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Zheng S, Zhao W, Liu Z, Geng Z, Li Q, Liu B, Li B, Bai J. Establishment and Maintenance of Heat-Stress Memory in Plants. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8976. [PMID: 39201662 PMCID: PMC11354667 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Among the rich repertoire of strategies that allow plants to adapt to high-temperature stress is heat-stress memory. The mechanisms underlying the establishment and maintenance of heat-stress memory are poorly understood, although the chromatin opening state appears to be an important structural basis for maintaining heat-stress memory. The chromatin opening state is influenced by epigenetic modifications, making DNA and histone modifications important entry points for understanding heat-shock memory. Current research suggests that traditional heat-stress signaling pathway components might be involved in chromatin opening, thereby promoting the establishment of heat-stress memory in plants. In this review, we discuss the relationship between chromatin structure-based maintenance and the establishment of heat-stress memory. We also discuss the association between traditional heat-stress signals and epigenetic modifications. Finally, we discuss potential research ideas for exploring plant adaptation to high-temperature stress in the future.
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- Shuzhi Zheng
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Basic Research Center of Cell Biology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Basic Research Center of Cell Biology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Basic Research Center of Cell Biology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Basic Research Center of Cell Biology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, China
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- Dryland Farming Institute of Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Science, Key Laboratory of Crop Drought Tolerance Research of Hebei Province, Hengshui 053000, China
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- Dryland Farming Institute of Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Science, Key Laboratory of Crop Drought Tolerance Research of Hebei Province, Hengshui 053000, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Basic Research Center of Cell Biology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Basic Research Center of Cell Biology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, China
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Zhou J, Tang X, Li J, Dang S, Ma H, Zhang Y. Comparative transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses provide insights into the responses to high temperature stress in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:776. [PMID: 39143536 PMCID: PMC11325607 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05494-7] [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: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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High temperature stress is one of the most severe forms of abiotic stress in alfalfa. With the intensification of climate change, the frequency of high temperature stress will further increase in the future, which will bring challenges to the growth and development of alfalfa. Therefore, untargeted metabolomic and RNA-Seq profiling were implemented to unravel the possible alteration in alfalfa seedlings subjected to different temperature stress (25 ℃, 30 ℃, 35 ℃, 40 ℃) in this study. Results revealed that High temperature stress significantly altered some pivotal transcripts and metabolites. The number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) markedly up and down-regulated was 1876 and 1524 in T30_vs_CK, 2, 815 and 2667 in T35_vs_CK, and 2115 and 2, 226 in T40_vs_CK, respectively. The number for significantly up-regulated and down-regulated differential metabolites was 173 and 73 in T30_vs_CK, 188 and 57 in T35_vs_CK, and 220 and 66 in T40_vs_CK, respectively. It is worth noting that metabolomics and transcriptomics co-analysis characterized enriched in plant hormone signal transduction (ko04705), glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism (ko00630), from which some differentially expressed genes and differential metabolites participated. In particular, the content of hormone changed significantly under T40 stress, suggesting that maintaining normal hormone synthesis and metabolism may be an important way to improve the HTS tolerance of alfalfa. The qRT-PCR further showed that the expression pattern was similar to the expression abundance in the transcriptome. This study provides a practical and in-depth perspective from transcriptomics and metabolomics in investigating the effects conferred by temperature on plant growth and development, which provided the theoretical basis for breeding heat-resistant alfalfa.
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- Juan Zhou
- College of Forestry and Prataculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China
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- College of Enology and Horticulture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, China
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- College of Enology and Horticulture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, China
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- College of Enology and Horticulture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, China
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- College of Enology and Horticulture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, China
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- College of Enology and Horticulture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, China.
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Pang S, Zheng H, Zhang J, Ren X, Zong X, Zou J, Wang L. Function Analysis of a Maize Endo-1,4-β-xylanase Gene ZmHSL in Response to High-Temperature Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8834. [PMID: 39201520 PMCID: PMC11354693 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168834] [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: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Rising temperature is a major threat to the normal growth and development of maize, resulting in low yield production and quality. The mechanism of maize in response to heat stress remains uncertain. In this study, a maize mutant Zmhsl-1 (heat sensitive leaves) with wilting and curling leaves under high temperatures was identified from maize Zheng 58 (Z58) mutant lines generated by ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) mutagenesis. The Zmhsl-1 plants were more sensitive to increased temperature than Z58 in the field during growth season. The Zmhsl-1 plants had lower plant height, lower yield, and lower content of photosynthetic pigments. A bulked segregant analysis coupled with whole-genome sequencing (BSA-seq) enabled the identification of the corresponding gene, named ZmHSL, which encodes an endo-β-1,4-xylanase from the GH10 family. The loss-of-function of ZmHSL resulted in reduced lignin content in Zmhsl-1 plants, leading to defects in water transport and more severe leaf wilting with the increase in temperature. RNA-seq analysis revealed that the differentially expressed genes identified between Z58 and Zmhsl-1 plants are mainly related to heat stress-responsive genes and unfolded protein response genes. All these data indicated that ZmHSL plays a key role in lignin synthesis, and its defective mutation causes changes in the cell wall structure and gene expression patterns, which impedes water transport and confers higher sensitivity to high-temperature stress.
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- Shengyan Pang
- Functional Genome Research Center, Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (S.P.); (H.Z.); (X.R.)
- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; (J.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Functional Genome Research Center, Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (S.P.); (H.Z.); (X.R.)
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; (J.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Functional Genome Research Center, Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (S.P.); (H.Z.); (X.R.)
- College of Bioscience and Resources Environment, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; (J.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Functional Genome Research Center, Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (S.P.); (H.Z.); (X.R.)
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- Functional Genome Research Center, Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (S.P.); (H.Z.); (X.R.)
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Dev W, Sultana F, He S, Waqas M, Hu D, Aminu IM, Geng X, Du X. An insight into heat stress response and adaptive mechanism in cotton. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 302:154324. [PMID: 39167998 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2024.154324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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The growing worldwide population is driving up demand for cotton fibers, but production is hampered by unpredictable temperature rises caused by shifting climatic conditions. Numerous research based on breeding and genomics have been conducted to increase the production of cotton in environments with high and low-temperature stress. High temperature (HT) is a major environmental stressor with global consequences, influencing several aspects of cotton plant growth and metabolism. Heat stress-induced physiological and biochemical changes are research topics, and molecular techniques are used to improve cotton plants' heat tolerance. To preserve internal balance, heat stress activates various stress-responsive processes, including repairing damaged proteins and membranes, through various molecular networks. Recent research has investigated the diverse reactions of cotton cultivars to temperature stress, indicating that cotton plant adaptation mechanisms include the accumulation of sugars, proline, phenolics, flavonoids, and heat shock proteins. To overcome the obstacles caused by heat stress, it is crucial to develop and choose heat-tolerant cotton cultivars. Food security and sustainable agriculture depend on the application of genetic, agronomic, and, biotechnological methods to lessen the impacts of heat stress on cotton crops. Cotton producers and the textile industry both benefit from increased heat tolerance. Future studies should examine the developmental responses of cotton at different growth stages, emphasize the significance of breeding heat-tolerant cultivars, and assess the biochemical, physiological, and molecular pathways involved in seed germination under high temperatures. In a nutshell, a concentrated effort is required to raise cotton's heat tolerance due to the rising global temperatures and the rise in the frequency of extreme weather occurrences. Furthermore, emerging advances in sequencing technologies have made major progress toward successfully se sequencing the complex cotton genome.
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- Washu Dev
- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China; National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, Hainan, 57202, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, China; National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, Hainan, 57202, China.
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Cheng J, Guo F, Wang L, Li Z, Zhou C, Wang H, Liang W, Jiang X, Chen Y, Dong P. Evaluating the impact of ecological factors on the quality and habitat distribution of Lonicera japonica Flos using HPLC and the MaxEnt model. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1397939. [PMID: 39166244 PMCID: PMC11333331 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1397939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Introduction The quality of traditional Chinese medicine is based on the content of their secondary metabolites, which vary with habitat adaptation and ecological factors. This study focuses on Lonicera japonica Flos (LJF), a key traditional herbal medicine, and aims to evaluate how ecological factors impact its quality. Methods We developed a new evaluation method combining high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fingerprinting technology and MaxEnt models to assess the effects of ecological factors on LJF quality. The MaxEnt model was used to predict suitable habitats for current and future scenarios, while HPLC was employed to analyze the contents of key compounds. We also used ArcGIS for spatial analysis to create a quality zoning map. Results The analysis identified 21 common chromatographic peaks, with significant variations in the contents of Hyperoside, Rutin, Chlorogenic acid, Cynaroside, and Isochlorogenic acid A across different habitats. Key environmental variables influencing LJF distribution were identified, including temperature, precipitation, and elevation. The current suitable habitats primarily include regions south of the Yangtze River. Under future climate scenarios, suitable areas are expected to shift, with notable expansions in southern Gansu, southeastern Tibet, and southern Liaoning. The spatial distribution maps revealed that high-quality LJF is predominantly found in central and southern Hebei, northern Henan, central Shandong, central Sichuan, southern Guangdong, and Taiwan. Discussion The study indicates that suitable growth areas can promote the accumulation of certain secondary metabolites in plants, as the accumulation of these metabolites varies. The results underscore the necessity of optimizing quality based on cultivation practices. The integration of HPLC fingerprinting technology and the MaxEnt model provides valuable insights for the conservation and cultivation of herbal resources, offering a new perspective on evaluating the impact of ecological factors on the quality of traditional Chinese medicines.
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- Jiali Cheng
- College of Agronomy, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Good Agricultural Production for Traditional Chinese Medicines, Gansu Provincial Engineering Research Centre for Medical Plant Cultivation and Breeding, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Key Lab of Crop Genetic and Germplasm Enhancement, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Good Agricultural Production for Traditional Chinese Medicines, Gansu Provincial Engineering Research Centre for Medical Plant Cultivation and Breeding, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Key Lab of Crop Genetic and Germplasm Enhancement, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Good Agricultural Production for Traditional Chinese Medicines, Gansu Provincial Engineering Research Centre for Medical Plant Cultivation and Breeding, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Key Lab of Crop Genetic and Germplasm Enhancement, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Longxi County Agricultural Technology Extension Center, Dingxi, Gansu, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Hexi University, Zhangye, China
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- College of Agronomy, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Good Agricultural Production for Traditional Chinese Medicines, Gansu Provincial Engineering Research Centre for Medical Plant Cultivation and Breeding, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Key Lab of Crop Genetic and Germplasm Enhancement, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Good Agricultural Production for Traditional Chinese Medicines, Gansu Provincial Engineering Research Centre for Medical Plant Cultivation and Breeding, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Key Lab of Crop Genetic and Germplasm Enhancement, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Dryland Agriculture Institute of Plant Protection, Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Good Agricultural Production for Traditional Chinese Medicines, Gansu Provincial Engineering Research Centre for Medical Plant Cultivation and Breeding, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Key Lab of Crop Genetic and Germplasm Enhancement, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Good Agricultural Production for Traditional Chinese Medicines, Gansu Provincial Engineering Research Centre for Medical Plant Cultivation and Breeding, Gansu Provincial Key Lab of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Key Lab of Crop Genetic and Germplasm Enhancement, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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Gong W, Oubounyt M, Baumbach J, Dresselhaus T. Heat-stress-induced ROS in maize silks cause late pollen tube growth arrest and sterility. iScience 2024; 27:110081. [PMID: 38979009 PMCID: PMC11228802 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110081] [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: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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The reproductive phase of plants is highly sensitive to ambient temperature stresses. To investigate sensitivity of female reproductive organs in grass crops during the pollination phase, we exposed the elongated stigma (silk) of maize to ambient environment at the silking stage. Moderate heat stress causes cell death of silk hair cells but did not affect early pollen tube growth inside the silk. Late pollen tube growth arrest was observed, leading to sterility. Heat stress causes elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in silks, whose levels can be reduced by scavengers partly restoring pollen tube growth and fertility. A number of biological processes including hydrogen peroxide catabolic processes and bHLH transcription factor genes are downregulated by heat stress, while some NAC transcription factor genes are strongly upregulated. In conclusion, this study now provides a basis to select genes for engineering heat-stress-tolerant grass crops during the pollination phase.
