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Li J, Yao S, Jonas M, Kim SC, Wang X. Non-specific Phospholipase C4 Improves Phosphorus Remobilization From Old to Young Leaves in Camelina. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2024. [PMID: 39253961 DOI: 10.1111/pce.15122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Camelina sativa is regarded as a low-input oilseed crop for versatile food, biofuels and industrial applications with potential production on marginal lands, whereas phosphate (Pi) deficiency greatly reduces camelina seed production. To improve camelina resilience to low P conditions, here we overexpressed the Pi deficiency-induced non-specific phospholipase C4 (NPC4) to test its effect on camelina seed production under different levels of Pi availability. NPC4-overexpressing (OE) plants displayed increased seed yield and oil production, with a greater magnitude of increases under Pi-deficient than Pi-sufficient conditions. NPC4-OE camelina had a higher level of total P and free Pi in young leaves but a lower level in old leaves than in wild-type plants. More Pi was moved from old leaves to young leaves in NPC4-OE than in wild-type plants. NPC4-OE increased the expression of Pi transporter genes, and the increase was greater in old leaves and under Pi-deficient conditions. These data indicate that NPC4 improves camelina growth by promoting Pi remobilization from old to young tissues, revealing a mechanism by which NPC4 mediates plant response to Pi deficiency.
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- Jianwu Li
- Department of Biology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Gao YQ, Guo R, Wang HY, Sun JY, Chen CZ, Hu D, Zhong CW, Jiang MM, Shen RF, Zhu XF, Huang J. Melatonin Increases Root Cell Wall Phosphorus Reutilization via an NO Dependent Pathway in Rice (Oryza sativa). J Pineal Res 2024; 76:e12995. [PMID: 39073181 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Melatonin (MT) has been implicated in the plant response to phosphorus (P) stress; however, the precise molecular mechanisms involved remain unclear. This study investigated whether MT controls internal P distribution and root cell wall P remobilization in rice. Rice was treated with varying MT and P levels and analyzed using biochemical and molecular techniques to study phosphorus utilization. The results demonstrated that low P levels lead to a rapid increase in endogenous MT levels in rice roots. Furthermore, the exogenous application of MT significantly improved rice tolerance to P deficiency, as evidenced by the increased biomass and reduced proportion of roots to shoots under P-deficient conditions. MT application also mitigated the decrease in P content regardless in both the roots and shoots. Mechanistically, MT accelerated the reutilization of P, particularly in the root pectin fraction, leading to increased soluble P liberation. In addition, MT enhanced the expression of OsPT8, a gene involved in root-to-shoot P translocation. Furthermore, we observed that MT induced the production of nitric oxide (NO) in P-deficient rice roots and that the mitigating effect of MT on P deficiency was compromised in the presence of the NO inhibitor, c-PTIO, implying that NO is involved in the MT-facilitated mitigation of P deficiency in rice. Overall, our findings highlight the potential of MT as a promising strategy for enhancing rice tolerance to P deficiency and improving P use efficiency in agricultural practices.
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- Yong Qiang Gao
- School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, China
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- School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
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Zhu C, Lin Z, Liu Y, Li H, Di X, Li T, Wang J, Gao Z. A bamboo bHLH transcription factor PeRHL4 has dual functions in enhancing drought and phosphorus starvation tolerance. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2024; 47:3015-3029. [PMID: 38644587 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14920] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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ROOTHAIRLESS (RHL) is a typical type of basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor (TF), which has been reported to participate in various aspects of plant growth and in response to stress. However, the functions of RHL subfamily members in moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) remain unknown. In this study, we identified 14 bHLH genes (PeRHL1-PeRHL14) in moso bamboo. Phylogenetic tree and conserved motif analyses showed that PeRHLs were clustered into three clades. The expression analysis suggested that PeRHL4 was co-expressed with PeTIP1-1 and PePHT1-1 in moso bamboo. Moreover, these three genes were all up-regulated in moso bamboo under drought stress and phosphate starvation. Y1H, DLR and EMSA assays demonstrated that PeRHL4 could activate the expression of PeTIP1-1 and PePHT1-1. Furthermore, overexpression of PeRHL4 could increase both drought and phosphate starvation tolerance in transgenic rice, in which the expression of OsTIPs and OsPHT1s was significantly improved, respectively. Overall, our results indicated that drought stress and phosphate starvation could induce the expression of PeRHL4, which in turn activated downstream genes involved in water and phosphate transport. Collectively, our findings reveal that PeRHL4 acting as a positive regulator contributes to enhancing the tolerance of moso bamboo under drought stress and phosphate starvation.
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- Chenglei Zhu
- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing on Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Gene Science and Industrialization for Bamboo and Rattan Resources, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing on Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Gene Science and Industrialization for Bamboo and Rattan Resources, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing on Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Gene Science and Industrialization for Bamboo and Rattan Resources, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing on Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Gene Science and Industrialization for Bamboo and Rattan Resources, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing on Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Gene Science and Industrialization for Bamboo and Rattan Resources, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing on Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Gene Science and Industrialization for Bamboo and Rattan Resources, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing on Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Gene Science and Industrialization for Bamboo and Rattan Resources, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing on Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Gene Science and Industrialization for Bamboo and Rattan Resources, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China
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Li P, Rehman A, Yu J, Weng J, Zhan B, Wu Y, Zhang Y, Chang L, Niu Q. Characterization and stress-responsive regulation of CmPHT1 genes involved in phosphate uptake and transport in Melon (Cucumis melo L.). BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:696. [PMID: 39044142 PMCID: PMC11264433 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05405-w] [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: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Phosphorus (P) deficiency, a major nutrient stress, greatly hinders plant growth. Phosphate (Pi) uptake in plant roots relies on PHT1 family transporters. However, melon (Cucumis melo L.) lacks comprehensive identification and characterization of PHT1 genes, particularly their response patterns under diverse stresses. RESULTS This study identified and analyzed seven putative CmPHT1 genes on chromosomes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 using the melon genome. Phylogenetic analysis revealed shared motifs, domain compositions, and evolutionary relationships among genes with close histories. Exon number varied from 1 to 3. Collinearity analysis suggested segmental and tandem duplications as the primary mechanisms for CmPHT1 gene family expansion. CmPHT1;4 and CmPHT1;5 emerged as a tandemly duplicated pair. Analysis of cis-elements in CmPHT1 promoters identified 14 functional categories, including putative PHR1-binding sites (P1BS) in CmPHT1;4, CmPHT1;6, and CmPHT1;7. We identified that three WRKY transcription factors regulated CmPHT1;5 expression by binding to its W-box element. Notably, CmPHT1 promoters harbored cis-elements responsive to hormones and abiotic factors. Different stresses regulated CmPHT1 expression differently, suggesting that the adjusted expression patterns might contribute to plant adaptation. CONCLUSIONS This study unveils the characteristics, evolutionary diversity, and stress responsiveness of CmPHT1 genes in melon. These findings lay the foundation for in-depth investigations into their functional mechanisms in Cucurbitaceae crops.
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- Pengli Li
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Jiangsu Agri-animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Zhao B, Jia X, Yu N, Murray JD, Yi K, Wang E. Microbe-dependent and independent nitrogen and phosphate acquisition and regulation in plants. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2024; 242:1507-1522. [PMID: 37715479 DOI: 10.1111/nph.19263] [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: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are the most important macronutrients required for plant growth and development. To cope with the limited and uneven distribution of N and P in complicated soil environments, plants have evolved intricate molecular strategies to improve nutrient acquisition that involve adaptive root development, production of root exudates, and the assistance of microbes. Recently, great advances have been made in understanding the regulation of N and P uptake and utilization and how plants balance the direct uptake of nutrients from the soil with the nutrient acquisition from beneficial microbes such as arbuscular mycorrhiza. Here, we summarize the major advances in these areas and highlight plant responses to changes in nutrient availability in the external environment through local and systemic signals.
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- Boyu Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Bio-resource and Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, SIBS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arid and Semi-arid Arable Land in Northern China, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Sciences, College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, SIBS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arid and Semi-arid Arable Land in Northern China, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, SIBS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518054, China
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Yang SY, Lin WY, Hsiao YM, Chiou TJ. Milestones in understanding transport, sensing, and signaling of the plant nutrient phosphorus. THE PLANT CELL 2024; 36:1504-1523. [PMID: 38163641 PMCID: PMC11062440 DOI: 10.1093/plcell/koad326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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As an essential nutrient element, phosphorus (P) is primarily acquired and translocated as inorganic phosphate (Pi) by plant roots. Pi is often sequestered in the soil and becomes limited for plant growth. Plants have developed a sophisticated array of adaptive responses, termed P starvation responses, to cope with P deficiency by improving its external acquisition and internal utilization. Over the past 2 to 3 decades, remarkable progress has been made toward understanding how plants sense and respond to changing environmental P. This review provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms that regulate or coordinate P starvation responses, emphasizing P transport, sensing, and signaling. We present the major players and regulators responsible for Pi uptake and translocation. We then introduce how P is perceived at the root tip, how systemic P signaling is operated, and the mechanisms by which the intracellular P status is sensed and conveyed. Additionally, the recent exciting findings about the influence of P on plant-microbe interactions are highlighted. Finally, the challenges and prospects concerning the interplay between P and other nutrients and strategies to enhance P utilization efficiency are discussed. Insights obtained from this knowledge may guide future research endeavors in sustainable agriculture.
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- Shu-Yi Yang
- Institute of Plant Biology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Department of Agronomy, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115201, Taiwan
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- Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115201, Taiwan
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Nussaume L, Kanno S. Reviewing impacts of biotic and abiotic stresses on the regulation of phosphate homeostasis in plants. JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH 2024; 137:297-306. [PMID: 38517656 DOI: 10.1007/s10265-024-01533-4] [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: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Adapting to varying phosphate levels in the environment is vital for plant growth. The PHR1 phosphate starvation response transcription factor family, along with SPX inhibitors, plays a pivotal role in plant phosphate responses. However, this regulatory hub intricately links with diverse biotic and abiotic signaling pathways, as outlined in this review. Understanding these intricate networks is crucial, not only on a fundamental level but also for practical applications, such as enhancing sustainable agriculture and optimizing fertilizer efficiency. This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted connections between phosphate homeostasis and environmental stressors, including various biotic factors, such as symbiotic mycorrhizal associations and beneficial root-colonizing fungi. The complex coordination between phosphate starvation responses and the immune system are explored, and the relationship between phosphate and nitrate regulation in agriculture are discussed. Overall, this review highlights the complex interactions governing phosphate homeostasis in plants, emphasizing its importance for sustainable agriculture and nutrient management to contribute to environmental conservation.
