transcription factor superfamily includes key regulators of plant development and responses to environmental changes. The diversity of lifestyles and morphological characteristics exhibited by plants are potentially associated with the genomic dynamics of the MYB superfamily. With the release of the plant genomes, a comprehensive phylogenomic analysis of the MYB superfamily across Viridiplantae is allowed. The present study performed phylogenetic, phylogenomic, syntenic, horizontal gene transfer, and neo/sub-functionalization analysis of the MYB superfamily to explore the evolutionary contributions of MYB members to species diversification, trait formation, and environmental adaptation in 437 different plant species. We identified major changes in copy number variation and genomic context within subclades across lineages. Multiple MYB subclades showed highly conserved copy number patterns and synteny across flowering plants, whereas others were more dynamic and showed lineage-specific patterns. As examples of lineage-specific morphological divergence, we hypothesize that the gain of a MYB orthogroup associated with flower development and environmental responses and an orthogroup associated with auxin and wax biosynthesis in angiosperms were correlated with the emergence of flowering plants, unbiased neo-/sub-functionalization of gene duplicates contributed to environmental adaptation, and species-specific neo-/sub-functionalization contributed to phenotype divergence between species. Transposable element insertion in promoter regions may have facilitated the sub-/neo-functionalization of MYB genes and likely played a tissue-specific role contributing to sub-/neo-functionalization in plant root tissues. This study provides new insights into the evolutionary divergence of the MYB superfamily across major flowering and non-flowering lineages and emphasizes the need for lineage-/tissue-specific characterization to further understand trait variability and environmental adaptation.
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- Chaofan Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- Correspondence: (X.S.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- Correspondence: (X.S.); (X.L.)
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Li Y, Wu Q, Men X, Wu F, Zhang Q, Li W, Sun L, Xing S. Transcriptome and metabolome analyses of lignin biosynthesis mechanism of Platycladus orientalis. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14172. [PMID: 36345485 PMCID: PMC9636869 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14172] [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: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Platycladus orientalis, as an important plant for ecological protection, is a pioneer tree species for afforestation in arid and barren mountainous areas. Lignin has the functions of water and soil conservation, strengthening plant mechanical strength and resisting adverse environmental effects and plays an important role in the ecological protection benefits of P. orientalis. Methods In this study, annual dynamic observations of the lignin content in roots, stems and leaves of one-year-old seedlings of a P. orientalis half-sib family were carried out, and combined transcriptome and metabolome analyses were carried out during three key stages of P. orientalis stem development. Results The lignin contents in roots, stems and leaves of P. orientalis showed extremely significant spatiotemporal differences. In the stems, lignin was mainly distributed in the cell walls of the pith, xylem, phloem, pericyte, and epidermis, with differences in different periods. A total of 226 metabolites were detected in the stem of P. orientalis, which were divided into seven categories, including 10 synthetic precursor compounds containing lignin. Among them, the content of coniferyl alcohol was the highest, accounting for 12.27% of the total content, and caffeyl alcohol was the lowest, accounting for 7.05% only. By annotating the KEGG functions, a large number of differentially expressed genes and differential metabolites were obtained for the comparison combinations, and seven key enzymes and 24 related genes involved in the process of lignin synthesis in P. orientalis were selected. Conclusions Based on the results of the metabolic mechanism of lignin in P. orientalis by biochemical, anatomical and molecular biological analyzes, the key regulatory pathways of lignin in P. orientalis were identified, which will be of great significance for regulating the lignin content of P. orientalis and improving the adaptability and resistance of this plant.