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- Wen Gong
- Cell Biology and Plant Biochemistry, University of Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, University of Hamburg, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, University of Hamburg, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
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- Cell Biology and Plant Biochemistry, University of Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg, Germany
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Raturi V, Zinta G. HSFA1 heat shock factors integrate warm temperature and heat signals in plants. TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024:S1360-1385(24)00178-X. [PMID: 39013704 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2024.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Warm temperatures and heat stress trigger distinct plant responses. Recently, Li et al. and Tan et al. identified HSFA1 heat shock transcription factors (HSFs) as central gatekeepers of high-temperature signaling, integrating warm temperature and heat shock responses (HSRs) in arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana). HSFA1d stabilizes phytochrome-interacting factor 4 (PIF4) and activates HSFA2, establishing a crosstalk between thermomorphogenesis and thermotolerance.
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- Vidhi Raturi
- Integrative Plant AdaptOmics Lab (iPAL), Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur (CSIR-IHBT), HP, 176061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Integrative Plant AdaptOmics Lab (iPAL), Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur (CSIR-IHBT), HP, 176061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Singh S, Praveen A, Dudha N, Bhadrecha P. Integrating physiological and multi-omics methods to elucidate heat stress tolerance for sustainable rice production. PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 30:1185-1208. [PMID: 39100874 PMCID: PMC11291831 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-024-01480-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Heat stress presents unique challenges compared to other environmental stressors, as predicting crop responses and understanding the mechanisms for heat tolerance are complex tasks. The escalating impact of devastating climate changes heightens the frequency and intensity of heat stresses, posing a noteworthy threat to global agricultural productivity, especially in rice-dependent regions of the developing world. Humidity has been demonstrated to negatively affect rice yields worldwide. Plants have evolved intricate biochemical adaptations, involving intricate interactions among genes, proteins, and metabolites, to counter diverse external signals and ensure their survival. Modern-omics technologies, encompassing transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics, have revolutionized our comprehension of the intricate biochemical and cellular shifts that occur in stressed agricultural plants. Integrating these multi-omics approaches offers a comprehensive view of cellular responses to heat stress and other challenges, surpassing the insights gained from multi-omics analyses. This integration becomes vital in developing heat-tolerant crop varieties, which is crucial in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. To expedite the development of heat-resistant rice varieties, aiming at sustainability in terms of food production and food security globally, this review consolidates the latest peer-reviewed research highlighting the application of multi-omics strategies.
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- Shilpy Singh
- Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, School of Sciences, Noida International University, Gautam Budh Nagar, U.P. 203201 India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067 India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, School of Sciences, Noida International University, Gautam Budh Nagar, U.P. 203201 India
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- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab India
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Liu D, Cui W, Bo C, Wang R, Zhu Y, Duan Y, Wang D, Xue J, Xue T. PtWRKY2, a WRKY transcription factor from Pinellia ternata confers heat tolerance in Arabidopsis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13807. [PMID: 38877055 PMCID: PMC11178784 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64560-0] [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: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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High temperatures are a major stress factor that limit the growth of Pinellia ternata. WRKY proteins widely distribute in plants with the important roles in plant growth and stress responses. However, WRKY genes have not been identified in P. ternata thus far. In this study, five PtWRKYs with four functional subgroups were identified in P. ternata. One group III WRKY transcription factor, PtWRKY2, was strongly induced by high temperatures, whereas the other four PtWRKYs were suppressed. Analysis of transcription factor characteristics revealed that PtWRKY2 localized to the nucleus and specifically bound to W-box elements without transcriptional activation activity. Overexpression of PtWRKY2 increased the heat tolerance of Arabidopsis, as shown by the higher percentage of seed germination and survival rate, and the longer root length of transgenic lines under high temperatures compared to the wild-type. Moreover, PtWRKY2 overexpression significantly decreased reactive oxygen species accumulation by increasing the catalase, superoxide dismutase, and peroxidase activities. Furthermore, the selected heat shock-associated genes, including five transcription factors (HSFA1A, HSFA7A, bZIP28, DREB2A, and DREB2B), two heat shock proteins (HSP70 and HSP17.4), and three antioxidant enzymes (POD34, CAT1, and SOD1), were all upregulated in transgenic Arabidopsis. The study identifies that PtWRKY2 functions as a key transcriptional regulator in the heat tolerance of P. ternata, which might provide new insights into the genetic improvement of P. ternata.
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- Dan Liu
- College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Featured Resource Plants, Huaibei, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, China
- Huaibei Key Laboratory of Efficient Cultivation and Utilization of Resource Plants, Huaibei, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Featured Resource Plants, Huaibei, China
- Huaibei Key Laboratory of Efficient Cultivation and Utilization of Resource Plants, Huaibei, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, China
- Huaibei Key Laboratory of Efficient Cultivation and Utilization of Resource Plants, Huaibei, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Featured Resource Plants, Huaibei, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Featured Resource Plants, Huaibei, China
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- College of Agriculture and Engineering, Heze University, Heze, 274015, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, China.
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Featured Resource Plants, Huaibei, China.
- Huaibei Key Laboratory of Efficient Cultivation and Utilization of Resource Plants, Huaibei, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, China.
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Featured Resource Plants, Huaibei, China.
- Huaibei Key Laboratory of Efficient Cultivation and Utilization of Resource Plants, Huaibei, China.
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Chai G, Liu H, Zhang Y, Wang C, Xu H, He G, Meng J, Tang X, Wang D, Zhou G. Integration of C3H15-mediated transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation confers plant thermotolerance in Arabidopsis. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2024. [PMID: 38865085 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.16877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Heat stress is an environmental factor that significantly threatens crop production worldwide. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanisms governing plant responses to heat stress are not fully understood. Plant zinc finger CCCH proteins have roles in stress responses as well as growth and development through protein-RNA, protein-DNA, and protein-protein interactions. Here, we reveal an integrated multi-level regulation of plant thermotolerance that is mediated by the CCCH protein C3H15 in Arabidopsis. Heat stress rapidly suppressed C3H15 transcription, which attenuated C3H15-inhibited expression of its target gene HEAT SHOCK TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR A2 (HSFA2), a central regulator of heat stress response (HSR), thereby activating HEAT SHOCK COGNATE 70 (HSC70.3) expression. The RING-type E3 ligase MED25-BINDING RING-H2 PROTEIN 2 (MBR2) was identified as an interacting partner of C3H15. The mbr2 mutant was susceptible to heat stress compared to wild-type plants, whereas plants overexpressing MBR2 showed increased heat tolerance. MBR2-dependent ubiquitination mediated the degradation of phosphorylated C3H15 protein in the cytoplasm, which was enhanced by heat stress. Consistently, heat sensitivities of C3H15 overexpression lines increased in MBR2 loss-of-function and decreased in MBR2 overexpression backgrounds. Heat stress-induced accumulation of HSC70.3 promoted MBR2-mediated degradation of C3H15 protein, implying that an auto-regulatory loop involving C3H15, HSFA2, and HSC70.3 regulates HSR. Heat stress also led to the accumulation of C3H15 in stress granules (SGs), a kind of cytoplasmic RNA granule. This study advances our understanding of the mechanisms plants use to respond to heat stress, which will facilitate technologies to improve thermotolerance in crops.
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- Guohua Chai
- College of Resources and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China
- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Academy of Dongying Efficient Agricultural Technology and Industry on Saline and Alkaline Land in Collaboration with Qingdao Agricultural University, Dongying, 257000, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education & Sichuan Zoige Alpine Wetland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Academy of Dongying Efficient Agricultural Technology and Industry on Saline and Alkaline Land in Collaboration with Qingdao Agricultural University, Dongying, 257000, China
- College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Academy of Dongying Efficient Agricultural Technology and Industry on Saline and Alkaline Land in Collaboration with Qingdao Agricultural University, Dongying, 257000, China
- College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Academy of Dongying Efficient Agricultural Technology and Industry on Saline and Alkaline Land in Collaboration with Qingdao Agricultural University, Dongying, 257000, China
- College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Academy of Dongying Efficient Agricultural Technology and Industry on Saline and Alkaline Land in Collaboration with Qingdao Agricultural University, Dongying, 257000, China
- College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Academy of Dongying Efficient Agricultural Technology and Industry on Saline and Alkaline Land in Collaboration with Qingdao Agricultural University, Dongying, 257000, China
- College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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Su R, Luo J, Wang Y, Xiao Y, Liu X, Deng H, Lu X, Chen Q, Chen G, Tang W, Zhang G. GDSL Lipase Gene HTA1 Negatively Regulates Heat Tolerance in Rice Seedlings by Regulating Reactive Oxygen Species Accumulation. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:592. [PMID: 38790697 PMCID: PMC11117967 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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High temperature is a significant environmental stress that limits plant growth and agricultural productivity. GDSL lipase is a hydrolytic enzyme with a conserved GDSL sequence at the N-terminus, which has various biological functions, such as participating in plant growth, development, lipid metabolism, and stress resistance. However, little is known about the function of the GDSL lipase gene in the heat tolerance of rice. Here, we characterized a lipase family protein coding gene HTA1, which was significantly induced by high temperature in rice. Rice seedlings in which the mutant hta1 was knocked out showed enhanced heat tolerance, whereas the overexpressing HTA1 showed more sensitivity to heat stress. Under heat stress, hta1 could reduce plant membrane damage and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and elevate the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Moreover, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) analysis showed that mutant hta1 significantly activated gene expression in antioxidant enzymes, heat response, and defense. In conclusion, our results suggest that HTA1 negatively regulates heat stress tolerance by modulating the ROS accumulation and the expression of heat-responsive and defense-related genes in rice seedlings. This research will provide a valuable resource for utilizing HTA1 to improve crop heat tolerance.