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- Laurent Nussaume
- Aix Marseille Univ, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, UMR7265, EBMP, 13115, Saint‑Paul Lez Durance, France.
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- Institute for Advanced Research, Nagoya University, 1-1-1, Furocho, Chikusaku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8601, Japan
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Etesami H, Jeong BR, Maathuis FJM, Schaller J. Exploring the potential: Can arsenic (As) resistant silicate-solubilizing bacteria manage the dual effects of silicon on As accumulation in rice? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166870. [PMID: 37690757 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivation in regions marked by elevated arsenic (As) concentrations poses significant health concerns due to As uptake by the plant and its subsequent entry into the human food chain. With rice serving as a staple crop for a substantial share of the global population, addressing this issue is critical for food security. In flooded paddy soils, where As availability is pronounced, innovative strategies to reduce As uptake and enhance agricultural sustainability are mandatory. Silicon (Si) and Si nanoparticles have emerged as potential candidates to mitigate As accumulation in rice. However, their effects on As uptake exhibit complexity, influenced by initial Si levels in the soil and the amount of Si introduced through fertilization. While low Si additions may inadvertently increase As uptake, higher Si concentrations may alleviate As uptake and toxicity. The interplay among existing Si and As availability, Si supplementation, and soil biogeochemistry collectively shapes the outcome. Adding water-soluble Si fertilizers (e.g., Na2SiO3 and K2SiO3) has demonstrated efficacy in mitigating As toxicity stress in rice. Nonetheless, the expense associated with these fertilizers underscores the necessity for low cost innovative solutions. Silicate-solubilizing bacteria (SSB) resilient to As hold promise by enhancing Si availability by accelerating mineral dissolution within the rhizosphere, thereby regulating the Si biogeochemical cycle in paddy soils. Promoting SSB could make cost-effective Si sources more soluble and, consequently, managing the intricate interplay of Si's dual effects on As accumulation in rice. This review paper offers a comprehensive exploration of Si's nuanced role in modulating As uptake by rice, emphasizing the potential synergy between As-resistant SSB and Si availability enhancement. By shedding light on this interplay, we aspire to shed light on an innovative attempt for reducing As accumulation in rice while advancing agricultural sustainability.
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- Division of Applied Life Science, Graduate School, Gyeongsang National University, Republic of Korea 52828
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- "Silicon Biogeochemistry" Working Group, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), 15374 Müncheberg, Germany
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Madison I, Gillan L, Peace J, Gabrieli F, Van den Broeck L, Jones JL, Sozzani R. Phosphate starvation: response mechanisms and solutions. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2023; 74:6417-6430. [PMID: 37611151 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erad326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Phosphorus is essential to plant growth and agricultural crop yields, yet the challenges associated with phosphorus fertilization in agriculture, such as aquatic runoff pollution and poor phosphorus bioavailability, are increasingly difficult to manage. Comprehensively understanding the dynamics of phosphorus uptake and signaling mechanisms will inform the development of strategies to address these issues. This review describes regulatory mechanisms used by specific tissues in the root apical meristem to sense and take up phosphate from the rhizosphere. The major regulatory mechanisms and related hormone crosstalk underpinning phosphate starvation responses, cellular phosphate homeostasis, and plant adaptations to phosphate starvation are also discussed, along with an overview of the major mechanism of plant systemic phosphate starvation responses. Finally, this review discusses recent promising genetic engineering strategies for improving crop phosphorus use and computational approaches that may help further design strategies for improved plant phosphate acquisition. The mechanisms and approaches presented include a wide variety of species including not only Arabidopsis but also crop species such as Oryza sativa (rice), Glycine max (soybean), and Triticum aestivum (wheat) to address both general and species-specific mechanisms and strategies. The aspects of phosphorus deficiency responses and recently employed strategies of improving phosphate acquisition that are detailed in this review may provide insights into the mechanisms or phenotypes that may be targeted in efforts to improve crop phosphorus content and plant growth in low phosphorus soils.
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- Imani Madison
- Plant and Microbial Biology Department and NC Plant Sciences Initiative, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale (DII), Università degli studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali (DSA3), Università degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Plant and Microbial Biology Department and NC Plant Sciences Initiative, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Plant and Microbial Biology Department and NC Plant Sciences Initiative, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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Li Y, Wang X, Zhang H, Ye X, Shi L, Xu F, Ding G. Phosphate Transporter BnaPT37 Regulates Phosphate Homeostasis in Brassica napus by Changing Its Translocation and Distribution In Vivo. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3362. [PMID: 37836101 PMCID: PMC10574216 DOI: 10.3390/plants12193362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Inorganic phosphate (Pi) is actively taken up by Pi transporters (PTs) from the soil and transported into the plant. Here, we functionally characterized the Brassica napus gene BnaPT37, which belongs to the PHT1 family. BnaPT37 is a plasma membrane-localized protein containing 534 amino acids. Expression of BnaPT37 increased significantly under Pi deficiency in various tissues, especially in fully expanded leaves. Expression of the β-glucuronidase reporter gene driven by the BnaPT37 promoter showed that BnaPT37 is expressed in the root, stem, calyx, and leaf under Pi deficiency. BnaPT37 can complement a yeast mutant strain defective in five Pi transporters and can restore the growth of the Arabidopsis atpt1/2 double mutant under Pi deprivation. Overexpression of BnaPT37 in rapeseed significantly increased Pi translocation from root to shoot. Moreover, the movement of Pi from fully expanded leaves to new leaves and roots was enhanced in the transgenic lines compared to the wild type. However, the overexpression of BnaPT37 inhibited the flowering time, plant height, and Pi accumulation in seeds. In conclusion, BnaPT37 functions as a plasma membrane-localized Pi transporter and might be involved in Pi translocation from root to shoot and Pi distribution from source to sink in B. napus.
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- Yu Li
- College of Resources and Environment, Microelement Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Microelement Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Microelement Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Microelement Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Microelement Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Microelement Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Microelement Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Chen Y, Han J, Wang X, Chen X, Li Y, Yuan C, Dong J, Yang Q, Wang P. OsIPK2, a Rice Inositol Polyphosphate Kinase Gene, Is Involved in Phosphate Homeostasis and Root Development. PLANT & CELL PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 64:893-905. [PMID: 37233621 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcad052] [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: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Phosphorus (P) is a growth-limiting nutrient for plants, which is taken up by root tissue from the environment as inorganic phosphate (Pi). To maintain an appropriate status of cellular Pi, plants have developed sophisticated strategies to sense the Pi level and modulate their root system architecture (RSA) under the ever-changing growth conditions. However, the molecular basis underlying the mechanism remains elusive. Inositol polyphosphate kinase (IPK2) is a key enzyme in the inositol phosphate metabolism pathway, which catalyzes the phosphorylation of IP3 into IP5 by consuming ATP. In this study, the functions of a rice inositol polyphosphate kinase gene (OsIPK2) in plant Pi homeostasis and thus physiological response to Pi signal were characterized. As a biosynthetic gene for phytic acid in rice, overexpression of OsIPK2 led to distinct changes in inositol polyphosphate profiles and an excessive accumulation of Pi levels in transgenic rice under Pi-sufficient conditions. The inhibitory effects of OsIPK2 on root growth were alleviated by Pi-deficient treatment compared with wild-type plants, suggesting the involvement of OsIPK2 in the Pi-regulated reconstruction of RSA. In OsIPK2-overexpressing plants, the altered acid phosphatase (APase) activities and misregulation of Pi-starvation-induced (PSI) genes were observed in roots under different Pi supply conditions. Notably, the expression of OsIPK2 also altered the Pi homeostasis and RSA in transgenic Arabidopsis. Taken together, our findings demonstrate that OsIPK2 plays an important role in Pi homeostasis and RSA adjustment in response to different environmental Pi levels in plants.
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- Yao Chen
- College of Life Sciences, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan 471934, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan 471934, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan 471934, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan 471934, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan 471934, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan 471934, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan 471934, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Ecomomy, Zhengzhou, Henan 450046, China
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- College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, Henan 473061, China
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Wei X, Xu X, Fu Y, Yang X, Wu L, Tian P, Yang M, Wu Z. Effects of Soybean Phosphate Transporter Gene GmPHT2 on Pi Transport and Plant Growth under Limited Pi Supply Condition. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11115. [PMID: 37446294 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241311115] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Phosphorus is an essential macronutrient for plant growth and development, but phosphate resources are limited and rapidly depleting due to massive global agricultural demand. This study identified two genes in the phosphate transporter 2 (PHT2) family of soybean by bioinformatics. The expression patterns of two genes by qRT-PCR at leaves and all were induced by low-phosphate stress. After low-phosphate stress, GmPHT2;2 expression was significantly higher than GmPHT2;1, and the same trend was observed throughout the reproductive period. The result of heterologous expression of GmPHT2 in Arabidopsis knockout mutants of atpht2;1 shows that chloroplasts and whole-plant phosphorus content were significantly higher in plants complementation of GmPHT2;2 than in plants complementation of GmPHT2;1. This suggests that GmPHT2;2 may play a more important role in plant phosphorus metabolic homeostasis during low-phosphate stress than GmPHT2;1. In the yeast backfill assay, both genes were able to backfill the ability of the defective yeast to utilize phosphorus. GmPHT2 expression was up-regulated by a low-temperature treatment at 4 °C, implying that GmPHT2;1 may play a role in soybean response to low-temperature stress, in addition to being involved in phosphorus transport processes. GmPHT2;1 and GmPHT2;2 exhibit a cyclic pattern of circadian variation in response to light, with the same pattern of gene expression changes under red, blue, and white light conditions. GmPHT2 protein was found in the chloroplast, according to subcellular localization analysis. We conclude that GmPHT2 is a typical phosphate transporter gene that can improve plant acquisition efficiency.