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- Ying Li
- State Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Silviculture in Downstream Areas of the Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- State Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Silviculture in Downstream Areas of the Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- State Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Silviculture in Downstream Areas of the Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Forest and Grass Germplasm Resources Center, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Academy of Forestry Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- State Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Silviculture in Downstream Areas of the Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- State Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Silviculture in Downstream Areas of the Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- State Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Silviculture in Downstream Areas of the Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, China
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Zhu T, Liu B, Liu N, Xu J, Song X, Li S, Sui S. Gibberellin-related genes regulate dwarfing mechanism in wintersweet. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1010896. [PMID: 36226291 PMCID: PMC9549245 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1010896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Chimonanthus praecox (wintersweet) is an important cut flower and pot plant with a high ornamental and economic value in China. The development of dwarf wintersweet varieties has become an important research topic for the wintersweet industry. The lack of natural dwarf germplasm has hindered research into the molecular mechanisms of developing dwarf wintersweet, limiting its cultivation. After a long-term investigation and collection of germplasm resources of C. praecox, we obtained the germplasm of a dwarf C. praecox (dw). Here, the dwarf and normal C. praecox (NH) were used to identify the types of hormones regulating dw formation using phenotypic identification and endogenous hormone determination. Differentially expressed genes in the dw and NH groups were screened using transcriptome analysis. The functions of key genes in the dwarf trait were verified by heterologous expression. It was found that the internode length and cell number were significantly reduced in dw than in NH, and the thickness of the xylem and pith was significantly decreased. The dwarfness of dw could be recovered by exogenous gibberellic acid (GA) application, and endogenous GA levels showed that the GA4 content of dw was substantially lower than that of NH. Transcriptome differential gene analysis showed that the elevated expression of the CpGA2ox gene in the GA synthesis pathway and that of CpGAI gene in the signal transduction pathway might be the key mechanisms leading to dwarfing. Combined with the results of weighted gene co-expression network analysis, we selected the CpGAI gene for analysis and functional verification. These results showed that CpGAI is a nuclear transcriptional activator. Overexpression of CpGAI in Populus tomentosa Carr. showed that CpGAI could lead to the dwarfing in poplar. We analyzed the dwarfing mechanism of C. praecox, and the results provided a reference for dwarf breeding of wintersweet.
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- Ting Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Science for Southern Mountainous Regions of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Floriculture, College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Science for Southern Mountainous Regions of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Floriculture, College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Science for Southern Mountainous Regions of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Floriculture, College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Science for Southern Mountainous Regions of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Floriculture, College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Horticulture Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Science for Southern Mountainous Regions of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Floriculture, College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Science for Southern Mountainous Regions of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Floriculture, College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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Liu H, Gao J, Sun J, Li S, Zhang B, Wang Z, Zhou C, Sulis DB, Wang JP, Chiang VL, Li W. Dimerization of PtrMYB074 and PtrWRKY19 mediates transcriptional activation of PtrbHLH186 for secondary xylem development in Populus trichocarpa. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2022; 234:918-933. [PMID: 35152419 PMCID: PMC9314101 DOI: 10.1111/nph.18028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Wood formation is controlled by transcriptional regulatory networks (TRNs) involving regulatory homeostasis determined by combinations of transcription factor (TF)-DNA and TF-TF interactions. Functions of TF-TF interactions in wood formation are still in the early stages of identification. PtrMYB074 is a woody dicot-specific TF in a TRN for wood formation in Populus trichocarpa. Here, using yeast two-hybrid and bimolecular fluorescence complementation, we conducted a genome-wide screening for PtrMYB074 interactors and identified 54 PtrMYB074-TF pairs. Of these pairs, 53 are novel. We focused on the PtrMYB074-PtrWRKY19 pair, the most highly expressed and xylem-specific interactor, and its direct transregulatory target, PtrbHLH186, the xylem-specific one of the pair's only two direct TF target genes. Using transient and CRISPR-mediated transgenesis in P. trichocarpa coupled with chromatin immunoprecipitation and electrophoretic mobility shift assays, we demonstrated that PtrMYB074 is recruited by PtrWRKY19 and that the PtrMYB074-PtrWRKY19 dimers are required to transactive PtrbHLH186. Overexpressing PtrbHLH186 in P. trichocarpa resulted in retarded plant growth, increased guaiacyl lignin, a higher proportion of smaller stem vessels and strong drought-tolerant phenotypes. Knowledge of the PtrMYB074-PtrWRKY19-PtrbHLH186 regulation may help design genetic controls of optimal growth and wood formation to maximize beneficial wood properties while minimizing negative effects on growth.