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- Rui Su
- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
- Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410000, China
- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Changsha 410000, China
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- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410000, China; (R.S.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.X.); (X.L.); (H.D.); (X.L.); (Q.C.); (G.C.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rice and Rapeseed Breeding for Disease Resistance, Changsha 410000, China
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Guo Z, Zuo Y, Wang S, Zhang X, Wang Z, Liu Y, Shen Y. Early signaling enhance heat tolerance in Arabidopsis through modulating jasmonic acid synthesis mediated by HSFA2. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131256. [PMID: 38556243 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Given the detrimental impact of global warming on crop production, it is particularly important to understand how plants respond and adapt to higher temperatures. Using the non-invasive micro-test technique and laser confocal microscopy, we found that the cascade process of early signals (K+, H2O2, H+, and Ca2+) ultimately resulted in an increase in the cytoplasmic Ca2+ concentration when Arabidopsis was exposed to heat stress. Quantitative real-time PCR demonstrated that heat stress significantly up-regulated the expression of CAM1, CAM3 and HSFA2; however, after CAM1 and CAM3 mutation, the upregulation of HSFA2 was reduced. In addition, heat stress affected the expression of LOX3 and OPR3, which was not observed when HSFA2 was mutated. Luciferase reporter gene expression assay and electrophoretic mobility shift assay showed that HSFA2 regulated the expression of both genes. Determination of jasmonic acid (JA) content showed that JA synthesis was promoted by heat stress, but was damaged when HSFA2 and OPR3 were mutated. Finally, physiological experiments showed that JA reduced the relative electrical conductivity of leaves, enhanced chlorophyll content and relative water content, and improved the survival rate of Arabidopsis under heat stress. Together, our results reveal a new pathway for Arabidopsis to sense and transmit heat signals; HSFA2 is involved in the JA synthesis, which can act as a defensive compound improving Arabidopsis heat tolerance.
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- Zhujuan Guo
- National Engineering Research Center of Tree breeding and Ecological restoration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, No. 35, Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Tree breeding and Ecological restoration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, No. 35, Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Tree breeding and Ecological restoration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, No. 35, Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong 030619, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Tree breeding and Ecological restoration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, No. 35, Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Tree breeding and Ecological restoration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, No. 35, Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Tree breeding and Ecological restoration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, No. 35, Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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Huang F, Lei Y, Duan J, Kang Y, Luo Y, Ding D, Chen Y, Li S. Investigation of heat stress responses and adaptation mechanisms by integrative metabolome and transcriptome analysis in tea plants (Camellia sinensis). Sci Rep 2024; 14:10023. [PMID: 38693343 PMCID: PMC11063163 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60411-0] [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: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Extreme high temperature has deleterious impact on the yield and quality of tea production, which has aroused the attention of growers and breeders. However, the mechanisms by which tea plant varieties respond to extreme environmental heat is not clear. In this study, we analyzed physiological indices, metabolites and transcriptome differences in three different heat-tolerant tea plant F1 hybrid progenies. Results showed that the antioxidant enzyme activity, proline, and malondialdehyde were significantly decreased in heat-sensitive 'FWS' variety, and the accumulation of reactive oxygen molecules such as H2O2 and O2- was remarkably increased during heat stress. Metabolomic analysis was used to investigate the metabolite accumulation pattern of different varieties in response to heat stress. The result showed that a total of 810 metabolites were identified and more than 300 metabolites were differentially accumulated. Transcriptional profiling of three tea varieties found that such genes encoding proteins with chaperon domains were preferentially expressed in heat-tolerant varieties under heat stress, including universal stress protein (USP32, USP-like), chaperonin-like protein 2 (CLP2), small heat shock protein (HSP18.1), and late embryogenesis abundant protein (LEA5). Combining metabolomic with transcriptomic analyses discovered that the flavonoids biosynthesis pathway was affected by heat stress and most flavonols were up-regulated in heat-tolerant varieties, which owe to the preferential expression of key FLS genes controlling flavonol biosynthesis. Take together, molecular chaperons, or chaperon-like proteins, flavonols accumulation collaboratively contributed to the heat stress adaptation in tea plant. The present study elucidated the differences in metabolite accumulation and gene expression patterns among three different heat-tolerant tea varieties under extreme ambient high temperatures, which helps to reveal the regulatory mechanisms of tea plant adaptation to heat stress, and provides a reference for the breeding of heat-tolerant tea plant varieties.
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- Feiyi Huang
- Tea Research Institute in Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Small and Medium Leaf Tea Plant Germplasm Resource Nursery (Changsha)/National Centre for Tea Improvement, Hunan Branch, Changsha, 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute in Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Small and Medium Leaf Tea Plant Germplasm Resource Nursery (Changsha)/National Centre for Tea Improvement, Hunan Branch, Changsha, 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute in Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Small and Medium Leaf Tea Plant Germplasm Resource Nursery (Changsha)/National Centre for Tea Improvement, Hunan Branch, Changsha, 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute in Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Small and Medium Leaf Tea Plant Germplasm Resource Nursery (Changsha)/National Centre for Tea Improvement, Hunan Branch, Changsha, 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute in Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Small and Medium Leaf Tea Plant Germplasm Resource Nursery (Changsha)/National Centre for Tea Improvement, Hunan Branch, Changsha, 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute in Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Small and Medium Leaf Tea Plant Germplasm Resource Nursery (Changsha)/National Centre for Tea Improvement, Hunan Branch, Changsha, 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute in Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Small and Medium Leaf Tea Plant Germplasm Resource Nursery (Changsha)/National Centre for Tea Improvement, Hunan Branch, Changsha, 410125, China
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- Tea Research Institute in Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Small and Medium Leaf Tea Plant Germplasm Resource Nursery (Changsha)/National Centre for Tea Improvement, Hunan Branch, Changsha, 410125, China.
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Ruan M, Zhao H, Wen Y, Chen H, He F, Hou X, Song X, Jiang H, Ruan YL, Wu L. The complex transcriptional regulation of heat stress response in maize. STRESS BIOLOGY 2024; 4:24. [PMID: 38668992 PMCID: PMC11052759 DOI: 10.1007/s44154-024-00165-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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As one of the most important food and feed crops worldwide, maize suffers much more tremendous damages under heat stress compared to other plants, which seriously inhibits plant growth and reduces productivity. To mitigate the heat-induced damages and adapt to high temperature environment, plants have evolved a series of molecular mechanisms to sense, respond and adapt high temperatures and heat stress. In this review, we summarized recent advances in molecular regulations underlying high temperature sensing, heat stress response and memory in maize, especially focusing on several important pathways and signals in high temperature sensing, and the complex transcriptional regulation of ZmHSFs (Heat Shock Factors) in heat stress response. In addition, we highlighted interactions between ZmHSFs and several epigenetic regulation factors in coordinately regulating heat stress response and memory. Finally, we laid out strategies to systematically elucidate the regulatory network of maize heat stress response, and discussed approaches for breeding future heat-tolerance maize.
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- Mingxiu Ruan
- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas and College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
- School of Agronomy, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China.
- Division of Plant Sciences, Research School of Biology, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia.
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- The National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Resistance Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China.
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Bai Y, Dong Y, Zheng L, Zeng H, Wei Y, Shi H. Cassava phosphatase PP2C1 modulates thermotolerance via fine-tuning dephosphorylation of antioxidant enzymes. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 194:2724-2738. [PMID: 38198213 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiae009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Global warming is an adverse environmental factor that threatens crop yields and food security. 2C-type protein phosphatases (PP2Cs), as core protein phosphatase components, play important roles in plant hormone signaling to cope with various environmental stresses. However, the function and underlying mechanism of PP2Cs in the heat stress response remain elusive in tropical crops. Here, we report that MePP2C1 negatively regulated thermotolerance in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), accompanied by the modulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and the underlying antioxidant enzyme activities of catalase (CAT) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX). Further investigation found that MePP2C1 directly interacted with and dephosphorylated MeCAT1 and MeAPX2 at serine (S) 112 and S160 residues, respectively. Moreover, in vitro and in vivo assays showed that protein phosphorylation of MeCAT1S112 and MeAPX2S160 was essential for their enzyme activities, and MePP2C1 negatively regulated thermotolerance and redox homeostasis by dephosphorylating MeCAT1S112 and MeAPX2S160. Taken together, this study illustrates the direct relationship between MePP2C1-mediated protein dephosphorylation of MeCAT1 and MeAPX2 and ROS accumulation in thermotolerance to provide insights for adapting to global warming via fine-tuning thermotolerance of the tropical crop cassava.
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- Yujing Bai
- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Salt Tolerant Crops of Hainan Province, School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan Province 572025, China
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Gautam H, Khan S, Nidhi, Sofo A, Khan NA. Appraisal of the Role of Gaseous Signaling Molecules in Thermo-Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:791. [PMID: 38592775 PMCID: PMC10975175 DOI: 10.3390/plants13060791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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A significant threat to the ongoing rise in temperature caused by global warming. Plants have many stress-resistance mechanisms, which is responsible for maintaining plant homeostasis. Abiotic stresses largely increase gaseous molecules' synthesis in plants. The study of gaseous signaling molecules has gained attention in recent years. The role of gaseous molecules, such as nitric oxide (NO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4), and ethylene, in plants under temperature high-temperature stress are discussed in the current review. Recent studies revealed the critical function that gaseous molecules play in controlling plant growth and development and their ability to respond to various abiotic stresses. Here, we provide a thorough overview of current advancements that prevent heat stress-related plant damage via gaseous molecules. We also explored and discussed the interaction of gaseous molecules. In addition, we provided an overview of the role played by gaseous molecules in high-temperature stress responses, along with a discussion of the knowledge gaps and how this may affect the development of high-temperature-resistant plant species.
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- Harsha Gautam
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of European and Mediterranean Cultures: Architecture, Environment, Cultural Heritage (DiCEM), University of Basilicata, 75100 Matera, Italy
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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Sun T, Wang W, Hu X, Meng L, Xiang L, Wang Y, Wang C, Luo H, Ziyomo C, Chan Z. HSFA3 functions as a positive regulator of HSFA2a to enhance thermotolerance in perennial ryegrass. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 208:108512. [PMID: 38493664 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108512] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a widely used cool season turfgrass with outstanding turf quality and grazing tolerance. High temperature is the key factor restricting the distribution of perennial ryegrass in temperate and sub-tropic regions. In this study, we found that one HEAT SHCOK TRANSCRIPTION FACOTR (HSF) class A gene from perennial ryegrass, LpHSFA3, was highly induced by heat stress. LpHSFA3 is localized in nucleus and functions as a transcription factor. Ectopic overexpression of LpHSFA3 in Arabidopsis improved thermotolerance and rescued heat sensitive deficiency of athsfa3 mutant. Overexpression of LpHSFA3 in perennial ryegrass enhanced heat tolerance and increased survival rate in summer season as evidenced by decreased EL and MDA, increased number of green leaves and total chlorophyll content. LpHSFA3 binds to the HSE region in LpHSFA2a promoter to constitutively activate the expression of LpHSFA2a and downstream heat stress responsive genes. Ectopic overexpression of LpHSFA2a consequently rescued thermal sensitivity of athsfa3 mutant and enhanced thermotolerance of athsfa2 mutant. Perennial ryegrass protoplasts with overexpression of LpHSFA3 and LpHSFA2a exhibited induction of similar subsets of heat responsive genes. These results indicated that transcription factor LpHSFA3 functions as positive regulator of LpHSFA2a to improve thermotolerance of perennial ryegrass, providing further evidence to understand the regulatory networks of plant heat stress response.