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- Xiaoshuang Wei
- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- National Crop Variety Approval and Characterization Station, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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Shu Y, Zhang W, Tang L, Li Z, Liu X, Liu X, Liu W, Li G, Ying J, Huang J, Tong X, Hu H, Zhang J, Wang Y. ABF1 Positively Regulates Rice Chilling Tolerance via Inducing Trehalose Biosynthesis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11082. [PMID: 37446259 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241311082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Chilling stress seriously limits grain yield and quality worldwide. However, the genes and the underlying mechanisms that respond to chilling stress remain elusive. This study identified ABF1, a cold-induced transcription factor of the bZIP family. Disruption of ABF1 impaired chilling tolerance with increased ion leakage and reduced proline contents, while ABF1 over-expression lines exhibited the opposite tendency, suggesting that ABF1 positively regulated chilling tolerance in rice. Moreover, SnRK2 protein kinase SAPK10 could phosphorylate ABF1, and strengthen the DNA-binding ability of ABF1 to the G-box cis-element of the promoter of TPS2, a positive regulator of trehalose biosynthesis, consequently elevating the TPS2 transcription and the endogenous trehalose contents. Meanwhile, applying exogenous trehalose enhanced the chilling tolerance of abf1 mutant lines. In summary, this study provides a novel pathway 'SAPK10-ABF1-TPS2' involved in rice chilling tolerance through regulating trehalose homeostasis.
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- Yazhou Shu
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 311400, China
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Gu P, Tao W, Tao J, Sun H, Hu R, Wang D, Zong G, Xie X, Ruan W, Xu G, Yi K, Zhang Y. The D14-SDEL1-SPX4 cascade integrates the strigolactone and phosphate signalling networks in rice. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2023; 239:673-686. [PMID: 37194447 DOI: 10.1111/nph.18963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Modern agriculture needs large quantities of phosphate (Pi) fertilisers to obtain high yields. Information on how plants sense and adapt to Pi is required to enhance phosphorus-use efficiency (PUE) and thereby promote agricultural sustainability. Here, we show that strigolactones (SLs) regulate rice root developmental and metabolic adaptations to low Pi, by promoting efficient Pi uptake and translocation from roots to shoots. Low Pi stress triggers the synthesis of SLs, which dissociate the Pi central signalling module of SPX domain-containing protein (SPX4) and PHOSPHATE STARVATION RESPONSE protein (PHR2), leading to the release of PHR2 into the nucleus and activating the expression of Pi-starvation-induced genes including Pi transporters. The SL synthetic analogue GR24 enhances the interaction between the SL receptor DWARF 14 (D14) and a RING-finger ubiquitin E3 ligase (SDEL1). The sdel mutants have a reduced response to Pi starvation relative to wild-type plants, leading to insensitive root adaptation to Pi. Also, SLs induce the degradation of SPX4 via forming the D14-SDEL1-SPX4 complex. Our findings reveal a novel mechanism underlying crosstalk between the SL and Pi signalling networks in response to Pi fluctuations, which will enable breeding of high-PUE crop plants.
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- Pengyuan Gu
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Rice Biology in Henan Province, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Agricultural University, 450002, Zhengzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- Utsunomiya University, 321-8505, Utsunomiya, Japan
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, 210095, Nanjing, China
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Guo R, Zhang Q, Ying Y, Liao W, Liu Y, Whelan J, Chuanzao M, Shou H. Functional characterization of the three Oryza sativa SPX-MFS proteins in maintaining phosphate homoeostasis. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2023; 46:1264-1277. [PMID: 35909262 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14414] [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: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Plant vacuoles serve as the primary intracellular compartments for phosphorus (P) storage. The Oryza sativa genome contains three genes that encode SPX ( SYG1/ PHO81/ XPR1)-MFS ( Major Facility Superfamily) proteins (OsSPX-MFS1-3). The physiological roles of the three transporters under varying P conditions in laboratory and field are not known. To address this knowledge gap, we generated single, double and triple mutants for three OsSPX-MFS genes. All the mutants except Osspx-mfs2 display lower vacuolar Pi concentrations and OsSPX-MFSs overexpression plant display higher Pi accumulation, demonstrating that all OsSPX-MFSs are vacuolar Pi influx transporters. OsSPX-MFS3 plays the dominant role based on the phenotypes of single mutants in terms of growth, vacuolar and tissue Pi concentrations. OsSPX-MFS2 is the weakest and only functions as vacuole Pi sequestration in an Osspx-mfs1/3 background. The vacuolar Pi sequestration capacity was severely impaired in Osspx-mfs1/3 and Osspx-mfs1/2/3, which resulted in increased Pi allocation to aerial organs. High P in the panicle impaired panicle and fertility in Osspx-mfs1/3 and Osspx-mfs1/2/3. Osspx-mfs2 resulted in a more stable yield compared to the wild type under low P in field grown plants. The results suggest that alteration of vacuolar Pi sequestration may be a novel effective strategy to improve rice tolerance to low phosphorus in cropping systems.
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- Runze Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Team of Seed Engineering and Industrialization, Hainan Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Team of Seed Engineering and Industrialization, Hainan Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Team of Seed Engineering and Industrialization, Hainan Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Science, School of Life Science, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Team of Seed Engineering and Industrialization, Hainan Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Team of Seed Engineering and Industrialization, Hainan Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, China
- The Provincial International Science and Technology Cooperation Base on Engineering Biology, International Campus of Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang, China
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Noike Y, Okamoto I, Tada Y. Root epidermis-specific expression of a phosphate transporter TaPT2 enhances the growth of transgenic Arabidopsis under Pi-replete and Pi-depleted conditions. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 327:111540. [PMID: 36410568 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2022.111540] [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: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Although attempts to improve the phosphate (Pi) uptake and use efficiency by constitutively overexpressing phosphate transporters have resulted in enhanced Pi or total phosphorous contents, growth promotion by Pi acquisition was observed in only a few cases. This study examined the effect of the tissue-specific overexpression of phosphate transporter on Pi acquisition and plant growth. We cloned cDNA for a wheat phosphate transporter, TaPT2, using PCR and confirmed its Pi transport activity in Arabidopsis suspension cells. The overexpression of TaPT2 by the Arabidopsis Shaker family inward rectifying potassium channel 1 (AKT1) promoter, dominantly expressed in root epidermal cells, resulted in increased root and shoot growth of transgenic Arabidopsis under Pi-replete and Pi-depleted conditions. However, their Pi and total P contents did not increase. The overexpression of TaPT2 by the constitutive promoter, actin8 (ACT8), increased shoot total P contents in transgenic plants, but did not promote their growth. These results suggested that enhanced Pi uptake in root epidermal cells is suitable as a driving force for Pi transport from roots to shoots, improving subsequent Pi use in shoots. Thus, the root epidermal cell-specific expression of TaPT2 may be a simple and promising strategy for enhancing plant Pi uptake and efficiency.
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- Yuki Noike
- School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo University of Technology, 1404-1 Katakura, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0982, Japan
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- School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo University of Technology, 1404-1 Katakura, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0982, Japan
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- School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo University of Technology, 1404-1 Katakura, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0982, Japan.
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Tang J, Liu C, Tan Y, Jiang J, Chen F, Xiong G, Chen S. Five Post-Translational Modification Residues of CmPT2 Play Key Roles in Yeast and Rice. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032025. [PMID: 36768347 PMCID: PMC9953561 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) is one of the largest cut flowers in the world. Phosphate transporter Pht1 family member CmPht1;2 protein (CmPT2) plays an important role in response to low-phosphate (LP) stress in chrysanthemum. Post-translational modification (PTM) can modulate the function of proteins in multiple ways. Here, we used yeast and rice systems to study the role of putative PTM in CmPT2 by determining the effect of mutation of key amino acid residues of putative glycosylation, phosphorylation, and myristoylation sites. We chose nine amino acid residues in the putative PTM sites and mutated them to alanine (A) (Cmphts). CmPT2 recovered the growth of yeast strain MB192 under LP conditions. However, G84A, G222A, T239A, Y242A, and N422A mutants could not grow normally under LP conditions. Analysis of phosphorus absorption kinetics showed that the Km of CmPT2 was 65.7 μM. Among the nine Cmphts, the expression of five with larger Km (124.4-397.5 μM) than CmPT2 was further evaluated in rice. Overexpression of CmPT2-OE increased plant height, effective panicle numbers, branch numbers, and yield compared with that of wild type 'Wuyunjing No. 7' (W7). Overexpression of Cmphts-OE led to decreased plant height and effective panicle numbers compared with that of the CmPT2-OE strain. The Pi content in roots of CmPT2-OE was higher than that of the W7 under both high (normal) phosphate (HP) and LP conditions. However, the Pi content in the leaves and roots was significantly lower in the N422A-OE strain than in the CmPT2-OE strain under both HP and LP conditions. Under LP conditions, the phosphorus starvation response (PSR) genes in CmPT2-OE were inhibited at the transcription level. The expression patterns of phosphorus-related genes in T239A, Y242A, and N422A-OE under LP conditions were different from those of CmPT2-OE. In conclusion, these five post-translational modification residues of CmPT2 play key roles in modulating the function of CmPT2. This work boosters our understanding of the function of phosphate transporters and provides genetic resources for improving the efficiency of phosphorus utilization in crop plants.
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- Jiayi Tang
- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Flower Biology and Germplasm Innovation, 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
- Nanjing Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210046, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- College of Life Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Flower Biology and Germplasm Innovation, 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
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Flower Biology and Germplasm Innovation, 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
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- College of Life Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Correspondence: (G.X.); (S.C.)
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Flower Biology and Germplasm Innovation, 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
- Correspondence: (G.X.); (S.C.)