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- Huizi Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
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- Forest Biotechnology GroupDepartment of Forestry and Environmental ResourcesNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighNC27695USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
- Forest Biotechnology GroupDepartment of Forestry and Environmental ResourcesNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighNC27695USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
- Forest Biotechnology GroupDepartment of Forestry and Environmental ResourcesNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighNC27695USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and BreedingNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040China
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Shi Y, Man J, Huang Y, Zhang J, Zhang Z, Yin G, Wang X, Liu S, Chen Y, Wang X, Wei S. Overexpression of PnMYB2 from Panax notoginseng induces cellulose and lignin biosynthesis during cell wall formation. PLANTA 2022; 255:107. [PMID: 35445881 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-022-03891-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Panax notoginseng PnMYB2 is a transcriptional activator of primary and secondary cell wall formation by promoting the PCW-specific gene CesA3 and key lignin biosynthetic gene CCoAOMT1, respectively. R2R3-MYB transcription factors play important roles in regulation secondary cell wall (SCW) formation. However, there are few reports on the functions of MYB transcription factors which involved in both primary cell wall (PCW) and SCW formation. Here, we isolated an R2R3-MYB transcription factor, PnMYB2, from Panax notoginseng roots which are widely used in Chinese traditional medicines and contain abundant cellulose and lignin. The expression pattern of PnMYB2 was similar to the accumulation pattern of cellulose and lignin contents in different organs. PnMYB2 localized in the nucleus and may function as a transcriptional activator. Overexpression of PnMYB2 in Arabidopsis thaliana enhanced cellulose and lignin biosynthesis, and remarkably increased thickness of PCW and SCW in the stem of transgenic plants compared with wild-type plants. The expression levels of genes associated with PCW-specific cellulose synthase (CesA) genes and key SCW-specific lignin biosynthetic genes were significantly increased in PnMYB2-overexpressing plants compared to the wild type plants. Furthermore, yeast one-hybrid, dual-luciferase reporter assays and electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA) results verified that PnMYB2 could bind and activate the promoters of AtCesA3 and PnCesA3, which are the PCW-specific cellulose biosynthetic genes, and AtCCoAOMT1 and PnCCoAOMT1, which are the key lignin biosynthetic genes. These results demonstrated the central role of PnMYB2 in PCW-specific cellulose formation and SCW-specific lignin biosynthesis.
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- Yue Shi
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China.
- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China.
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Wu Y, Wen J, Xia Y, Zhang L, Du H. Evolution and functional diversification of R2R3-MYB transcription factors in plants. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH 2022; 9:uhac058. [PMID: 35591925 PMCID: PMC9113232 DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhac058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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R2R3-MYB genes (R2R3-MYBs) form one of the largest transcription factor gene families in the plant kingdom, with substantial structural and functional diversity. However, the evolutionary processes leading to this amazing functional diversity have not yet been clearly established. Recently developed genomic and classical molecular technologies have provided detailed insights into the evolutionary relationships and functions of plant R2R3-MYBs. Here, we review recent genome-level and functional analyses of plant R2R3-MYBs, with an emphasis on their evolution and functional diversification. In land plants, this gene family underwent a large expansion by whole genome duplications and small-scale duplications. Along with this population explosion, a series of functionally conserved or lineage-specific subfamilies/groups arose with roles in three major plant-specific biological processes: development and cell differentiation, specialized metabolism, and biotic and abiotic stresses. The rapid expansion and functional diversification of plant R2R3-MYBs are highly consistent with the increasing complexity of angiosperms. In particular, recently derived R2R3-MYBs with three highly homologous intron patterns (a, b, and c) are disproportionately related to specialized metabolism and have become the predominant subfamilies in land plant genomes. The evolution of plant R2R3-MYBs is an active area of research, and further studies are expected to improve our understanding of the evolution and functional diversification of this gene family.