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- Tianxiao Sun
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China; Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- Biosciences for Africa (B4A), International Livestock Research Institute, Box 30709, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China; Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Wu Z, Li T, Ding L, Wang C, Teng R, Xu S, Cao X, Teng N. Lily LlHSFC2 coordinates with HSFAs to balance heat stress response and improve thermotolerance. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2024; 241:2124-2142. [PMID: 38185817 DOI: 10.1111/nph.19507] [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: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Heat stress transcription factors (HSFs) are core regulators of plant heat stress response. Much research has focused on class A and B HSFs, leaving those of class C relatively understudied. Here, we reported a lily (Lilium longiflorum) heat-inducible HSFC2 homology involved in thermotolerance. LlHSFC2 was located in the nucleus and cytoplasm and exhibited a repression ability by binding heat stress element. Overexpression of LlHSFC2 in Arabidopsis, tobacco (Nicotiana benthamiana), and lily, all increased the thermotolerance. Conversely, silencing of LlHSFC2 in lily reduced its thermotolerance. LlHSFC2 could interact with itself, or interact with LlHSFA1, LlHSFA2, LlHSFA3A, and LlHSFA3B of lily, AtHSFA1e and AtHSFA2 of Arabidopsis, and NbHSFA2 of tobacco. LlHSFC2 interacted with HSFAs to accelerate their transactivation ability and act as a transcriptional coactivator. Notably, compared with the separate LlHSFA3A overexpression, co-overexpression of LlHSFC2/LlHSFA3A further enhanced thermotolerance of transgenic plants. In addition, after suffering HS, the homologous interaction of LlHSFC2 was repressed, but its heterologous interaction with the heat-inducible HSFAs was promoted, enabling it to exert its co-activation effect for thermotolerance establishment and maintenance. Taken together, we identified that LlHSFC2 plays an active role in the general balance and maintenance of heat stress response by cooperating with HSFAs, and provided an important candidate for the enhanced thermotolerance breeding of crops and horticulture plants.
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- Ze Wu
- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
- Baguazhou Science and Technology Innovation Center of Modern Horticulture Industry, Nanjing, 210043, China
- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
- Baguazhou Science and Technology Innovation Center of Modern Horticulture Industry, Nanjing, 210043, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
- Baguazhou Science and Technology Innovation Center of Modern Horticulture Industry, Nanjing, 210043, China
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- Key Laboratory of East China Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Leisure Agriculture, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
- Baguazhou Science and Technology Innovation Center of Modern Horticulture Industry, Nanjing, 210043, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
- Baguazhou Science and Technology Innovation Center of Modern Horticulture Industry, Nanjing, 210043, China
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- College of Architecture, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
- Baguazhou Science and Technology Innovation Center of Modern Horticulture Industry, Nanjing, 210043, China
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Wu Z, Li T, Zhang Y, Zhang D, Teng N. HD-Zip I protein LlHOX6 antagonizes homeobox protein LlHB16 to attenuate basal thermotolerance in lily. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 194:1870-1888. [PMID: 37930281 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiad582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-Zip) I transcription factors are crucial for plant responses to drought, salt, and cold stresses. However, how they are associated with thermotolerance remains mostly unknown. We previously demonstrated that lily (Lilium longiflorum) LlHB16 (HOMEOBOX PROTEIN 16) promotes thermotolerance, whereas the roles of other HD-Zip I members are still unclear. Here, we conducted a transcriptomic analysis and identified a heat-responsive HD-Zip I gene, LlHOX6 (HOMEOBOX 6). We showed that LlHOX6 represses the establishment of basal thermotolerance in lily. LlHOX6 expression was rapidly activated by high temperature, and its protein localized to the nucleus. Heterologous expression of LlHOX6 in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) and overexpression in lily reduced their basal thermotolerance. In contrast, silencing LlHOX6 in lily elevated basal thermotolerance. Cooverexpressing or cosilencing LlHOX6 and LlHB16 in vivo compromised their functions in modulating basal thermotolerance. LlHOX6 interacted with itself and with LlHB16, although heterologous interactions were stronger than homologous ones. Notably, LlHOX6 directly bounds DNA elements to repress the expression of the LlHB16 target genes LlHSFA2 (HEAT STRESS TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR A2) and LlMBF1c (MULTIPROTEIN BRIDGING FACTOR 1C). Moreover, LlHB16 activated itself to form a positive feedback loop, while LlHOX6 repressed LlHB16 expression. The LlHOX6-LlHB16 heterooligomers exhibited stronger DNA binding to compete for LlHB16 homooligomers, thus weakening the transactivation ability of LlHB16 for LlHSFA2 and LlMBF1c and reducing its autoactivation. Altogether, our findings demonstrate that LlHOX6 interacts with LlHB16 to limit its transactivation, thereby impairing heat stress responses in lily.
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- Ze Wu
- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Lily Department in Jiangsu Graduate Workstation of Nanjing Agricultural University and Nanjing Oriole Island Modern Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210043, China
- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Lily Department in Jiangsu Graduate Workstation of Nanjing Agricultural University and Nanjing Oriole Island Modern Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210043, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Lily Department in Jiangsu Graduate Workstation of Nanjing Agricultural University and Nanjing Oriole Island Modern Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210043, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Lily Department in Jiangsu Graduate Workstation of Nanjing Agricultural University and Nanjing Oriole Island Modern Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210043, China
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- Key Laboratory of Landscaping, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Biology of Ornamental Plants in East China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Lily Department in Jiangsu Graduate Workstation of Nanjing Agricultural University and Nanjing Oriole Island Modern Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210043, China
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Peng J, Liu S, Wu J, Liu T, Liu B, Xiong Y, Zhao J, You M, Lei X, Ma X. Genome-Wide Analysis of the Oat ( Avena sativa) HSP90 Gene Family Reveals Its Identification, Evolution, and Response to Abiotic Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2305. [PMID: 38396983 PMCID: PMC10889330 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042305] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Oats (Avena sativa) are an important cereal crop and cool-season forage worldwide. Heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) is a protein ubiquitously expressed in response to heat stress in almost all plants. To date, the HSP90 gene family has not been comprehensively reported in oats. Herein, we have identified twenty HSP90 genes in oats and elucidated their evolutionary pathways and responses to five abiotic stresses. The gene structure and motif analyses demonstrated consistency across the phylogenetic tree branches, and the groups exhibited relative structural conservation. Additionally, we identified ten pairs of segmentally duplicated genes in oats. Interspecies synteny analysis and orthologous gene identification indicated that oats share a significant number of orthologous genes with their ancestral species; this implies that the expansion of the oat HSP90 gene family may have occurred through oat polyploidization and large fragment duplication. The analysis of cis-acting elements revealed their influential role in the expression pattern of HSP90 genes under abiotic stresses. Analysis of oat gene expression under high-temperature, salt, cadmium (Cd), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and abscisic acid (ABA) stresses demonstrated that most AsHSP90 genes were significantly up-regulated by heat stress, particularly AsHSP90-7, AsHSP90-8, and AsHSP90-9. This study offers new insights into the amplification and evolutionary processes of the AsHSP90 protein, as well as its potential role in response to abiotic stresses. Furthermore, it lays the groundwork for understanding oat adaptation to abiotic stress, contributing to research and applications in plant breeding.
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- Jinghan Peng
- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Sichuan Academy of Grassland Science, Chengdu 610097, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Sichuan Academy of Grassland Science, Chengdu 610097, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Sichuan Academy of Grassland Science, Chengdu 610097, China
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- Sichuan Academy of Grassland Science, Chengdu 610097, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Fodor J, Nagy JK, Király L, Mészáros K, Bányai J, Cséplő MK, Schwarczinger I, Künstler A. Heat Treatments at Varying Ambient Temperatures and Durations Differentially Affect Plant Defense to Blumeria hordei in a Resistant and a Susceptible Hordeum vulgare Line. PHYTOPATHOLOGY 2024; 114:418-426. [PMID: 37665321 DOI: 10.1094/phyto-06-23-0191-r] [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: 09/05/2023]
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Our previous research showed that a powdery mildew resistant barley line (MvHV07-17) maintains its resistance to Blumeria hordei (Bh) even if plants are exposed to a long-term high temperature of 35°C for 120 h before Bh inoculation, whereas such high temperature pretreatment further increases susceptibility to infection in the susceptible barley line MvHV118-17. In the present study, we extended this approach using short-term high-temperature water treatment (49°C for 30 s) to determine how it affects powdery mildew resistance in these barley lines. We found that this short-term heat shock (HS) impaired plant defense responses, as reflected by development of Bh colonies and visible necrotic spots on leaves of MvHV07-17, which does not develop visible symptoms upon Bh inoculation under optimal growth conditions. In contrast, both HS and long-term heat stress enhanced susceptibility to Bh in MvHV118-17 plants. These results were supported by the measurement of Bh biomass using a qPCR method. Furthermore, microscopic examinations showed that HS elevated the rate of successful Bh penetration events and the spread of cell death in the surrounding mesophyll area and allowed for colony formation and sporulation in resistant barley, whereas early and effective plant defense responses, such as papilla formation and single-cell epidermal hypersensitive response, were significantly reduced. Furthermore, we found that the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in both resistant and susceptible barley was correlated with susceptibility induced by HS and long-term heat-stress. This study may contribute to a better understanding of plant defense responses to Bh in barley exposed to heat. [Formula: see text] Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license.
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- József Fodor
- Department of Plant Pathophysiology, Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, H-1022, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Pathophysiology, Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, H-1022, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Pathophysiology, Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, H-1022, Budapest, Hungary
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- Cereal Breeding Department, Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, H-2462, Martonvásár, Hungary
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- Cereal Breeding Department, Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, H-2462, Martonvásár, Hungary
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- Cereal Breeding Department, Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, H-2462, Martonvásár, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Pathophysiology, Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, H-1022, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Pathophysiology, Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, H-1022, Budapest, Hungary
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Graci S, Barone A. Tomato plant response to heat stress: a focus on candidate genes for yield-related traits. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 14:1245661. [PMID: 38259925 PMCID: PMC10800405 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1245661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Climate change and global warming represent the main threats for many agricultural crops. Tomato is one of the most extensively grown and consumed horticultural products and can survive in a wide range of climatic conditions. However, high temperatures negatively affect both vegetative growth and reproductive processes, resulting in losses of yield and fruit quality traits. Researchers have employed different parameters to evaluate the heat stress tolerance, including evaluation of leaf- (stomatal conductance, net photosynthetic rate, Fv/Fm), flower- (inflorescence number, flower number, stigma exertion), pollen-related traits (pollen germination and viability, pollen tube growth) and fruit yield per plant. Moreover, several authors have gone even further, trying to understand the plants molecular response mechanisms to this stress. The present review focused on the tomato molecular response to heat stress during the reproductive stage, since the increase of temperatures above the optimum usually occurs late in the growing tomato season. Reproductive-related traits directly affects the final yield and are regulated by several genes such as transcriptional factors, heat shock proteins, genes related to flower, flowering, pollen and fruit set, and epigenetic mechanisms involving DNA methylation, histone modification, chromatin remodelling and non-coding RNAs. We provided a detailed list of these genes and their function under high temperature conditions in defining the final yield with the aim to summarize the recent findings and pose the attention on candidate genes that could prompt on the selection and constitution of new thermotolerant tomato plant genotypes able to face this abiotic challenge.