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An N, Huang J, Xue Y, Liu P, Liu G, Zhu S, Chen Z. Characterization of phosphate transporter genes and the function of SgPT1 involved in phosphate uptake in Stylosanthes guianensis. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 194:731-741. [PMID: 36577197 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Phosphorus (P) is one of the principal macronutrients for plant growth and productivity. Although the phosphate (Pi) transporter (PT) of the PHT1 family has been functionally characterized as participating in Pi uptake and transport in plants, information about PT genes in stylo (Stylosanthes guianensis), an important tropical forage legume that exhibits good adaptability to low-P acid soils, is limited. In this study, stylo root growth was found to be stimulated under P deficiency. The responses of PT genes to nutrient deficiencies and their roles in Pi uptake were further investigated in stylo. Four novel PT genes were identified in stylo and designated SgPT2 to SgPT5. Like SgPT1, which had been previously identified, all five SgPT proteins harboured the major facilitator superfamily (MFS) domain. Variations in tissue-specific expression were observed among the SgPT genes, which displayed diverse responses to deficiencies in nitrogen (N), P and potassium (K) in stylo roots. Four of the five SgPTs exhibited high levels of transcriptional responsiveness to P deficiency in roots. Furthermore, SgPT1, a Pi-starvation-induced gene closely related to legume PT homologues that participate in Pi transport, was selected for functional analysis. SgPT1 was localized to the plasma membrane. Analysis of transgenic Arabidopsis showed that overexpression of SgPT1 led to increased Pi accumulation and promoted root growth in Arabidopsis plants. Taken together, the results of this study suggest the involvement of SgPTs in the stylo response to nutrient deprivation. SgPT1 might mediate Pi uptake in stylo, which is beneficial for root growth during P deficiency.
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- Na An
- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, 570110, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Crops Germplasm Resources Genetic Improvement and Innovation of Hainan Province, Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crops Germplasm Resources Genetic Improvement and Innovation of Hainan Province, Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524088, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crops Germplasm Resources Genetic Improvement and Innovation of Hainan Province, Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crops Germplasm Resources Genetic Improvement and Innovation of Hainan Province, Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, China
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- Life Science and Technology School, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, 524048, China.
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, 570110, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Crops Germplasm Resources Genetic Improvement and Innovation of Hainan Province, Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, China.
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Wei X, Fu Y, Yu R, Wu L, Wu Z, Tian P, Li S, Yang X, Yang M. Comprehensive sequence and expression profile analysis of the phosphate transporter gene family in soybean. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20883. [PMID: 36463363 PMCID: PMC9719489 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25378-w] [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: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The family of phosphate transporters (PHTs) mediates the uptake and translocation of Pi inside the plants. However, little is known about transporters in soybean. Therefore, Searched the Genome Database for Soybean, 57 GmPHTs family members were identified in soybean, Phylogenetic analysis suggested that members of the PHTs gene family can be divided into six clades. Collinearity analysis revealed that most of the GmPHT genes shared syntenic relationships with PHTs members in Arabidopsis thaliana and that large segment duplication played a major driving force for GmPHTs evolution in addition to tandem duplication. Further analysis of the promoter revealed that light-responsive elements and abiotic stress-responsive elements were widely distributed within the promoter regions of GmPHT genes. Based on RNA-seq data, GmPHTs showed different expression patterns in roots and leaves of soybean treated with long-term low phosphorus and short-term low phosphorus, in addition, the expression levels of GmPHT genes can be regulated by drought stresses, it was implied that the induced expression of GmPHTs could promote phosphorus uptake and transport in soybean and thus adapt to low phosphorus and drought stress, which is the first step dissection of Pi transport system and probably refers to new roles of PHTs genes in soybean.
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- Xiaoshuang Wei
- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China ,grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XNational Crop Variety Approval and Characterization Station, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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- grid.464353.30000 0000 9888 756XCollege of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 Jilin China
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Huang J, Wu Q, Jing HK, Shen RF, Zhu XF. Auxin facilitates cell wall phosphorus reutilization in a nitric oxide-ethylene dependent manner in phosphorus deficient rice (Oryza sativa L.). PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 322:111371. [PMID: 35809682 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2022.111371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Auxin is involved in stress responses of plants, such as phosphorus (P) deficiency in rice. Studies on whether auxin participates in cell-wall inorganic phosphorous (Pi) reutilization in Pi-starved rice are scarce. This study explored the mechanisms underlying auxin-facilitated cell-wall Pi-reutilization in rice roots. Pi deficiency rapidly induced auxin accumulation in roots; exogenous auxin [α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), a permeable analog of auxin] elevated soluble Pi content in roots and shoots by increasing pectin content by enhancing activity of pectin methylesterase, and upregulating the transcript level of PHOSPHORUS-TRANSPORTER-2, such that more Pi was translocated to the shoot. Irrespective of the Pi status, exogenous auxin induced nitric oxide (NO) and ethylene production, while exogenous sodium nitroprusside (an NO donor) and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (a precursor of ethylene) had no effect on auxin content, suggesting that auxin may act upstream of NO and ethylene. The beneficial effect of NAA in increasing soluble Pi content in roots and shoots disappeared when 2-(4-carboxyphenyl)- 4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide (a scavenger of NO) or aminoethoxyvinylglycine (an inhibitor of ethylene) were applied, suggesting that auxin facilitates cell-wall Pi-reutilization in a NO-ethylene-dependent manner in Pi-deficient rice. Our study results suggest auxin application as an effective agronomic practice for improving plant Pi nutrition in P-deficient conditions.
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- Jing Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Gámez-Arjona FM, Sánchez-Rodríguez C, Montesinos JC. The root apoplastic pH as an integrator of plant signaling. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:931979. [PMID: 36082302 PMCID: PMC9448249 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.931979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Plant nutrition, growth, and response to environmental stresses are pH-dependent processes that are regulated at the apoplastic and subcellular levels. The root apoplastic pH is especially sensitive to external cues and can also be modified by intracellular inputs, such as hormonal signaling. Optimal crosstalk of the mechanisms involved in the extent and span of the apoplast pH fluctuations promotes plant resilience to detrimental biotic and abiotic factors. The fact that variations in local pHs are a standard mechanism in different signaling pathways indicates that the pH itself can be the pivotal element to provide a physiological context to plant cell regions, allowing a proportional reaction to different situations. This review brings a collective vision of the causes that initiate root apoplastic pHs variations, their interaction, and how they influence root response outcomes.
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Verma L, Bhadouria J, Bhunia RK, Singh S, Panchal P, Bhatia C, Eastmond PJ, Giri J. Monogalactosyl diacylglycerol synthase 3 affects phosphate utilization and acquisition in rice. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2022; 73:5033-5051. [PMID: 35526193 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erac192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Galactolipids are essential to compensate for the loss of phospholipids by 'membrane lipid remodelling' in plants under phosphorus (P) deficiency conditions. Monogalactosyl diacylglycerol (MGDG) synthases catalyse the synthesis of MGDG which is further converted into digalactosyl diacylglycerol (DGDG), later replacing phospholipids in the extraplastidial membranes. However, the roles of these enzymes are not well explored in rice. In this study, the rice MGDG synthase 3 gene (OsMGD3) was identified and functionally characterized. We showed that the plant phosphate (Pi) status and the transcription factor PHOSPHATE STARVATION RESPONSE 2 (OsPHR2) are involved in the transcriptional regulation of OsMGD3. CRISPR/Cas9 knockout and overexpression lines of OsMGD3 were generated to explore its potential role in rice adaptation to Pi deficiency. Compared with the wild type, OsMGD3 knockout lines displayed a reduced Pi acquisition and utilization while overexpression lines showed an enhancement of the same. Further, OsMGD3 showed a predominant role in roots, altering lateral root growth. Our comprehensive lipidomic analysis revealed a role of OsMGD3 in membrane lipid remodelling, in addition to a role in regulating diacylglycerol and phosphatidic acid contents that affected the expression of Pi transporters. Our study highlights the role of OsMGD3 in affecting both internal P utilization and P acquisition in rice.
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- Lokesh Verma
- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, Punjab, India
- Plant Science Department, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
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- Plant Science Department, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
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Ma Z, Zhao X, He A, Cao Y, Han Q, Lu Y, Yong JWH, Huang J. Mycorrhizal symbiosis reprograms ion fluxes and fatty acid metabolism in wild jujube during salt stress. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 189:2481-2499. [PMID: 35604107 PMCID: PMC9342988 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiac239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) is an important fruit tree in China, and soil salinity is the main constraint affecting jujube production. It is unclear how arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis supports jujube adaptation to salt stress. Herein, we performed comparative physiological, ion flux, fatty acid (FA) metabolomic, and transcriptomic analyses to examine the mechanism of AM jujube responding to salt stress. AM seedlings showed better performance during salt stress. AM symbiosis altered phytohormonal levels: indole-3-acetic acid and abscisic acid contents were significantly increased in AM roots and reduced by salt stress. Mycorrhizal colonization enhanced root H+ efflux and K+ influx, while inducing expression of plasma membrane-type ATPase 7 (ZjAHA7) and high-affinity K+ transporter 2 (ZjHAK2) in roots. High K+/Na+ homeostasis was maintained throughout salt exposure. FA content was elevated in AM leaves as well as roots, especially for palmitic acid, oleic acid, trans oleic acid, and linoleic acid, and similar effects were also observed in AM poplar (Populus. alba × Populus. glandulosa cv. 84K) and Medicago truncatula, indicating AM symbiosis elevating FA levels could be a conserved physiological effect. Gene co-expression network analyses uncovered a core gene set including 267 genes in roots associated with AM symbiosis and conserved transcriptional responses, for example, FA metabolism, phytohormone signal transduction, SNARE interaction in vesicular transport, and biotin metabolism. In contrast to widely up-regulated genes related to FA metabolism in AM roots, limited genes were affected in leaves. We propose a model of AM symbiosis-linked reprogramming of FA metabolism and provide a comprehensive insight into AM symbiosis with a woody species adaptation to salt stress.
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- Zhibo Ma
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Silviculture in Loess Plateau, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Silviculture in Loess Plateau, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Silviculture in Loess Plateau, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Silviculture in Loess Plateau, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Farmland Irrigation Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Silviculture in Loess Plateau, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Department of Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp 75007, Sweden
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Anandan A, Panda S, Sabarinathan S, Travis AJ, Norton GJ, Price AH. Superior Haplotypes for Early Root Vigor Traits in Rice Under Dry Direct Seeded Low Nitrogen Condition Through Genome Wide Association Mapping. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:911775. [PMID: 35874029 PMCID: PMC9305665 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.911775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Water and land resources have been aggressively exploited in the recent decades to meet the growing demands for food. The changing climate has prompted rice scientists and farmers of the tropics and subtropics to adopt the direct seeded rice (DSR) system. DSR system of rice cultivation significantly reduces freshwater consumption and labor requirements, while increasing system productivity, resource use efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Early root vigor is an essential trait required in an ideal DSR system of rice cultivation to ensure a good crop stand, adequate uptake of water, nutrients and compete with weeds. The aus subpopulation which is adapted for DSR was evaluated to understand the biology of early root growth under limited nitrogen conditions over two seasons under two-time points (14 and 28 days). The correlation study identified a positive association between shoot dry weight and root dry weight. The genome-wide association study was conducted on root traits of 14 and 28 days with 2 million single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) using an efficient mixed model. QTLs over a significant threshold of p < 0.0001 and a 10% false discovery rate were selected to identify genes involved in root growth related to root architecture and nutrient acquisition from 97 QTLs. Candidate genes under these QTLs were explored. On chromosome 4, around 30 Mbp are two important peptide transporters (PTR5 and PTR6) involved in mobilizing nitrogen in the root during the early vegetative stage. In addition, several P transporters and expansin genes with superior haplotypes are discussed. A novel QTL from 21.12 to 21.46 Mb on chromosome 7 with two linkage disequilibrium (LD) blocks governing root length at 14 days were identified. The QTLs/candidate genes with superior haplotype for early root vigor reported here could be explored further to develop genotypes for DSR conditions.