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- Yun Wu
- Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
- Genomics and Genetic Engineering Laboratory of Ornamental Plants, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Genomics and Genetic Engineering Laboratory of Ornamental Plants, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Genomics and Genetic Engineering Laboratory of Ornamental Plants, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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Jiang PF, Lin XY, Bian XY, Zeng QY, Liu YJ. Ectopic expression of Populus MYB10 promotes secondary cell wall thickening and inhibits anthocyanin accumulation. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2022; 172:24-32. [PMID: 35016103 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Secondary cell wall (SCW) formation is regulated by a multilevel transcriptional regulatory network, in which MYB transcription factors (TFs) play key roles. In woody plants, hundreds of MYB TFs have been identified, most of which have unknown functions in wood SCW biosynthesis. Here, we characterized the function of a Populus MYB gene, PtoMYB10. PtoMYB10 was found to encode an R2R3-MYB TF and exhibit dominant expression in xylem tissues. PtoMYB10 was determined to be located in the nucleus with the ability to activate transcription. Overexpression of PtoMYB10 in Populus resulted in a drastic increase in SCW thickening in xylem fiber cells as well as ectopic deposition of lignin in cortex cells. The expression of genes associated with lignin biosynthesis was induced in PtoMYB10 overexpressing plants, whereas repressed gene expression was found with the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway. Lignin and anthocyanin are both produced from metabolites of the phenylpropanoid pathway. Accordingly, the anthocyanin content of Populus overexpressing PtoMYB10 decreased by more than 68%. These results indicate that PtoMYB10 can positively regulate xylary fiber SCW thickening, accompanied by the reprogramming of phenylpropanoid metabolism, which redirects metabolic flux from anthocyanin biosynthesis to monolignol biosynthesis.
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- Peng-Fei Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China.
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Wang X, Li Y, Liu Y, Zhang D, Ni M, Jia B, Heng W, Fang Z, Zhu LW, Liu P. Transcriptomic and Proteomic Profiling Reveal the Key Role of AcMYB16 in the Response of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in Kiwifruit. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:756330. [PMID: 34868148 PMCID: PMC8632638 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.756330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Kiwifruit bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), is an important disease of kiwifruit (Actinidia Lind.). Plant hormones may induce various secondary metabolites to resist pathogens via modulation of hormone-responsive transcription factors (TFs), as reported in past studies. In this study, we showed that JA accumulated in the susceptible cultivar Actinidia chinensis 'Hongyang' but decreased in the resistant cultivar of A. chinensis var. deliciosa 'Jinkui' in response to Psa. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses were carried out using the resistant cultivar 'Jinkui'. A total of 5,045 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 1,681 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified after Psa infection. Two pathways, 'plant hormone signal transduction' and 'phenylpropanoid biosynthesis,' were activated at the protein and transcript levels. In addition, a total of 27 R2R3-MYB transcription factors (TFs) were involved in the response to Psa of 'Jinkui,' including the R2R3-MYB TF subgroup 4 gene AcMYB16, which was downregulated in 'Jinkui' but upregulated in 'Hongyang.' The promoter region of AcMYB16 has a MeJA responsiveness cis-acting regulatory element (CRE). Transient expression of the AcMYB16 gene in the leaves of 'Jinkui' induced Psa infection. Together, these data suggest that AcMYB16 acts as a repressor to regulate the response of kiwifruit to Psa infection. Our work will help to unravel the processes of kiwifruit resistance to pathogens and will facilitate the development of varieties with resistance against bacterial pathogens.
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- Xiaojie Wang
- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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Xiao R, Zhang C, Guo X, Li H, Lu H. MYB Transcription Factors and Its Regulation in Secondary Cell Wall Formation and Lignin Biosynthesis during Xylem Development. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3560. [PMID: 33808132 PMCID: PMC8037110 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The secondary wall is the main part of wood and is composed of cellulose, xylan, lignin, and small amounts of structural proteins and enzymes. Lignin molecules can interact directly or indirectly with cellulose, xylan and other polysaccharide molecules in the cell wall, increasing the mechanical strength and hydrophobicity of plant cells and tissues and facilitating the long-distance transportation of water in plants. MYBs (v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog) belong to one of the largest superfamilies of transcription factors, the members of which regulate secondary cell-wall formation by promoting/inhibiting the biosynthesis of lignin, cellulose, and xylan. Among them, MYB46 and MYB83, which comprise the second layer of the main switch of secondary cell-wall biosynthesis, coordinate upstream and downstream secondary wall synthesis-related transcription factors. In addition, MYB transcription factors other than MYB46/83, as well as noncoding RNAs, hormones, and other factors, interact with one another to regulate the biosynthesis of the secondary wall. Here, we discuss the biosynthesis of secondary wall, classification and functions of MYB transcription factors and their regulation of lignin polymerization and secondary cell-wall formation during wood formation.
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- Ruixue Xiao
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (R.X.); (H.L.)
- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (C.Z.); (X.G.)
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (C.Z.); (X.G.)
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (C.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (R.X.); (H.L.)
- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (C.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (R.X.); (H.L.)
- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (C.Z.); (X.G.)