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Naples, Italy
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Yu S, Wang Y, Li T, Shi H, Kong D, Pang J, Wang Z, Meng H, Gao Y, Wang X, Hong Y, Zhu JK, Zhan X, Wang Z. Chromosome-scale assembly and gene editing of Solanum americanum genome reveals the basis for thermotolerance and fruit anthocyanin composition. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2024; 137:15. [PMID: 38184817 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-023-04523-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Solanum americanum serves as a promising source of resistance genes against potato late blight and is considered as a leafy vegetable for complementary food and nutrition. The limited availability of high-quality genome assemblies and gene annotations has hindered the exploration and exploitation of stress-resistance genes in S. americanum. Here, we present a chromosome-level genome assembly of a thermotolerant S. americanum ecotype and identify a crucial heat-inducible transcription factor gene, SaHSF17, essential for heat tolerance. The CRISPR/Cas9 system-mediated knockout of SaHSF17 results in remarkably reduced thermotolerance in S. americanum, exhibiting a significant suppression of multiple HSP gene expressions under heat treatment. Furthermore, our transcriptome analysis and anthocyanin component investigation of fruits indicated that delphinidins are the major anthocyanins accumulated in the mature dark-purple fruits. The accumulation of delphinidins and other pigment components during fruit ripening in S. americanum coincides with the transcriptional regulation of key genes, particularly the F3'5'H and F3'H genes, in the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway. By integrating existing knowledge, the development of this high-quality reference genome for S. americanum will facilitate the identification and utilization of novel abiotic and biotic stress-resistance genes for improvement of Solanaceae and other crops.
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- Shuojun Yu
- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- Department of Economic Plants and Biotechnology, and Yunnan Key Laboratory for Wild Plant Resources, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 132 Lanhei Road, Kunming, 650201, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Shanghai Center for Plant Stress Biology and Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Shanghai Center for Plant Stress Biology and Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- Institute of Advanced Biotechnology and School of Life Sciences, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Advanced Biotechnology and School of Life Sciences, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production and College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China.
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Liang Y, Xie W, Yang C, Yu B, Qin Q, Wang Y, Gan Y, Liu R, Qiu Z, Cao B, Yan S. A quick and effective method for thermostability differentiation in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2024; 176:e14215. [PMID: 38366670 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.14215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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High temperature affects the growth and production of cucumber. Selecting thermotolerant cucumber cultivars is conducive to coping with high temperatures and improving production. Thus, a quick and effective method for screening thermotolerant cucumber cultivars is needed. In this study, four cucumber cultivars were used to identify heat resistance indexes. The morphological, physiological and biochemical indexes were measured. When exposed to high temperatures, thermotolerant cucumber had a more stable photosystem, membrane, and oxidation-reduction systems. The impact of high temperatures on plants is multifaceted, and the accurate discrimination of heat resistance cannot be achieved solely based on a single or multiple indicators. Therefore, principal component analysis (PCA) was employed to comprehensively evaluate the heat resistance of cucumber plants. The results showed that the heat resistance obtained by PCA was significantly correlated with the heat injury index. In addition, the stepwise regression equation identified two heat-related indices, hydrogen peroxide content (H2 O2 ) and photosynthetic operating efficiency (Fq'/Fm'), and they can quickly distinguish the heat resistance of the other 8 cucumber cultivars. These results will help to accelerate the selection of thermotolerant resources and assist in cucumber breeding.
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- Yonggui Liang
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- China Electronic Product Reliability and Environmental Testing Research Institute (CEPREI), China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- HenryFok School of Biology and Agriculture, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Vegetable Engineering and Technology Research Center, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Li B, Jiang S, Gao L, Wang W, Luo H, Dong Y, Gao Z, Zheng S, Liu X, Tang W. Heat Shock Factor A1s are required for phytochrome-interacting factor 4-mediated thermomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 66:20-35. [PMID: 37905451 DOI: 10.1111/jipb.13579] [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: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Thermomorphogenesis and the heat shock (HS) response are distinct thermal responses in plants that are regulated by PHYTOCHROME-INTERACTING FACTOR 4 (PIF4) and HEAT SHOCK FACTOR A1s (HSFA1s), respectively. Little is known about whether these responses are interconnected and whether they are activated by similar mechanisms. An analysis of transcriptome dynamics in response to warm temperature (28°C) treatment revealed that 30 min of exposure activated the expression of a subset of HSFA1 target genes in Arabidopsis thaliana. Meanwhile, a loss-of-function HSFA1 quadruple mutant (hsfa1-cq) was insensitive to warm temperature-induced hypocotyl growth. In hsfa1-cq plants grown at 28°C, the protein and transcript levels of PIF4 were greatly reduced, and the circadian rhythm of many thermomorphogenesis-related genes (including PIF4) was disturbed. Additionally, the nuclear localization of HSFA1s and the binding of HSFA1d to the PIF4 promoter increased following warm temperature exposure, whereas PIF4 overexpression in hsfa1-cq partially rescued the altered warm temperature-induced hypocotyl growth of the mutant. Taken together, these results suggest that HSFA1s are required for PIF4 accumulation at a warm temperature, and they establish a central role for HSFA1s in regulating both thermomorphogenesis and HS responses in Arabidopsis.
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- Bingjie Li
- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- School of Information Technology, Hebei University of Economics and Business, Shijiazhuang, 050061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology; Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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Arya H, Singh MB, Bhalla PL. Overexpression of GmPIF4b affects morpho-physiological traits to reduce heat-induced grain loss in soybean. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 206:108233. [PMID: 38134737 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Heat waves associated with climate change seriously threaten crop productivity. Crop seed yield depends on the success of reproduction. However, reproductive development is most vulnerable to heat stress conditions. Perception of heat and its conversion into cellular signals is a complex process. The basic helix loop helix (bHLH) transcription factor, Phytochrome Interacting Factor 4 (PIF4), plays a significant role in this process. However, studies on PIF4- mediated impacts on crop grain yield at a higher temperature are lacking. We investigated the overexpression of GmPIF4b in soybean to alleviate heat-induced damage and yield using a transgenic approach. Our results showed that under high-temperature conditions (38°C/28°C), overexpressing soybeans plants had higher chlorophyll a and b, and lower proline accumulation compared to WT. Further, overexpression of GmPIF4b improved pollen viability under heat stress and reduced heat-induced structural abnormalities in the male and female reproductive organs. Consequently, the transgenic plants produced higher pods and seeds per plant at high temperatures. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis showed that the overexpressing GmPIF4b soybeans had higher transcripts of heat shock factor, GmHSF-34, and heat-shock protein, GmHSP90A2. Collectively, our results suggest that GmPIF4b regulates multiple morpho-physiological traits for better yield under warmer climatic conditions.
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- Hina Arya
- Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Victoria, Australia
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- Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Victoria, Australia
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- Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Victoria, Australia.
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Kang X, Zhao L, Liu X. Calcium Signaling and the Response to Heat Shock in Crop Plants. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:324. [PMID: 38203495 PMCID: PMC10778685 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010324] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Climate change and the increasing frequency of high temperature (HT) events are significant threats to global crop yields. To address this, a comprehensive understanding of how plants respond to heat shock (HS) is essential. Signaling pathways involving calcium (Ca2+), a versatile second messenger in plants, encode information through temporal and spatial variations in ion concentration. Ca2+ is detected by Ca2+-sensing effectors, including channels and binding proteins, which trigger specific cellular responses. At elevated temperatures, the cytosolic concentration of Ca2+ in plant cells increases rapidly, making Ca2+ signals the earliest response to HS. In this review, we discuss the crucial role of Ca2+ signaling in raising plant thermotolerance, and we explore its multifaceted contributions to various aspects of the plant HS response (HSR).
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Ministry of Education, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, China;
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Wang M, Fan X, Ding F. Jasmonate: A Hormone of Primary Importance for Temperature Stress Response in Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:4080. [PMID: 38140409 PMCID: PMC10748343 DOI: 10.3390/plants12244080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Temperature is a critical environmental factor that plays a vital role in plant growth and development. Temperatures below or above the optimum ranges lead to cold or heat stress, respectively. Temperature stress retards plant growth and development, and it reduces crop yields. Jasmonates (JAs) are a class of oxylipin phytohormones that play various roles in growth, development, and stress response. In recent years, studies have demonstrated that cold and heat stress affect JA biosynthesis and signaling, and JA plays an important role in the response to temperature stress. Recent studies have provided a large body of information elucidating the mechanisms underlying JA-mediated temperature stress response. In the present review, we present recent advances in understanding the role of JA in the response to cold and heat stress, and how JA interacts with other phytohormones during this process.
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- Meiling Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China;
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- School of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China;
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Jha UC, Nayyar H, Roychowdhury R, Prasad PVV, Parida SK, Siddique KHM. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in plant: Master regulators for adapting to extreme temperature conditions. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 205:108164. [PMID: 38008006 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Unusual daily temperature fluctuations caused by climate change and climate variability adversely impact agricultural crop production. Since plants are immobile and constantly receive external environmental signals, such as extreme high (heat) and low (cold) temperatures, they have developed complex molecular regulatory mechanisms to cope with stressful situations to sustain their natural growth and development. Among these mechanisms, non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), particularly microRNAs (miRNAs), small-interfering RNAs (siRNAs), and long-non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), play a significant role in enhancing heat and cold stress tolerance. This review explores the pivotal findings related to miRNAs, siRNAs, and lncRNAs, elucidating how they functionally regulate plant adaptation to extreme temperatures. In addition, this review addresses the challenges associated with uncovering these non-coding RNAs and understanding their roles in orchestrating heat and cold tolerance in plants.
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- Uday Chand Jha
- Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, Kansas State University, Department of Agronomy, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA; ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208024, India.
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- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Weed Research, Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) - The Volcani Institute, Rishon Lezion 7505101, Israel
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- Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, Kansas State University, Department of Agronomy, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- National Institute of Plant Genomic Research, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6001, Australia
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Ma X, Li K, Cai J, Ow DW. Expression of maize OXS2a in Arabidopsis stunts plant growth but enhances heat tolerance. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 337:111877. [PMID: 37769875 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111877] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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As plants encounter various environmental stresses, judicial allocation of resources to stress response is crucial for plant fitness. The plant OXS2 (OXIDATIVE STRESS 2) family has been reported to play important roles in growth regulation and stress response. Here, we report that the maize OXS2 family member ZmOXS2a when expressed in Arabidopsis retards growth including delayed flowering, but improves heat tolerance. ZmOXS2a can be found in the cytoplasm, nucleus and PBs/P bodies (mRNA processing bodies), but heat treatment induces higher accumulation in the PBs. Deletion of ARR (arginine rich region) and TZF (tandem zinc finger) domains for high-affinity RNA-binding reduced PBs accumulation of ZmOXS2a; and unlike ZmOXS2a, expression of this deletion mutant gene affected neither Arabidopsis growth nor heat tolerance. This suggests that ZmOXS2a might be involved in RNA degradation, which would also account for the larger amount of down-regulated genes found in ZmOXS2a expressing lines. Furthermore, 240 of 890 down-regulated genes contain ARE (AU-rich elements) in the mRNA 3'UTR that might be potential targets of ZmOXS2a. Expression of ZmOXS2a also disturbs the response to ABA (abscisic acid) and cytokinin, as GO (gene ontology) analysis shows that 50 and 15 DEGs (differentially expressed genes) are enriched in the GO term for ABA and cytokinin responses, respectively. ZmOXS2a expression lines are more sensitive to ABA, but less sensitive to cytokinin. It is likely that ZmOXS2a promotes the degradation of the mRNA of down-regulated genes containing ARE, which consequently perturbs the hormone pathways that affect stress response-related plant growth.
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- Xiaoling Ma
- Plant Gene Engineering Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement, Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; South China National Botanical Garden, Guangzhou 510650, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Plant Gene Engineering Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement, Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; South China National Botanical Garden, Guangzhou 510650, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Plant Gene Engineering Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement, Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; South China National Botanical Garden, Guangzhou 510650, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Plant Gene Engineering Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement, Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; South China National Botanical Garden, Guangzhou 510650, China.