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- Annamalai Anandan
- Crop Improvement Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, India
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Seed Science (IISS), Bengaluru, India
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- Crop Improvement Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, India
- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Crop Improvement Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, India
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Jing M, Xu X, Peng J, Li C, Zhang H, Lian C, Chen Y, Shen Z, Chen C. Comparative Genomics of Three Aspergillus Strains Reveals Insights into Endophytic Lifestyle and Endophyte-Induced Plant Growth Promotion. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8070690. [PMID: 35887447 PMCID: PMC9323082 DOI: 10.3390/jof8070690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Aspergillus includes both plant pathogenic and beneficial fungi. Although endophytes beneficial to plants have high potential for plant growth promotion and improving stress tolerance, studies on endophytic lifestyles and endophyte-plant interactions are still limited. Here, three endophytes belonging to Aspergillus, AS31, AS33, and AS42, were isolated. They could successfully colonize rice roots and significantly improved rice growth. The genomes of strains AS31, AS33, and AS42 were sequenced and compared with other Aspergillus species covering both pathogens and endophytes. The genomes of AS31, AS33, and AS42 were 36.8, 34.8, and 35.3 Mb, respectively. The endophytic genomes had more genes encoding carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) and small secreted proteins (SSPs) and secondary metabolism gene clusters involved in indole metabolism than the pathogens. In addition, these endophytes were able to improve Pi (phosphorus) accumulation and transport in rice by inducing the expression of Pi transport genes in rice. Specifically, inoculation with endophytes significantly increased Pi contents in roots at the early stage, while the Pi contents in inoculated shoots were significantly increased at the late stage. Our results not only provide important insights into endophyte-plant interactions but also provide strain and genome resources, paving the way for the agricultural application of Aspergillus endophytes.
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- Minyu Jing
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (X.X.); (J.P.); (C.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (X.X.); (J.P.); (C.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (X.X.); (J.P.); (C.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (X.X.); (J.P.); (C.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (X.X.); (J.P.); (C.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.C.)
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- Asian Research Center for Bioresource and Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Midori-cho, Tokyo 188-0002, Japan;
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (X.X.); (J.P.); (C.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.C.)
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (X.X.); (J.P.); (C.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.C.)
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Correspondence: (Z.S.); (C.C.); Tel.: +86-2584396391 (C.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (X.X.); (J.P.); (C.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.C.)
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- Correspondence: (Z.S.); (C.C.); Tel.: +86-2584396391 (C.C.)
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Yan H, Wang Y, Chen B, Wang W, Sun H, Sun H, Li J, Zhao Q. OsCKX2 regulates phosphate deficiency tolerance by modulating cytokinin in rice. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 319:111257. [PMID: 35487665 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2022.111257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenases (CKXs) are key enzymes that degrade cytokinins (CTKs) and play an essential role in plant growth and development. The present study analyzed the phenotypic and physiological characteristics of OsCKX2 overexpressing (OE) and knockout (KO) rice plants after exposure to phosphate (Pi) deficiency and the transcriptome and metabolome to investigate the function of OsCKX2 in response to Pi deficiency. OsCKX2 KO plants demonstrated higher endogenous CTK levels than wild-type (WT) under Pi deficiency. Further analysis indicated more robust tolerance of OsCKX2 KO plants to Pi deficiency, which exhibited higher phosphorus concentration, larger shoot biomass, and lesser leaf yellowing under Pi deficiency; whereas the opposite was observed for OsCKX2 OE plants. Transcriptome and metabolome analyses revealed that overexpression of OsCKX2 downregulated the transcriptional levels of genes related to Pi transporters, membrane lipid metabolism, and glycolysis, and reduced the consumption of metabolites in membrane lipid metabolism and glycolysis. On the contrary, knockout of OsCKX2 upregulated the expression of Pi transporters, and increased the consumption of metabolites in membrane lipid metabolism and glycolysis. These results indicated that OsCKX2 impacted Pi uptake, recycling, and plant growth via Pi transporters, phospholipid hydrolysis, and glycolysis under Pi deficiency. Overall, OsCKX2 negatively regulated Pi deficiency tolerance by modulating CTKs in rice.
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- Huimin Yan
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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Ceasar SA, Maharajan T, Hillary VE, Ajeesh Krishna TP. Insights to improve the plant nutrient transport by CRISPR/Cas system. Biotechnol Adv 2022; 59:107963. [PMID: 35452778 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2022.107963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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We need to improve food production to feed the ever growing world population especially in a changing climate. Nutrient deficiency in soils is one of the primary bottlenecks affecting the crop production both in developed and developing countries. Farmers are forced to apply synthetic fertilizers to improve the crop production to meet the demand. Understanding the mechanism of nutrient transport is helpful to improve the nutrient-use efficiency of crops and promote the sustainable agriculture. Many transporters involved in the acquisition, export and redistribution of nutrients in plants are characterized. In these studies, heterologous systems like yeast and Xenopus were most frequently used to study the transport function of plant nutrient transporters. CRIPSR/Cas system introduced recently has taken central stage for efficient genome editing in diverse organisms including plants. In this review, we discuss the key nutrient transporters involved in the acquisition and redistribution of nutrients from soil. We draw insights on the possible application CRISPR/Cas system for improving the nutrient transport in plants by engineering key residues of nutrient transporters, transcriptional regulation of nutrient transport signals, engineering motifs in promoters and transcription factors. CRISPR-based engineering of plant nutrient transport not only helps to study the process in native plants with conserved regulatory system but also aid to develop non-transgenic crops with better nutrient use-efficiency. This will reduce the application of synthetic fertilizers and promote the sustainable agriculture strengthening the food and nutrient security.
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- Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi 683104, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi 683104, Kerala, India
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Dai C, Dai X, Qu H, Men Q, Liu J, Yu L, Gu M, Xu G. The rice phosphate transporter OsPHT1;7 plays a dual role in phosphorus redistribution and anther development. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 188:2272-2288. [PMID: 35088867 PMCID: PMC8968348 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiac030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Inorganic phosphate (Pi) is the predominant form of phosphorus (P) readily accessible to plants, and Pi Transporter 1 (PHT1) genes are the major contributors to root Pi uptake. However, the mechanisms underlying the transport and recycling of Pi within plants, which are vital for optimizing P use efficiency, remain elusive. Here, we characterized a functionally unknown rice (Oryza sativa) PHT1 member barely expressed in roots, OsPHT1;7. Yeast complementation and Xenopus laevis oocyte assay demonstrated that OsPHT1;7 could mediate Pi transport. Reverse-transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction and histochemical analyses showed that OsPHT1;7 was preferentially expressed in source leaves and nodes. A further fine-localization analysis by immunostaining showed that OsPHT1;7 expression was restricted in the vascular bundle (VB) sheath and phloem of source leaves as well as in the phloem of regular/diffuse- and enlarged-VBs of nodes. In accordance with this expression pattern, mutation of OsPHT1;7 led to increased and decreased P distribution in source (old leaves) and sink organs (new leaves/panicles), respectively, indicating that OsPHT1;7 is involved in P redistribution. Furthermore, OsPHT1;7 showed an overwhelmingly higher transcript abundance in anthers than other PHT1 members, and ospht1;7 mutants were impaired in P accumulation in anthers but not in pistils or husks. Moreover, the germination of pollen grains was significantly inhibited upon OsPHT1;7 mutation, leading to a >80% decrease in seed-setting rate and grain yield. Taken together, our results provide evidence that OsPHT1;7 is a crucial Pi transporter for Pi transport and recycling within rice plants, stimulating both vegetative and reproductive growth.
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- Changrong Dai
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- MOA Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Lower-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Nanjing 210095, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- MOA Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Lower-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Nanjing 210095, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- MOA Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Lower-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Nanjing 210095, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- MOA Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Lower-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Nanjing 210095, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, 210095 China
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Hibbert L, Taylor G. Improving phosphate use efficiency in the aquatic crop watercress (Nasturtium officinale). HORTICULTURE RESEARCH 2022; 9:uhac011. [PMID: 35147194 PMCID: PMC8969064 DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhac011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Watercress is a nutrient-dense leafy green crop, traditionally grown in aquatic outdoor systems and increasingly seen as well-suited for indoor hydroponic systems. However, there is concern that this crop has a detrimental impact on the environment through direct phosphate additions causing environmental pollution. Phosphate-based fertilisers are supplied to enhanced crop yield, but their use may contribute to eutrophication of waterways downstream of traditional watercress farms. One option is to develop a more phosphate use efficient (PUE) crop. This review identifies the key traits for this aquatic crop (the ideotype), for future selection, marker development and breeding. Traits identified as important for PUE are (i) increased root surface area through prolific root branching and adventitious root formation, (ii) aerenchyma formation and root hair growth. Functional genomic traits for improved PUE are (iii) efficacious phosphate remobilisation and scavenging strategies and (iv) the use of alternative metabolic pathways. Key genomic targets for this aquatic crop are identified as: PHT phosphate transporter genes, global transcriptional regulators such as those of the SPX family and genes involved in galactolipid and sulfolipid biosynthesis such as MGD2/3, PECP1, PSR2, PLDζ1/2 and SQD2. Breeding for enhanced PUE in watercress will be accelerated by improved molecular genetic resources such as a full reference genome sequence that is currently in development.