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Kong L, Li Z, Song Q, Li X, Luo K. Construction of a Full-Length cDNA Over-Expressing Library to Identify Valuable Genes from Populus tomentosa. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22073448. [PMID: 33810585 PMCID: PMC8036549 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Poplar wood is the main source of renewable biomass energy worldwide, and is also considered to be a model system for studying woody plants. The Full-length cDNA Over-eXpressing (FOX) gene hunting system is an effective method for generating gain-of-function mutants. Large numbers of novel genes have successfully been identified from many herbaceous plants according to the phenotype of gain-of-function mutants under normal or abiotic stress conditions using this system. However, the system has not been used for functional gene identification with high-throughput mutant screening in woody plants. In this study, we constructed a FOX library from the Chinese white poplar, Populus tomentosa. The poplar cDNA library was constructed into the plant expression vector pEarleyGate101 and further transformed into Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress). We collected 1749 T1 transgenic plants identified by PCR. Of these, 593 single PCR bands from different transgenic lines were randomly selected for sequencing, and 402 diverse sequences of poplar genes were isolated. Most of these genes were involved in photosynthesis, environmental adaptation, and ribosome biogenesis based on Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway annotation. We characterized in detail two mutant lines carrying PtoCPCa or PtoWRKY13 cDNA insertions. Phenotypic characterization showed that overexpression of these genes in A. thaliana affected trichome development or secondary cell wall (SCW) deposition, respectively. Together, the Populus-FOX-Arabidopsis library generated in our experiments will be helpful for efficient discovery of novel genes in poplar.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-23-6825-3021; Fax: +86-23-6825-2365
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Yang X, Zhou T, Wang M, Li T, Wang G, Fu FF, Cao F. Systematic investigation and expression profiles of the GbR2R3-MYB transcription factor family in ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba L.). Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 172:250-262. [PMID: 33450345 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.01.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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As one of the largest families of transcription factors, the R2R3-MYB family plays a significant role in plant growth, development, and response to hormone and environmental stress. To explore its evolutionary mechanism and potential function in Ginkgo biloba, a gymnosperm of great economic and ecological value, we presented a comprehensive analysis of the R2R3-MYB genes in ginkgo. Sixty-nine GbR2R3-MYB genes were identified and these genes could be classified into 33 groups based on the characteristics of the amino acid sequence of the R2R3-MYB domain and gene structure. Syntenic analyses indicated that few tandem and segmental duplications possibly resulted in the contraction of the GbR2R3-MYB gene family. Based on the transcriptome data, expression profiles of eight different tissues and different developmental stages of leaf and kernel showed that GbR2R3-MYB genes had distinct temporal and spatial expression characteristics. Specific expression patterns of the sixteen GbR2R3-MYB genes were also identified in response to different abiotic stresses and hormonal exposures. Further investigation revealed that GbR2R3-MYB19 was located in the nucleus and possessed transcriptional activity, implying its potential roles in the regulation of multiple biological processes. Our findings provide a robust basis for future comprehensive evolutionary and functional analyses of GbR2R3-MYB genes in ginkgo.
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- Xiaoming Yang
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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Zhang L, Liu B, Zhang J, Hu J. Insights of Molecular Mechanism of Xylem Development in Five Black Poplar Cultivars. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:620. [PMID: 32547574 PMCID: PMC7271880 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.00620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Black poplar (Populus deltoides, P. nigra, and their hybrids) is the main poplar cultivars in China. It offers interesting options of large-scale biomass production for bioenergy due to its rapid growth and high yield. Poplar wood properties were associated with chemical components and physical structures during wood formation. In this study, five poplar cultivars, P. euramericana 'Zhonglin46' (Pe1), P. euramericana 'Guariento' (Pe2), P. nigra 'N179' (Pn1), P. deltoides 'Danhong' (Pd1), and P. deltoides 'Nanyang' (Pd2), were used to explore the molecular mechanism of xylem development. We analyzed the structural differences of developing xylem in the five cultivars and profiled the transcriptome-wide gene expression patterns through RNA sequencing. The cross sections of the developing xylem showed that the cell wall thickness of developed fiber in Pd1 was thickest and the number of xylem vessels of Pn1 was the least. A total of 10,331 differentially expressed genes were identified among 10 pairwise comparisons of the five cultivars, most of them were related to programmed cell death and secondary cell wall thickening. K-means cluster analysis and Gene Ontology enrichment analysis showed that the genes highly expressed in Pd1 were related to nucleotide decomposition, metabolic process, transferase, and microtubule cytoskeleton; whereas the genes highly expressed in Pn1 were involved in cell wall macromolecule decomposition and polysaccharide binding processes. Based on a weighted gene co-expression network analysis, a large number of candidate regulators for xylem development were identified. And their potential regulatory roles to cell wall biosynthesis genes were validated by a transient overexpression system. This study provides a set of promising candidate regulators for genetic engineering to improve feedstock and enhance biofuel conversion in the bioenergy crop Populus.