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Li G, Dang J, Pan J, Liu J, Peng T, Chen G, Wang R, Hu S, Li X, Hu X. Genome-Wide Analysis of the DC1 Domain Protein Gene Family in Tomatoes under Abiotic Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16994. [PMID: 38069320 PMCID: PMC10707348 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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DC1 (Divergent C1) domain proteins are a new class of proteins that have been discovered in recent years, which play an important role in plant growth, development, and stress response. In order to better study the distribution and function of DC1 domain proteins in tomatoes, a genome-wide identification was conducted. It was found that there are twenty-one DC1 domain protein genes distributed on nine chromosomes of tomatoes, named SlCHP1-21. Phylogenetic analysis shows that twenty-one SlCHP genes are divided into six subfamilies. Most of the SlCHP genes in tomatoes have no or very short introns. All SlCHP proteins, with the exception of SlCHP8 and SlCHP17, contain variable amounts of C1 domain. Analysis of the SlCHP gene promoter sequence revealed multiple cis-elements responsive to plant stress. qRT-CR analysis showed that most members of SlCHP gene expressed in the roots. The SlCHP11, 13, 16, 17, and SlCHP20 genes showed specific responses to high temperature, low temperature, salt, and drought stress. In addition, the subcellular localization and interaction proteins of SlCHP were analyzed and predicted. Together, these results provides a theoretical basis for further exploration of the function and mechanism of the SlCHP gene in tomatoes.
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- Guobin Li
- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Engineering in Northwest, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China
- Shaanxi Protected Agriculture Research Centre, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Engineering in Northwest, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China
- Shaanxi Protected Agriculture Research Centre, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Engineering in Northwest, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China
- Shaanxi Protected Agriculture Research Centre, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Engineering in Northwest, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China
- Shaanxi Protected Agriculture Research Centre, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Engineering in Northwest, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China
- Shaanxi Protected Agriculture Research Centre, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Engineering in Northwest, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China
- Shaanxi Protected Agriculture Research Centre, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (G.L.); (J.D.); (J.P.); (J.L.); (T.P.); (G.C.); (R.W.); (S.H.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Engineering in Northwest, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, China
- Shaanxi Protected Agriculture Research Centre, Yangling 712100, China
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Hasan MN, Mosharaf MP, Uddin KS, Das KR, Sultana N, Noorunnahar M, Naim D, Mollah MNH. Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of Major RNAi Genes Highlighting Their Associated Factors in Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.). BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 2023:8832406. [PMID: 38046903 PMCID: PMC10691899 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8832406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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In different regions of the world, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an important vegetable and an excellent source of protein. It lessens the malnutrition of the underprivileged in developing nations and has some positive effects on health, such as a reduction in the prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, occasionally, certain biotic and abiotic stresses caused a sharp fall in cowpea yield. Major RNA interference (RNAi) genes like Dicer-like (DCL), Argonaute (AGO), and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RDR) are essential for the synthesis of their associated factors like domain, small RNAs (sRNAs), transcription factors, micro-RNAs, and cis-acting factors that shield plants from biotic and abiotic stresses. In this study, applying BLASTP search and phylogenetic tree analysis with reference to the Arabidopsis RNAi (AtRNAi) genes, we discovered 28 VuRNAi genes, including 7 VuDCL, 14 VuAGO, and 7 VuRDR genes in cowpea. We looked at the domains, motifs, gene structures, chromosomal locations, subcellular locations, gene ontology (GO) terms, and regulatory factors (transcription factors, micro-RNAs, and cis-acting elements (CAEs)) to characterize the VuRNAi genes and proteins in cowpea in response to stresses. Predicted VuDCL1, VuDCL2(a, b), VuAGO7, VuAGO10, and VuRDR6 genes might have an impact on cowpea growth, development of the vegetative and flowering stages, and antiviral defense. The VuRNAi gene regulatory features miR395 and miR396 might contribute to grain quality improvement, immunity boosting, and pathogen infection resistance under salinity and drought conditions. Predicted CAEs from the VuRNAi genes might play a role in plant growth and development, improving grain quality and production and protecting plants from biotic and abiotic stresses. Therefore, our study provides crucial information about the functional roles of VuRNAi genes and their associated components, which would aid in the development of future cowpeas that are more resilient to biotic and abiotic stress. The manuscript is available as a preprint at this link: doi:10.1101/2023.02.15.528631v1.
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- Mohammad Nazmol Hasan
- Department of Statistics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- School of Business, Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
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- Department of Quantitative Science (Statistics), International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), Uttara, Bangladesh
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- Department of Statistics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Statistics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Statistics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
- Bioinformatics Lab, Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
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- Bioinformatics Lab, Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
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Zhu W, Xue C, Chen M, Yang Q. StHsfB5 Promotes Heat Resistance by Directly Regulating the Expression of Hsp Genes in Potato. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16528. [PMID: 38003725 PMCID: PMC10671264 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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With global warming, high temperatures have become a major environmental stress that inhibits plant growth and development. Plants evolve several mechanisms to cope with heat stress accordingly. One of the important mechanisms is the Hsf (heat shock factor)-Hsp (heat shock protein) signaling pathway. Therefore, the plant transcription factor Hsf family plays important roles in response to heat stress. All Hsfs can be divided into three classes (A, B, and C). Usually, class-A Hsfs are transcriptional activators, while class-B Hsfs are transcriptional repressors. In potato, our previous work identified 27 Hsfs in the genome and analyzed HsfA3 and HsfA4C functions that promote potato heat resistance. However, the function of HsfB is still elusive. In this study, the unique B5 member StHsfB5 in potato was obtained, and its characterizations and functions were comprehensively analyzed. A quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) assay showed that StHsfB5 was highly expressed in root, and its expression was induced by heat treatment and different kinds of phytohormones. The subcellular localization of StHsfB5 was in the nucleus, which is consistent with the characterization of transcription factors. The transgenic lines overexpressing StHsfB5 showed higher heat resistance compared with that of the control nontransgenic lines and inhibitory lines. Experiments on the interaction between protein and DNA indicated that the StHsfB5 protein can directly bind to the promoters of target genes small Hsps (sHsp17.6, sHsp21, and sHsp22.7) and Hsp80, and then induce the expressions of these target genes. All these results showed that StHsfB5 may be a coactivator that promotes potato heat resistance ability by directly inducing the expression of its target genes sHsp17.6, sHsp21, sHsp22.7, and Hsp80.
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- Wenjiao Zhu
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (C.X.); (M.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (C.X.); (M.C.)
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Zhang M, Zhang X, Wang R, Zang R, Guo L, Qi T, Tang H, Chen L, Wang H, Qiao X, Wu J, Xing C. Heat-responsive microRNAs participate in regulating the pollen fertility stability of CMS-D2 restorer line under high-temperature stress. Biol Res 2023; 56:58. [PMID: 37941013 PMCID: PMC10634144 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-023-00465-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Anther development and pollen fertility of cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) conditioned by Gossypium harknessii cytoplasm (CMS-D2) restorer lines are susceptible to continuous high-temperature (HT) stress in summer, which seriously hinders the large-scale application of "three-line" hybrids in production. Here, integrated small RNA, transcriptome, degradome, and hormone profiling was performed to explore the roles of microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating fertility stability in mature pollens of isonuclear alloplasmic near-isogenic restorer lines NH and SH under HT stress at two environments. A total of 211 known and 248 novel miRNAs were identified, of which 159 were differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs). Additionally, 45 DEMs in 39 miRNA clusters (PmCs) were also identified, and most highly expressed miRNAs were significantly induced in SH under extreme HT, especially four MIR482 and six MIR6300 family miRNAs. PmC28 was located in the fine-mapped interval of the Rf1 gene and contained two DEMs, gra-miR482_L-2R + 2 and gma-miR2118a-3p_R + 1_1ss18TG. Transcriptome sequencing identified 6281 differentially expressed genes, of which heat shock protein (HSP)-related genes, such as HSP70, HSP22, HSP18.5-C, HSP18.2 and HSP17.3-B, presented significantly reduced expression levels in SH under HT stress. Through integrating multi-omics data, we constructed a comprehensive molecular network of miRNA-mRNA-gene-KEGG containing 35 pairs of miRNA/target genes involved in regulating the pollen development in response to HT, among which the mtr-miR167a_R + 1, tcc-miR167c and ghr-miR390a, tcc-miR396c_L-1 and ghr-MIR169b-p3_1ss6AG regulated the pollen fertility by influencing ARF8 responsible for the auxin signal transduction, ascorbate and aldarate metabolism, and the sugar and lipid metabolism and transport pathways, respectively. Further combination with hormone analysis revealed that HT-induced jasmonic acid signaling could activate the expression of downstream auxin synthesis-related genes and cause excessive auxin accumulation, followed by a cascade of auxin signal transduction, ultimately resulting in pollen abortion. The results provide a new understanding of how heat-responsive miRNAs regulate the stability of fertility restoration for CMS-D2 cotton under heat stress.
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- Meng Zhang
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory for Cotton Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 38 Huanghe Dadao, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China.
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Zhou X, Peng T, Zeng Y, Cai Y, Zuo Q, Zhang L, Dong S, Liu Y. Chromosome-level genome assembly of Niphotrichum japonicum provides new insights into heat stress responses in mosses. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1271357. [PMID: 37920716 PMCID: PMC10619864 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1271357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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With a diversity of approximately 22,000 species, bryophytes (hornworts, liverworts, and mosses) represent a major and diverse lineage of land plants. Bryophytes can thrive in many extreme environments as they can endure the stresses of drought, heat, and cold. The moss Niphotrichum japonicum (Grimmiaceae, Grimmiales) can subsist for extended periods under heat and drought conditions, providing a good candidate for studying the genetic basis underlying such high resilience. Here, we de novo assembled the genome of N. japonicum using Nanopore long reads combined with Hi-C scaffolding technology to anchor the 191.61 Mb assembly into 14 pseudochromosomes. The genome structure of N. japonicum's autosomes is mostly conserved and highly syntenic, in contrast to the sparse and disordered genes present in its sex chromosome. Comparative genomic analysis revealed the presence of 10,019 genes exclusively in N. japonicum. These genes may contribute to the species-specific resilience, as demonstrated by the gene ontology (GO) enrichment. Transcriptome analysis showed that 37.44% (including 3,107 unique genes) of the total annotated genes (26,898) exhibited differential expression as a result of heat-induced stress, and the mechanisms that respond to heat stress are generally conserved across plants. These include the upregulation of HSPs, LEAs, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging genes, and the downregulation of PPR genes. N. japonicum also appears to have distinctive thermal mechanisms, including species-specific expansion and upregulation of the Self-incomp_S1 gene family, functional divergence of duplicated genes, structural clusters of upregulated genes, and expression piggybacking of hub genes. Overall, our study highlights both shared and species-specific heat tolerance strategies in N. japonicum, providing valuable insights into the heat tolerance mechanism and the evolution of resilient plants.