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- Lauren Hibbert
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, UK
- Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, UK
- Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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Li H, Gao MY, Mo CH, Wong MH, Chen XW, Wang JJ. Potential use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for simultaneous mitigation of arsenic and cadmium accumulation in rice. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2022; 73:50-67. [PMID: 34610119 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erab444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Rice polluted by metal(loid)s, especially arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd), imposes serious health risks. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the obligate plant symbionts arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can reduce As and Cd concentrations in rice. The behaviours of metal(loid)s in the soil-rice-AMF system are of significant interest for scientists in the fields of plant biology, microbiology, agriculture, and environmental science. We review the mechanisms of As and Cd accumulation in rice with and without the involvement of AMF. In the context of the soil-rice-AMF system, we assess and discuss the role of AMF in affecting soil ion mobility, chemical forms, transport pathways (including the symplast and apoplast), and genotype variation. A potential strategy for AMF application in rice fields is considered, followed by future research directions to improve theoretical understanding and encourage field application.
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- Hui Li
- Guangdong Provincial Research Centre for Environment Pollution Control and Remediation Materials, Department of Ecology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Research Centre for Environment Pollution Control and Remediation Materials, Department of Ecology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Research Centre for Environment Pollution Control and Remediation Materials, Department of Ecology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Research Centre for Environment Pollution Control and Remediation Materials, Department of Ecology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Integrated Surface Water-Groundwater Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Integrated Surface Water-Groundwater Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Integrated Surface Water-Groundwater Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Identification of Phosphorus Stress Related Proteins in the Seedlings of Dongxiang Wild Rice ( Oryza Rufipogon Griff.) Using Label-Free Quantitative Proteomic Analysis. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13010108. [PMID: 35052448 PMCID: PMC8774503 DOI: 10.3390/genes13010108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Phosphorus (P) deficiency tolerance in rice is a complex character controlled by polygenes. Through proteomics analysis, we could find more low P tolerance related proteins in unique P-deficiency tolerance germplasm Dongxiang wild rice (Oryza Rufipogon, DXWR), which will provide the basis for the research of its regulation mechanism. In this study, a proteomic approach as well as joint analysis with transcriptome data were conducted to identify potential unique low P response genes in DXWR during seedlings. The results showed that 3589 significant differential accumulation proteins were identified between the low P and the normal P treated root samples of DXWR. The degree of change was more than 1.5 times, including 60 up-regulated and 15 downregulated proteins, 24 of which also detected expression changes of more than 1.5-fold in the transcriptome data. Through quantitative trait locus (QTLs) matching analysis, seven genes corresponding to the significantly different expression proteins identified in this study were found to be uncharacterized and distributed in the QTLs interval related to low P tolerance, two of which (LOC_Os12g09620 and LOC_Os03g40670) were detected at both transcriptome and proteome levels. Based on the comprehensive analysis, it was found that DXWR could increase the expression of purple acid phosphatases (PAPs), membrane location of P transporters (PTs), rhizosphere area, and alternative splicing, and it could decrease reactive oxygen species (ROS) activity to deal with low P stress. This study would provide some useful insights in cloning the P-deficiency tolerance genes from wild rice, as well as elucidating the molecular mechanism of low P resistance in DXWR.
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Zhou JY, Hao DL, Yang GZ. Regulation of Cytosolic pH: The Contributions of Plant Plasma Membrane H +-ATPases and Multiple Transporters. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:12998. [PMID: 34884802 PMCID: PMC8657649 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cytosolic pH homeostasis is a precondition for the normal growth and stress responses in plants, and H+ flux across the plasma membrane is essential for cytoplasmic pH control. Hence, this review focuses on seven types of proteins that possess direct H+ transport activity, namely, H+-ATPase, NHX, CHX, AMT, NRT, PHT, and KT/HAK/KUP, to summarize their plasma-membrane-located family members, the effect of corresponding gene knockout and/or overexpression on cytosolic pH, the H+ transport pathway, and their functional regulation by the extracellular/cytosolic pH. In general, H+-ATPases mediate H+ extrusion, whereas most members of other six proteins mediate H+ influx, thus contributing to cytosolic pH homeostasis by directly modulating H+ flux across the plasma membrane. The fact that some AMTs/NRTs mediate H+-coupled substrate influx, whereas other intra-family members facilitate H+-uncoupled substrate transport, demonstrates that not all plasma membrane transporters possess H+-coupled substrate transport mechanisms, and using the transport mechanism of a protein to represent the case of the entire family is not suitable. The transport activity of these proteins is regulated by extracellular and/or cytosolic pH, with different structural bases for H+ transfer among these seven types of proteins. Notably, intra-family members possess distinct pH regulatory characterization and underlying residues for H+ transfer. This review is anticipated to facilitate the understanding of the molecular basis for cytosolic pH homeostasis. Despite this progress, the strategy of their cooperation for cytosolic pH homeostasis needs further investigation.
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- Jin-Yan Zhou
- Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forest, Jurong 212400, China;
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- The National Forestry and Grassland Administration Engineering Research Center for Germplasm Innovation and Utilization of Warm-Season Turfgrasses, Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China;
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Zhou Y, Olt P, Neuhäuser B, Moradtalab N, Bautista W, Uhde-Stone C, Neumann G, Ludewig U. Loss of LaMATE impairs isoflavonoid release from cluster roots of phosphorus-deficient white lupin. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2021; 173:1207-1220. [PMID: 34333765 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.13515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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White lupin (Lupinus albus L.) forms brush-like root structures called cluster roots under phosphorus-deficient conditions. Clusters secrete citrate and other organic compounds to mobilize sparingly soluble soil phosphates. In the context of aluminum toxicity tolerance mechanisms in other species, citrate is released via a subgroup of MATE/DTX proteins (multidrug and toxic compound extrusion/detoxification). White lupin contains 56 MATE/DTX genes. Many of these are closely related to gene orthologs with known substrates in other species. LaMATE is a marker gene for functional, mature clusters and is, together with its close homolog LaMATE3, a candidate for the citrate release. Both were highest expressed in mature clusters and when expressed in oocytes, induced inward-rectifying currents that were likely carried by endogenous channels. No citrate efflux was associated with LaMATE and LaMATE3 expression in oocytes. Furthermore, citrate secretion was largely unaffected in P-deficient composite mutant plants with genome-edited or RNAi-silenced LaMATE in roots. Moderately lower concentrations of citrate and malate in the root tissue and consequently less organic acid anion secretion and lower malate in the xylem sap were identified. Interestingly, however, less genistein was consistently found in mutant exudates, opening the possibility that LaMATE is involved in isoflavonoid release.
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- Yaping Zhou
- Institute of Crop Science, Nutritional Crop Physiology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Crop Science, Nutritional Crop Physiology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Crop Science, Nutritional Crop Physiology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Crop Science, Nutritional Crop Physiology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Hayward, California, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Hayward, California, USA
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- Institute of Crop Science, Nutritional Crop Physiology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Crop Science, Nutritional Crop Physiology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Chen Z, Song J, Li X, Arango J, Cardoso JA, Rao I, Schultze-Kraft R, Peters M, Mo X, Liu G. Physiological responses and transcriptomic changes reveal the mechanisms underlying adaptation of Stylosanthes guianensis to phosphorus deficiency. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2021; 21:466. [PMID: 34645406 PMCID: PMC8513372 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-021-03249-2] [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: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Phosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for plant growth that participates in a series of biological processes. Thus, P deficiency limits crop growth and yield. Although Stylosanthes guianensis (stylo) is an important tropical legume that displays adaptation to low phosphate (Pi) availability, its adaptive mechanisms remain largely unknown. RESULTS In this study, differences in low-P stress tolerance were investigated using two stylo cultivars ('RY2' and 'RY5') that were grown in hydroponics. Results showed that cultivar RY2 was better adapted to Pi starvation than RY5, as reflected by lower values of relative decrease rates of growth parameters than RY5 at low-P stress, especially for the reduction of shoot and root dry weight. Furthermore, RY2 exhibited higher P acquisition efficiency than RY5 under the same P treatment, although P utilization efficiency was similar between the two cultivars. In addition, better root growth performance and higher leaf and root APase activities were observed with RY2 compared to RY5. Subsequent RNA-seq analysis revealed 8,348 genes that were differentially expressed under P deficient and sufficient conditions in RY2 roots, with many Pi starvation regulated genes associated with P metabolic process, protein modification process, transport and other metabolic processes. A group of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) involved in Pi uptake and Pi homeostasis were identified, such as genes encoding Pi transporter (PT), purple acid phosphatase (PAP), and multidrug and toxin extrusion (MATE). Furthermore, a variety of genes related to transcription factors and regulators involved in Pi signaling, including genes belonging to the PHOSPHATE STARVATION RESPONSE 1-like (PHR1), WRKY and the SYG1/PHO81/XPR1 (SPX) domain, were also regulated by P deficiency in stylo roots. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals the possible mechanisms underlying the adaptation of stylo to P deficiency. The low-P tolerance in stylo is probably manifested through regulation of root growth, Pi acquisition and cellular Pi homeostasis as well as Pi signaling pathway. The identified genes involved in low-P tolerance can be potentially used to design the breeding strategy for developing P-efficient stylo cultivars to grow on acid soils in the tropics.
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- Zhijian Chen
- Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, P.R. China
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- Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, P.R. China
- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, 570110, P.R. China
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- Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, P.R. China
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- Alliance of Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cali, A.A.6713, Colombia
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- Alliance of Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cali, A.A.6713, Colombia
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- Alliance of Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cali, A.A.6713, Colombia
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- Alliance of Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cali, A.A.6713, Colombia
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- Alliance of Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cali, A.A.6713, Colombia
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- Root Biology Center, State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, P.R. China.
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- Institute of Tropical Crop Genetic Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, P.R. China.