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- Lei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
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Yu Y, Liu H, Zhang N, Gao C, Qi L, Wang C. The BpMYB4 Transcription Factor From Betula platyphylla Contributes Toward Abiotic Stress Resistance and Secondary Cell Wall Biosynthesis. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:606062. [PMID: 33537043 PMCID: PMC7847980 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.606062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The MYB (v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog) family is one of the largest transcription factor families in plants, and is widely involved in the regulation of plant metabolism. In this study, we show that a MYB4 transcription factor, BpMYB4, identified from birch (Betula platyphylla Suk.) and homologous to EgMYB1 from Eucalyptus robusta Smith and ZmMYB31 from Zea mays L. is involved in secondary cell wall synthesis. The expression level of BpMYB4 was higher in flowers relative to other tissues, and was induced by artificial bending and gravitational stimuli in developing xylem tissues. The expression of this gene was not enriched in the developing xylem during the active season, and showed higher transcript levels in xylem tissues around sprouting and near the dormant period. BpMYB4 also was induced express by abiotic stress. Functional analysis indicated that expression of BpMYB4 in transgenic Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) plants could promote the growth of stems, and result in increased number of inflorescence stems and shoots. Anatomical observation of stem sections showed lower lignin deposition, and a chemical contents test also demonstrated increased cellulose and decreased lignin content in the transgenic plants. In addition, treatment with 100 mM NaCl and 200 mM mannitol resulted in the germination rate of the over-expressed lines being higher than that of the wild-type seeds. The proline content in transgenic plants was higher than that in WT, but MDA content was lower than that in WT. Further investigation in birch using transient transformation techniques indicated that overexpression of BpMYB4 could scavenge hydrogen peroxide and O2 .- and reduce cell damage, compared with the wild-type plants. Therefore, we believe that BpMYB4 promotes stem development and cellulose biosynthesis as an inhibitor of lignin biosynthesis, and has a function in abiotic stress resistance.
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- Ying Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
- Liwang Qi,
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Chao Wang,
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Yang W, Ruan M, Xiang M, Deng A, Du J, Xiao C. Overexpression of a pectin methylesterase gene PtoPME35 from Populus tomentosa influences stomatal function and drought tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 523:416-422. [PMID: 31870548 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.12.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Poplar is a superior forestation species with high adaptability. The woody tissue of poplar is mainly derived from cell wall. Cell wall formation determines cell shape and woody growth. Pectin is rich in primary cell wall, but it is also involved in the regulation of wood formation. In our study, we cloned a gene from poplar (Populus tomentos), designed as PtoPME35, which encodes a putative pectin methylesterase. PtoPME35 has higher sequence similarity with Arabidopsis AtPME35. Gene expression analysis shows that PtoPME35 has a constitutive expression pattern in multiple tissues, with the highest expression in stem. Subcellular localization result indicates that PtoPME35 is localized to the cell wall. To elucidate the biological function of PtoPME35 in vivo, we generated overexpression plants in poplar and Arabidopsis. The degree of pectin methylesterification is decreased in PtoPME35-overexpressing transgenic poplar, although no obvious phenotypes were displayed. In PtoPME35-overexpressing Arabidopsis plants, stomatal opening is inhibited and water loss rate is decreased under the drought condition. Moreover, the expression levels of drought-stress responsive genes were higher with mannitol treatment in PtoPME35-overexpressing Arabidopsis plants than in wild type controls. Accordingly, these results suggest that PtoPME35 may regulate osmotic stress responses by modulating stomatal functions.
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- Wen Yang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, PR China.
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