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- Xuping Zhou
- Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- Colleage of Life Sciences, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, China
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- Colleage of Life Sciences, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics, BGI Research, Shenzhen, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics, BGI Research, Shenzhen, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genomics, BGI Research, Shenzhen, China
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Mao H, Jiang C, Tang C, Nie X, Du L, Liu Y, Cheng P, Wu Y, Liu H, Kang Z, Wang X. Wheat adaptation to environmental stresses under climate change: Molecular basis and genetic improvement. MOLECULAR PLANT 2023; 16:1564-1589. [PMID: 37671604 DOI: 10.1016/j.molp.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a staple food for about 40% of the world's population. As the global population has grown and living standards improved, high yield and improved nutritional quality have become the main targets for wheat breeding. However, wheat production has been compromised by global warming through the more frequent occurrence of extreme temperature events, which have increased water scarcity, aggravated soil salinization, caused plants to be more vulnerable to diseases, and directly reduced plant fertility and suppressed yield. One promising option to address these challenges is the genetic improvement of wheat for enhanced resistance to environmental stress. Several decades of progress in genomics and genetic engineering has tremendously advanced our understanding of the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying abiotic and biotic stress responses in wheat. These advances have heralded what might be considered a "golden age" of functional genomics for the genetic improvement of wheat. Here, we summarize the current knowledge on the molecular and genetic basis of wheat resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses, including the QTLs/genes involved, their functional and regulatory mechanisms, and strategies for genetic modification of wheat for improved stress resistance. In addition, we also provide perspectives on some key challenges that need to be addressed.
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- Hude Mao
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Life Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Yang Z, Cao Y, Shi Y, Qin F, Jiang C, Yang S. Genetic and molecular exploration of maize environmental stress resilience: Toward sustainable agriculture. MOLECULAR PLANT 2023; 16:1496-1517. [PMID: 37464740 DOI: 10.1016/j.molp.2023.07.005] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Global climate change exacerbates the effects of environmental stressors, such as drought, flooding, extreme temperatures, salinity, and alkalinity, on crop growth and grain yield, threatening the sustainability of the food supply. Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most widely cultivated crops and the most abundant grain crop in production worldwide. However, the stability of maize yield is highly dependent on environmental conditions. Recently, great progress has been made in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying maize responses to environmental stresses and in developing stress-resilient varieties due to advances in high-throughput sequencing technologies, multi-omics analysis platforms, and automated phenotyping facilities. In this review, we summarize recent advances in dissecting the genetic factors and networks that contribute to maize abiotic stress tolerance through diverse strategies. We also discuss future challenges and opportunities for the development of climate-resilient maize varieties.
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- Zhirui Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Plant Environmental Resilience, Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Environmental Resilience, Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Environmental Resilience, Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Environmental Resilience, Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Environmental Resilience, Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Environmental Resilience, Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Bai J, Shi Z, Zheng S. The Role of Histone Modifications in Heat Signal Transduction in Plants. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2023; 7:e2200323. [PMID: 36866515 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202200323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Global warming and the more frequent occurrence of extremly high temperatures seriously affect crop yields. Heat stress (HS) has become a major environmental factor threatening food security worldwide. Understanding how plants sense and respond to HS is of clear interest to plant scientists and crop breeders. However, it is not trivial to elucidate the underlying signaling cascade, as specific cellular responses (ranging from detrimental to systemic effects) must be disentangled. Plants respond and adapt to high temperatures in many ways. In this review, recent progress in understanding heat signal transduction and the role of histone modifications in regulating the expression of genes involved in HS responses are discussed. The outstanding issues that are crucial for understanding the interactions between plants and HS are also discussed. The study of heat signal transduction mechanisms in plants is essential to facilitate the cultivation of heat-resistant crop varieties.
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- Jiaoteng Bai
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Cell Biology, Hebei Collaboration Innovation Center for Cell Signaling and Environmental Adaptation, Hebei Key Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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Sharma M, Negi S, Kumar P, Srivastava DK, Choudhary MK, Irfan M. Fruit ripening under heat stress: The intriguing role of ethylene-mediated signaling. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 335:111820. [PMID: 37549738 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Crop production is significantly influenced by climate, and even minor climate changes can have a substantial impact on crop yields. Rising temperature due to climate change can lead to heat stress (HS) in plants, which not only hinders plant growth and development but also result in significant losses in crop yields. To cope with the different stresses including HS, plants have evolved a variety of adaptive mechanisms. In response to these stresses, phytohormones play a crucial role by generating endogenous signals that regulate the plant's defensive response. Among these, Ethylene (ET), a key phytohormone, stands out as a major regulator of stress responses in plants and regulates many plant traits, which are critical for crop productivity and nutritional quality. ET is also known as a ripening hormone for decades in climacteric fruit and many studies are available deciphering the function of different ET biosynthesis and signaling components in the ripening process. Recent studies suggest that HS significantly affects fruit quality traits and perturbs fruit ripening by altering the regulation of many ethylene biosynthesis and signaling genes resulting in substantial loss of fruit yield, quality, and postharvest stability. Despite the significant progress in this field in recent years the interplay between ET, ripening, and HS is elusive. In this review, we summarized the recent advances and current understanding of ET in regulating the ripening process under HS and explored their crosstalk at physiological and molecular levels to shed light on intricate relationships.
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- Megha Sharma
- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
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- Plant Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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Wang H, Feng M, Jiang Y, Du D, Dong C, Zhang Z, Wang W, Liu J, Liu X, Li S, Chen Y, Guo W, Xin M, Yao Y, Ni Z, Sun Q, Peng H, Liu J. Thermosensitive SUMOylation of TaHsfA1 defines a dynamic ON/OFF molecular switch for the heat stress response in wheat. THE PLANT CELL 2023; 35:3889-3910. [PMID: 37399070 PMCID: PMC10533334 DOI: 10.1093/plcell/koad192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Dissecting genetic components in crop plants associated with heat stress (HS) sensing and adaptation will facilitate the design of modern crop varieties with improved thermotolerance. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the ON/OFF switch controlling HS responses (HSRs) in wheat (Triticum aestivum) remain largely unknown. In this study, we focused on the molecular action of TaHsfA1, a class A heat shock transcription factor, in sensing dynamically changing HS signals and regulating HSRs. We show that the TaHsfA1 protein is modified by small ubiquitin-related modifier (SUMO) and that this modification is essential for the full transcriptional activation activity of TaHsfA1 in triggering downstream gene expression. During sustained heat exposure, the SUMOylation of TaHsfA1 is suppressed, which partially reduces TaHsfA1 protein activity, thereby reducing the intensity of downstream HSRs. In addition, we demonstrate that TaHsfA1 interacts with the histone acetyltransferase TaHAG1 in a thermosensitive manner. Together, our findings emphasize the importance of TaHsfA1 in thermotolerance in wheat. In addition, they define a highly dynamic SUMOylation-dependent "ON/OFF" molecular switch that senses temperature signals and contributes to thermotolerance in crops.
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- Haoran Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Fu M, Liao J, Liu X, Li M, Zhang S. Artificial warming affects sugar signals and flavonoid accumulation to improve female willows' growth faster than males. TREE PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 43:1584-1602. [PMID: 37384415 DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpad081] [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: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Increasing global warming is severely affecting tree growth and development. However, research on the sex-specific responses of dioecious trees to warming is scarce. Here, male and female Salix paraplesia were selected for artificial warming (an increase of 4 °C relative to ambient temperature) to investigate the effects on morphological, physiological, biochemical and molecular responses. The results showed that warming significantly promoted the growth of female and male S. paraplesia, but females grew faster than males. Warming affected photosynthesis, chloroplast structures, peroxidase activity, proline, flavonoids, nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) and phenolic contents in both sexes. Interestingly, warming increased flavonoid accumulation in female roots and male leaves but inhibited it in female leaves and male roots. The transcriptome and proteome results indicated that differentially expressed genes and proteins were significantly enriched in sucrose and starch metabolism and flavonoid biosynthesis pathways. The integrative analysis of transcriptomic, proteomic, biochemical and physiological data revealed that warming changed the expression of SpAMY, SpBGL, SpEGLC and SpAGPase genes, resulting in the reduction of NSCs and starch and the activation of sugar signaling, particularly SpSnRK1s, in female roots and male leaves. These sugar signals subsequently altered the expression of SpHCTs, SpLAR and SpDFR in the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway, ultimately leading to the differential accumulation of flavonoids in female and male S. paraplesia. Therefore, warming causes sexually differential responses of S. paraplesia, with females performing better than males.
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- Mingyue Fu
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Geography and Tourism, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 400047, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Zhu J, Cao X, Deng X. Epigenetic and transcription factors synergistically promote the high temperature response in plants. Trends Biochem Sci 2023; 48:788-800. [PMID: 37393166 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibs.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Temperature is one of the main environmental cues affecting plant growth and development, and plants have evolved multiple mechanisms to sense and acclimate to high temperature. Emerging research has shown that transcription factors, epigenetic factors, and their coordination are essential for plant temperature responses and the resulting phenological adaptation. Here, we summarize recent advances in molecular and cellular mechanisms to understand how plants acclimate to high temperature and describe how plant meristems sense and integrate environmental signals. Furthermore, we lay out future directions for new technologies to reveal heterogeneous responses in different cell types thus improving plant environmental plasticity.
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- Jiaping Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Plant Genomics and National Center for Plant Gene Research, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Genomics and National Center for Plant Gene Research, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Genomics and National Center for Plant Gene Research, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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Ma Z, Lv J, Wu W, Fu D, Lü S, Ke Y, Yang P. Regulatory network of rice in response to heat stress and its potential application in breeding strategy. MOLECULAR BREEDING : NEW STRATEGIES IN PLANT IMPROVEMENT 2023; 43:68. [PMID: 37608925 PMCID: PMC10440324 DOI: 10.1007/s11032-023-01415-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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The rapid development of global industrialization has led to serious environmental problems, among which global warming has become one of the major concerns. The gradual rise in global temperature resulted in the loss of food production, and hence a serious threat to world food security. Rice is the main crop for approximately half of the world's population, and its geographic distribution, yield, and quality are frequently reduced due to elevated temperature stress, and breeding rice varieties with tolerance to heat stress is of immense significance. Therefore, it is critical to study the molecular mechanism of rice in response to heat stress. In the last decades, large amounts of studies have been conducted focusing on rice heat stress response. Valuable information has been obtained, which not only sheds light on the regulatory network underlying this physiological process but also provides some candidate genes for improved heat tolerance breeding in rice. In this review, we summarized the studies in this field. Hopefully, it will provide some new insights into the mechanisms of rice under high temperature stress and clues for future engineering breeding of improved heat tolerance rice.
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- Zemin Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062 China
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- Institute of Infection and Immunity, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062 China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, 430070 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062 China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, 430070 China
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Wang H, Gao Z, Chen X, Li E, Li Y, Zhang C, Hou X. BcWRKY22 Activates BcCAT2 to Enhance Catalase (CAT) Activity and Reduce Hydrogen Peroxide (H 2O 2) Accumulation, Promoting Thermotolerance in Non-Heading Chinese Cabbage ( Brassica campestris ssp . chinensis). Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1710. [PMID: 37760013 PMCID: PMC10525746 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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WRKY transcription factors (TFs) participate in plant defense mechanisms against biological and abiotic stresses. However, their regulatory role in heat resistance is still unclear in non-heading Chinese cabbage. Here, we identified the WRKY-IIe gene BcWRKY22(BraC09g001080.1), which is activated under high temperatures and plays an active role in regulating thermal stability, through transcriptome analysis. We further discovered that the BcWRKY22 protein is located in the nucleus and demonstrates transactivation activity in both the yeast and plant. Additionally, our studies showed that the transient overexpression of BcWRKY22 in non-heading Chinese cabbage activates the expression of catalase 2 (BcCAT2), enhances CAT enzyme activity, and reduces Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) accumulation under heat stress conditions. In addition, compared to its wild-type (WT) counterparts, Arabidopsis thaliana heterologously overexpresses BcWRKY22, improving thermotolerance. When the BcWRKY22 transgenic root was obtained, under heat stress, the accumulation of H2O2 was reduced, while the expression of catalase 2 (BcCAT2) was upregulated, thereby enhancing CAT enzyme activity. Further analysis revealed that BcWRKY22 directly activates the expression of BcCAT2 (BraC08g016240.1) by binding to the W-box element distributed within the promoter region of BcCAT2. Collectively, our findings suggest that BcWRKY22 may serve as a novel regulator of the heat stress response in non-heading Chinese cabbage, actively contributing to the establishment of thermal tolerance by upregulating catalase (CAT) activity and downregulating H2O2 accumulation via BcCAT2 expression.