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Torres-Rodríguez JV, Salazar-Vidal MN, Chávez Montes RA, Massange-Sánchez JA, Gillmor CS, Sawers RJH. Low nitrogen availability inhibits the phosphorus starvation response in maize (Zea mays ssp. mays L.). BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2021; 21:259. [PMID: 34090337 PMCID: PMC8178920 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-021-02997-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are macronutrients essential for crop growth and productivity. In cultivated fields, N and P levels are rarely sufficient, contributing to the gap between realized and potential production. Fertilizer application increases nutrient availability, but is not available to all farmers, nor are current rates of application sustainable or environmentally desirable. Transcriptomic studies of cereal crops have revealed dramatic responses to either low N or low P single stress treatments. In the field, however, levels of both N and P may be suboptimal. The interaction between N and P starvation responses remains to be fully characterized. RESULTS We characterized growth and root and leaf transcriptomes of young maize plants under nutrient replete, low N, low P or combined low NP conditions. We identified 1555 genes to respond to our nutrient treatments, in one or both tissues. A large group of genes, including many classical P starvation response genes, were regulated antagonistically between low N and P conditions. An additional experiment over a range of N availability indicated that a mild reduction in N levels was sufficient to repress the low P induction of P starvation genes. Although expression of P transporter genes was repressed under low N or low NP, we confirmed earlier reports of P hyper accumulation under N limitation. CONCLUSIONS Transcriptional responses to low N or P were distinct, with few genes responding in a similar way to the two single stress treatments. In combined NP stress, the low N response dominated, and the P starvation response was largely suppressed. A mild reduction in N availability was sufficient to repress the induction of P starvation associated genes. We conclude that activation of the transcriptional response to P starvation in maize is contingent on N availability.
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- J Vladimir Torres-Rodríguez
- Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (Langebio), Unidad de Genómica Avanzada, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, C.P, 36824, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (Langebio), Unidad de Genómica Avanzada, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, C.P, 36824, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Department of Evolution and Ecology, University of California-Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
- Division of Plant Sciences, Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (Langebio), Unidad de Genómica Avanzada, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, C.P, 36824, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Unidad de Biotecnología Vegetal, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco A.C. (CIATEJ) Subsede Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (Langebio), Unidad de Genómica Avanzada, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, C.P, 36824, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (Langebio), Unidad de Genómica Avanzada, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, C.P, 36824, Guanajuato, Mexico.
- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA.
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Li GZ, Liu J, Chen SJ, Wang PF, Liu HT, Dong J, Zheng YX, Xie YX, Wang CY, Guo TC, Kang GZ. Melatonin promotes potassium deficiency tolerance by regulating HAK1 transporter and its upstream transcription factor NAC71 in wheat. J Pineal Res 2021; 70:e12727. [PMID: 33666955 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Melatonin (MT) is involved in various physiological processes and stress responses in animals and plants. However, little is known about the molecular mechanisms by which MT regulates potassium deficiency (DK) tolerance in crops. In this study, an appropriate concentration (50 μmol/L) was found to enhance the tolerance of wheat plants against DK. RNA-seq analysis showed that a total of 6253 and 5873 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were separately identified in root and leaf tissues of the DK + MT-treated wheat plants. They functionally involved biological processes of secondary metabolite, signal transduction, and transport or catabolism. Of these, an upregulated high-affinity K transporter 1 (TaHAK1) gene was next characterized. TaHAK1 overexpression markedly enhanced the K absorption, while its transient silencing exhibited the opposite effect, suggesting its important role in MT-mediated DK tolerance. Moreover, yeast one-hybrid (Y1H) was used to screen the upstream regulators of TaHAK1 gene and the transcription factor TaNAC71 was identified. The binding between TaNAC71 and TaHAK1 promoter was evidenced by using Y1H, LUC, and EMSA assays. Transient overexpression of TaNAC71 in wheat protoplasts activated the TaHAK1 expression, whereas its transient silencing inhibited the TaHAK1 expression and aggravated the sensitivity to DK. Exogenous MT application greatly upregulated the expression of TaHAK1 in both transient overexpression and silencing systems. Our findings revealed some molecular mechanisms underlying MT-mediated DK tolerance and helped broaden its practical application in agriculture.
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- Ge-Zi Li
- National Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Wheat, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Wheat, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Wheat, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Wheat, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Wheat, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Wheat, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Wheat, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Wheat, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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Ma B, Zhang L, Gao Q, Wang J, Li X, Wang H, Liu Y, Lin H, Liu J, Wang X, Li Q, Deng Y, Tang W, Luan S, He Z. A plasma membrane transporter coordinates phosphate reallocation and grain filling in cereals. Nat Genet 2021; 53:906-915. [PMID: 33927398 DOI: 10.1038/s41588-021-00855-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Phosphate (Pi) is essential to plant growth and crop yield. However, it remains unknown how Pi homeostasis is maintained during cereal grain filling. Here, we identified a rice grain-filling-controlling PHO1-type Pi transporter, OsPHO1;2, through map-based cloning. Pi efflux activity and its localization to the plasma membrane of seed tissues implicated a specific role for OsPHO1;2 in Pi reallocation during grain filling. Indeed, Pi over-accumulated in developing seeds of the Ospho1;2 mutant, which inhibited the activity of ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (AGPase), important for starch synthesis, and the grain-filling defect was alleviated by overexpression of AGPase in Ospho1;2-mutant plants. A conserved function was recognized for the maize transporter ZmPHO1;2. Importantly, ectopic overexpression of OsPHO1;2 enhanced grain yield, especially under low-Pi conditions. Collectively, we discovered a mechanism underlying Pi transport, grain filling and P-use efficiency, providing an efficient strategy for improving grain yield with minimal P-fertilizer input in cereals.
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- Bin Ma
- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China.,National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.,University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, China.,Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Institute of Crops and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China.,National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Crop Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China.,National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA.
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China. .,National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.
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NH787 EMS mutant of rice variety Nagina22 exhibits higher phosphate use efficiency. Sci Rep 2021; 11:9156. [PMID: 33911118 PMCID: PMC8080636 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88419-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Rice (Oryza sativa L.), a major dietary source, is often cultivated in soils poor in available inorganic orthophosphate (Pi), which is a key nutrient for growth and development. Poor soils are amended by phosphorus (P) fertilizer, which is derived from the non-renewable rock phosphate reserves. Therefore, there is a need for developing rice varieties with high productivity under low P conditions. At the ICAR-IIRR, ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) mutagenized rice genotype Nagina22 (N22) were screened for high grain yield in Pi-deprived soil, which led to the identification of ~ 10 gain-of-function mutants including NH787. Here, detailed comparative morphophysiological, biochemical, and molecular analyses of N22 and NH787 were carried out in hydroponics and potting soil under different Pi regimes. Under Pi-deprived condition, compared with N22, NH787 exhibited higher root and vegetative biomass, the number of tillers, and grain yield. The augmented agronomic traits of NH787 were corroborated with significantly higher photosynthetic rate, pollen fertility, stigma receptivity, and the activities of antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT). Further, several genes involved in the maintenance of Pi homeostasis (GPH) were differentially regulated. The study thus revealed a wide-spectrum influence of the mutation in NH787 that contributed towards its higher Pi use efficiency (PUE).
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Dissanayaka DMSB, Ghahremani M, Siebers M, Wasaki J, Plaxton WC. Recent insights into the metabolic adaptations of phosphorus-deprived plants. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2021; 72:199-223. [PMID: 33211873 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/eraa482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Inorganic phosphate (Pi) is an essential macronutrient required for many fundamental processes in plants, including photosynthesis and respiration, as well as nucleic acid, protein, and membrane phospholipid synthesis. The huge use of Pi-containing fertilizers in agriculture demonstrates that the soluble Pi levels of most soils are suboptimal for crop growth. This review explores recent advances concerning the understanding of adaptive metabolic processes that plants have evolved to alleviate the negative impact of nutritional Pi deficiency. Plant Pi starvation responses arise from complex signaling pathways that integrate altered gene expression with post-transcriptional and post-translational mechanisms. The resultant remodeling of the transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome enhances the efficiency of root Pi acquisition from the soil, as well as the use of assimilated Pi throughout the plant. We emphasize how the up-regulation of high-affinity Pi transporters and intra- and extracellular Pi scavenging and recycling enzymes, organic acid anion efflux, membrane remodeling, and the remarkable flexibility of plant metabolism and bioenergetics contribute to the survival of Pi-deficient plants. This research field is enabling the development of a broad range of innovative and promising strategies for engineering phosphorus-efficient crops. Such cultivars are urgently needed to reduce inputs of unsustainable and non-renewable Pi fertilizers for maximum agronomic benefit and long-term global food security and ecosystem preservation.
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- D M S B Dissanayaka
- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Carl-von-Linné-Weg, Cologne, Germany
- Institute of Plant Genetics, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
- Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Biology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Wang Y, Chen YF, Wu WH. Potassium and phosphorus transport and signaling in plants. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY 2021; 63:34-52. [PMID: 33325114 DOI: 10.1111/jipb.13053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and phosphorus (P) are essential macronutrients for plant growth and development, and their availability affects crop yield. Compared with N, the relatively low availability of K and P in soils limits crop production and thus threatens food security and agricultural sustainability. Improvement of plant nutrient utilization efficiency provides a potential route to overcome the effects of K and P deficiencies. Investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying how plants sense, absorb, transport, and use K and P is an important prerequisite to improve crop nutrient utilization efficiency. In this review, we summarize current understanding of K and P transport and signaling in plants, mainly taking Arabidopsis thaliana and rice (Oryza sativa) as examples. We also discuss the mechanisms coordinating transport of N and K, as well as P and N.
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- Yi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (SKLPPB), College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (SKLPPB), College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (SKLPPB), College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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Wang F, Cui P, Tian Y, Huang Y, Wang H, Liu F, Chen Y. Maize ZmPT7 regulates Pi uptake and redistribution which is modulated by phosphorylation. PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL 2020; 18:2406-2419. [PMID: 32431055 PMCID: PMC7680542 DOI: 10.1111/pbi.13414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Phosphorus, an essential mineral macronutrient, is a major constituent of fertilizers for maize (Zea mays L.) production. However, the molecular mechanisms of phosphate (Pi) acquisition in maize plants and its redistribution remain unclear. This study presents the functional characterization of ZmPT7 in Pi uptake and redistribution in maize. The ZmPT7 was expressed in roots and leaves, and induced during Pi starvation. The ZmPT7 complemented the Pi-uptake deficiency of yeast mutant phoΔnull and Arabidopsis mutant pht1;1Δ4Δ, indicating that ZmPT7 functioned as a Pi transporter. We generated zmpt7 mutants by CRISPR/Cas9 and ZmPT7-overexpressing lines. The zmpt7 mutants showed reduced, whereas the ZmPT7-overexpressing lines displayed increased Pi-uptake capacity and Pi redistribution from old to young leaves, demonstrating that ZmPT7 played central roles in Pi acquisition and Pi redistribution from old to young leaves. The ZmCK2 kinases phosphorylated ZmPT7 at Ser-521 in old maize leaves, which enhanced transport activity of ZmPT7. The Ser-520 of Arabidopsis AtPHT1;1, a conserved residue of ZmPT7 Ser-521, was also phosphorylated by AtCK2 kinase, and the mutation of Ser-520 to Glu (phosphorylation mimic) yielded enhanced transport activity of AtPHT1;1. Taken together, these results indicate that ZmPT7 plays important roles in Pi acquisition and redistribution, and its transport activity is modulated by phosphorylation.