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- Haiyan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (East China), Engineering Research Center of Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (Z.G.); (X.C.); (E.L.); (Y.L.)
- Nanjing Suman Plasma Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211162, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (East China), Engineering Research Center of Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (Z.G.); (X.C.); (E.L.); (Y.L.)
- Nanjing Suman Plasma Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211162, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (East China), Engineering Research Center of Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (Z.G.); (X.C.); (E.L.); (Y.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (East China), Engineering Research Center of Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (Z.G.); (X.C.); (E.L.); (Y.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (East China), Engineering Research Center of Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (Z.G.); (X.C.); (E.L.); (Y.L.)
- Nanjing Suman Plasma Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211162, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (East China), Engineering Research Center of Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (Z.G.); (X.C.); (E.L.); (Y.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (East China), Engineering Research Center of Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (Z.G.); (X.C.); (E.L.); (Y.L.)
- Nanjing Suman Plasma Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd., Nanjing 211162, China
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Garoosi MK, Sanjarian F, Chaichi M. The role of γ-aminobutyric acid and salicylic acid in heat stress tolerance under salinity conditions in Origanum vulgare L. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288169. [PMID: 37418380 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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Origanum vulgare L., a medicinal and aromatic herb, has been used for hundreds of years. This plant contains valuable chemical compounds that can be used as medicine for treatment. On the other hand, a gradual increase in the planet's average temperature could negatively affect the growth and the composition of the O. vulgare. For this reason, in this study, the effect of two protective compounds, namely salicylic acid (SA) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), on temperature and salinity stress conditions was investigated. Oregano plants were grown at 23/12°C temperature as control and 27/16°C heat stress in the greenhouse (16/8 h photoperiod) for one months. The plants were treated with GABA and SA and subjected to salt stress for 30 days. Subsequently, the plant's physiological, biochemical, and phytochemical characteristics were examined. The results showed that all studied traits (in control and treated samples) were significantly different at 27°C, from 23°C. In addition, the highest amount of thymol and carvacrol were detected from plants grown at 27°C. In regards to salinity, stressed- plants had less damage to membrane stability and H2O2 level, when treated with GABA or SA. This study revealed that both SA and GABA compounds had an exellent protective effect on temperature and salt stress on O. vulgare. Based on enzyme-pigment evaluations and secondary metabolites, SA showed a better protective effect on temperature effects and GABA in a saline environment. In general, using these compounds can provide better conditions for the growth and preservation of O. vulgare chemical compounds. However, it certainly requires more experiments to find the signal pathways involved in these processes.
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- Meisam Keshtkar Garoosi
- Plant Bioproducts Department, Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IAB), National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,Tehran, Iran
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- Plant Bioproducts Department, Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IAB), National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Seed and Plant Improvement Research, Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources, Research and Education Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Hamedan, Iran
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Lü J, Yang M, Meng Q, Zhuang K, Ma N. Chloroplast metalloproteinase SlL2 reduces the thermotolerance of tomato by decreasing the content of SlCDJ1. PROTOPLASMA 2023; 260:1193-1205. [PMID: 36749384 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-023-01840-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Chloroplast is one of the most sensitive organelles to heat stress in plants. In chloroplasts, various proteases affect photosynthesis by degrading proteins under stress conditions. Tomato Lutescent2 (SlL2), a chloroplast zinc metalloprotease, was previously reported to alter chloroplast development and delay fruit ripening. However, its enzyme activity and roles in plant response to abiotic stress are still unclear. Here, we confirmed that the SlL2 protein which localized on thylakoid membrane was an ATP-independent hydrolase, and SlL2 gene responded to heat stress. Phenotype analysis showed that SlL2 plays a negative role in the heat-response mechanism. Under heat stress, the transgenic plants overexpressing SlL2 (OE) grew worse than the wild type (WT), as reflected by their decreased membrane stability, osmotic-regulating substance, and antioxidative enzyme activities, as well as increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation. By contrast, l2 mutant line showed the opposite phenotype and corresponding physiological indices under heat stress. In addition, overexpression of SlL2 decreased the photosynthetic activities, especially photosystem II. Moreover, SlL2 was found to interact with chloroplast-located chaperone protein SlCDJ1, decreasing its content under heat stress. These results indicate that SlL2 reduces the thermotolerance of tomato by reducing the content of SlCDJ1.
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- Jinlian Lü
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai' an, 271018, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai' an, 271018, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai' an, 271018, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai' an, 271018, Shandong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai' an, 271018, Shandong, China.
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Huang J, Zhao X, Bürger M, Chory J, Wang X. The role of ethylene in plant temperature stress response. TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 28:808-824. [PMID: 37055243 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Temperature influences the seasonal growth and geographical distribution of plants. Heat or cold stress occur when temperatures exceed or fall below the physiological optimum ranges, resulting in detrimental and irreversible damage to plant growth, development, and yield. Ethylene is a gaseous phytohormone with an important role in plant development and multiple stress responses. Recent studies have shown that, in many plant species, both heat and cold stress affect ethylene biosynthesis and signaling pathways. In this review, we summarize recent advances in understanding the role of ethylene in plant temperature stress responses and its crosstalk with other phytohormones. We also discuss potential strategies and knowledge gaps that need to be adopted and filled to develop temperature stress-tolerant crops by optimizing ethylene response.
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- Jianyan Huang
- National Center for Tea Plant Improvement, Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Zhejiang Province, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Plant Biology Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Plant Biology Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- National Center for Tea Plant Improvement, Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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Han X, Zhang D, Hao H, Luo Y, Zhu Z, Kuai B. Transcriptomic Analysis of Three Differentially Senescing Maize ( Zea mays L.) Inbred Lines upon Heat Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9782. [PMID: 37372930 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Maize, one of the world's major food crops, is facing the challenge of rising temperature. Leaf senescence is the most significant phenotypic change of maize under heat stress at the seedling stage, but the underlying molecular mechanism is still unknown. Here, we screened for three inbred lines (PH4CV, B73, and SH19B) that showed differentially senescing phenotypes under heat stress. Among them, PH4CV showed no obviously senescing phenotype under heat stress, while SH19B demonstrated a severely senescing phenotype, with B73 being between the two extremes. Subsequently, transcriptome sequencing showed that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were generally enriched in response to heat stress, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and photosynthesis in the three inbred lines under heat treatment. Notably, ATP synthesis and oxidative phosphorylation pathway genes were only significantly enriched in SH19B. Then, the expression differences of oxidative phosphorylation pathways, antioxidant enzymes, and senescence-related genes in response to heat stress were analyzed in the three inbred lines. In addition, we demonstrated that silencing ZmbHLH51 by virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) inhibits the heat-stress-induced senescence of maize leaves. This study helps to further elucidate the molecular mechanisms of heat-stress-induced leaf senescence at the seedling stage of maize.
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- Xiaokang Han
- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Fudan Center for Genetic Diversity and Designing Agriculture, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Fudan Center for Genetic Diversity and Designing Agriculture, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Fudan Center for Genetic Diversity and Designing Agriculture, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Fudan Center for Genetic Diversity and Designing Agriculture, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Fudan Center for Genetic Diversity and Designing Agriculture, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Fudan Center for Genetic Diversity and Designing Agriculture, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Usman B, Derakhshani B, Jung KH. Recent Molecular Aspects and Integrated Omics Strategies for Understanding the Abiotic Stress Tolerance of Rice. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2019. [PMID: 37653936 PMCID: PMC10221523 DOI: 10.3390/plants12102019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Rice is an important staple food crop for over half of the world's population. However, abiotic stresses seriously threaten rice yield improvement and sustainable production. Breeding and planting rice varieties with high environmental stress tolerance are the most cost-effective, safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly strategies. In-depth research on the molecular mechanism of rice plants in response to different stresses can provide an important theoretical basis for breeding rice varieties with higher stress resistance. This review presents the molecular mechanisms and the effects of various abiotic stresses on rice growth and development and explains the signal perception mode and transduction pathways. Meanwhile, the regulatory mechanisms of critical transcription factors in regulating gene expression and important downstream factors in coordinating stress tolerance are outlined. Finally, the utilization of omics approaches to retrieve hub genes and an outlook on future research are prospected, focusing on the regulatory mechanisms of multi-signaling network modules and sustainable rice production.
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- Babar Usman
- Graduate School of Green Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea; (B.U.)
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- Graduate School of Green Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea; (B.U.)
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- Graduate School of Green Green-Bio Science and Crop Biotech Institute, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea; (B.U.)
- Research Center for Plant Plasticity, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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Zhang X, Li L, He Y, Lang Z, Zhao Y, Tao H, Li Q, Hong G. The CsHSFA-CsJAZ6 module-mediated high temperature regulates flavonoid metabolism in Camellia sinensis. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2023. [PMID: 37190917 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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High temperatures (HTs) seriously affect the yield and quality of tea. Catechins, derived from the flavonoid pathway, are characteristic compounds that contribute to the flavour of tea leaves. In this study, we first showed that the flavonoid content of tea leaves was significantly reduced under HT conditions via metabolic profiles; and then demonstrated that two transcription factors, CsHSFA1b and CsHSFA2 were activated by HT and negatively regulate flavonoid biosynthesis during HT treatment. Jasmonate (JA), a defensive hormone, plays a key role in plant adaption to environmental stress. However, little has been reported on its involvement in HT response in tea. Herein, we demonstrated that CsHSFA1b and CsHSFA2 activate CsJAZ6 expression through directly binding to heat shock elements in its promoter, and thereby repress the JA pathway. Most secondary metabolites are regulated by JA, including catechin in tea. Our study reported that CsJAZ6 directly interacts with CsEGL3 and CsTTG1 and thereby reduces catechin accumulation. From this, we proposed a CsHSFA-CsJAZ6-mediated HT regulation model of catechin biosynthesis. We also determined that negative regulation of the JA pathway by CsHSFAs and its homologues is conserved in Arabidopsis. These findings broaden the applicability of the regulation of JAZ by HSF transcription factors and further suggest the JA pathway as a valuable candidate for HT-resistant breeding and cultivation.
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- Xueying Zhang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Treats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of MOA of China and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Virology and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Treats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of MOA of China and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Virology and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Treats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of MOA of China and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Virology and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Treats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of MOA of China and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Virology and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Treats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of MOA of China and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Virology and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Treats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of MOA of China and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Virology and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Sericulture and Tea, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Treats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of MOA of China and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Virology and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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