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- Fang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and BiochemistryCollege of Biological SciencesCenter for Maize Functional Genomics and Molecular BreedingChina Agricultural UniversityBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and BiochemistryCollege of Biological SciencesCenter for Maize Functional Genomics and Molecular BreedingChina Agricultural UniversityBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and BiochemistryCollege of Biological SciencesCenter for Maize Functional Genomics and Molecular BreedingChina Agricultural UniversityBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and BiochemistryCollege of Biological SciencesCenter for Maize Functional Genomics and Molecular BreedingChina Agricultural UniversityBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and BiochemistryCollege of Biological SciencesCenter for Maize Functional Genomics and Molecular BreedingChina Agricultural UniversityBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and BiochemistryCollege of Biological SciencesCenter for Maize Functional Genomics and Molecular BreedingChina Agricultural UniversityBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and BiochemistryCollege of Biological SciencesCenter for Maize Functional Genomics and Molecular BreedingChina Agricultural UniversityBeijingChina
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Lhamo D, Shao Q, Tang R, Luan S. Genome-Wide Analysis of the Five Phosphate Transporter Families in Camelina sativa and Their Expressions in Response to Low-P. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21218365. [PMID: 33171866 PMCID: PMC7664626 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21218365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Phosphate transporters (PHTs) play pivotal roles in phosphate (Pi) acquisition from the soil and distribution throughout a plant. However, there is no comprehensive genomic analysis of the PHT families in Camelina sativa, an emerging oilseed crop. In this study, we identified 73 CsPHT members belonging to the five major PHT families. A whole-genome triplication event was the major driving force for CsPHT expansion, with three homoeologs for each Arabidopsis ortholog. In addition, tandem gene duplications on chromosome 11, 18 and 20 further enlarged the CsPHT1 family beyond the ploidy norm. Phylogenetic analysis showed clustering of the CsPHT1 and CsPHT4 family members into four distinct groups, while CsPHT3s and CsPHT5s were clustered into two distinct groups. Promoter analysis revealed widespread cis-elements for low-P response (P1BS) specifically in CsPHT1s, consistent with their function in Pi acquisition and translocation. In silico RNA-seq analysis revealed more ubiquitous expression of several CsPHT1 genes in various tissues, whereas CsPHT2s and CsPHT4s displayed preferential expression in leaves. While several CsPHT3s were expressed in germinating seeds, most CsPHT5s were expressed in floral and seed organs. Suneson, a popular Camelina variety, displayed better tolerance to low-P than another variety, CS-CROO, which could be attributed to the higher expression of several CsPHT1/3/4/5 family genes in shoots and roots. This study represents the first effort in characterizing CsPHT transporters in Camelina, a promising polyploid oilseed crop that is highly tolerant to abiotic stress and low-nutrient status, and may populate marginal soils for biofuel production.
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- Dhondup Lhamo
- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; (Q.S.); (R.T.)
- Correspondence: (D.L.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; (Q.S.); (R.T.)
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; (Q.S.); (R.T.)
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- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; (Q.S.); (R.T.)
- Correspondence: (D.L.); (S.L.)
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Wang Y, Hou Y, Qiu J, Wang H, Wang S, Tang L, Tong X, Zhang J. Abscisic acid promotes jasmonic acid biosynthesis via a 'SAPK10-bZIP72-AOC' pathway to synergistically inhibit seed germination in rice (Oryza sativa). THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2020; 228:1336-1353. [PMID: 32583457 PMCID: PMC7689938 DOI: 10.1111/nph.16774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Abscisic acid (ABA) and jasmonic acid (JA) both inhibit seed germination, but their interactions during this process remain elusive. Here, we report the identification of a 'SAPK10-bZIP72-AOC' pathway, through which ABA promotes JA biosynthesis to synergistically inhibit rice seed germination. Using biochemical interaction and phosphorylation assays, we show that SAPK10 exhibits autophosphorylation activity on the 177th serine, which enables it to phosphorylate bZIP72 majorly on 71st serine. The SAPK10-dependent phosphorylation enhances bZIP72 protein stability as well as the DNA-binding ability to the G-box cis-element of AOC promoter, thereby elevating the AOC transcription and the endogenous concentration of JA. Blocking of JA biosynthesis significantly alleviated the ABA sensitivity on seed germination, suggesting that ABA-imposed inhibition partially relied on the elevated concentration of JA. Our findings shed a novel insight into the molecular networks of ABA-JA synergistic interaction during rice seed germination.
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- Yifeng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Rice BiologyChina National Rice Research InstituteHangzhou311400China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice BiologyChina National Rice Research InstituteHangzhou311400China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice BiologyChina National Rice Research InstituteHangzhou311400China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice BiologyChina National Rice Research InstituteHangzhou311400China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice BiologyChina National Rice Research InstituteHangzhou311400China
- College of Life ScienceYangtze UniversityJingzhou434025China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice BiologyChina National Rice Research InstituteHangzhou311400China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice BiologyChina National Rice Research InstituteHangzhou311400China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice BiologyChina National Rice Research InstituteHangzhou311400China
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Cao M, Liu H, Zhang C, Wang D, Liu X, Chen Q. Functional Analysis of StPHT1;7, a Solanum tuberosum L. Phosphate Transporter Gene, in Growth and Drought Tolerance. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 9:E1384. [PMID: 33080882 PMCID: PMC7650598 DOI: 10.3390/plants9101384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PHT1 (phosphate transporter 1) family genes play important roles in regulating plant growth and responding to stress. However, there has been little research on the role of the PHT1 family in potatoes. In this study, using molecular and bioinformatic approaches, 8 PHT1 family genes were identified from the potato genome. StPHT1;7 was highly expressed in the whole potato plants. The overexpression and silence vectors of StPHT1;7 were constructed and transformed into the potato cultivar Desiree. Consequently, StPHT1;7 overexpression (with a relative expression 2-7-fold that in the control) and silence lines (with a relative expression of 0.3%-1% that in the control) were obtained. Their growth vigor was ranked in the order overexpression line > wild type > silence line. In the absence of phosphorus, the root length of the overexpression line was approximately 2.6 times that of the wild type, while the root length of the silence line was approximately 0.6 times that of the wild type. Furthermore, their tolerance to drought stress was ranked as wild type > overexpression line > silence line. These results suggest that StPHT1;7 affects growth and stress tolerance in potato plants.
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- Minxuan Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University, Xianning 712100, China; (M.C.); (H.L.); (C.Z.); (D.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University, Xianning 712100, China; (M.C.); (H.L.); (C.Z.); (D.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University, Xianning 712100, China; (M.C.); (H.L.); (C.Z.); (D.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University, Xianning 712100, China; (M.C.); (H.L.); (C.Z.); (D.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Xianning 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianning 712100, China
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Overexpression of a phosphate transporter gene ZmPt9 from maize influences growth of transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 558:196-201. [PMID: 32962860 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.09.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Phosphate transporters (PHTs) are well-known for their roles in phosphate uptake in plants. However, their actions in imparting plant growth in plants are still not so clear. In our previous study, we observed that maize PHT1 gene ZmPt9 plays a significant role in phosphate uptake. In this study, we further characterized ZmPt9 in response to low phosphate condition through ZmPt9 promoter inductive analysis by GUS staining and quantification. To elucidate the function of ZmPt9, we generated overexpression plant in Arabidopsis. ZmPt9 overexpressing Arabidopsis plants conferred small leaves and early flowering compared with the wild-type plants. In addition, ZmPt9 can complement the late flowering phenotype of Arabidopsis mutant pht1;2. The qRT-PCR analysis revealed that overexpression of ZmPt9 in Arabidopsis changed expression levels of some flowering-related genes. Further expressed detection of hormone related genes revealed that GA and auxin maybe the main determinant for growth influences of ZmPt9. In conclusion, these results suggest that apart from phosphate transport activity, ZmPt9 can be further exploited for improving crops growth.
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Xu X, Ye J, Yang Y, Zhang M, Xu Q, Feng Y, Yuan X, Yu H, Wang Y, Yang Y, Wei X. Genome-Wide Association Study of Rice Rooting Ability at the Seedling Stage. RICE (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2020; 13:59. [PMID: 32833069 PMCID: PMC7445215 DOI: 10.1186/s12284-020-00420-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rice rooting ability is a complex agronomical trait that displays heterosis and plays an important role in rice growth and production. Only a few quantitative trait loci (QTLs) have been identified by bi-parental population. More genes or QTLs are required to dissect the genetic architecture of rice rooting ability. RESULTS To characterize the genetic basis for rice rooting ability, we used a natural rice population, genotyped by a 90 K single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array, to identify the loci associated with rooting-related traits through the genome-wide association study (GWAS). Population structure analysis divided the natural population into two subgroups: indica and japonica. We measured four traits for evaluating rice rooting ability, namely root growth ability (RGA), maximum root length (MRL), root length (RL), and root number (RN). Using the association study in three panels consisting of one for the full population, one for indica, and one for japonica, 24 SNPs associated with rooting ability-related traits were identified. Through comparison of the relative expression levels and DNA sequences between germplasm with extreme phenotypes, results showed that LOC_Os05g11810 had non-synonymous variations at the coding region, which may cause differences in root number, and that the expression levels of LOC_Os04g09900 and LOC_Os04g10060 are closely associated with root length variation. CONCLUSIONS Through evaluation of the rice rooting ability-related traits and the association mapping, we provided useful information for understanding the genetic basis of rice rooting ability and also identified some candidate genes and molecular markers for rice root breeding.
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- Xin Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China.
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Cai S, Liu F, Zhou B. Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profile Analysis of the PHT1 Gene Family in Gossypium hirsutum and Its Two Close Relatives of Subgenome Donor Species. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4905. [PMID: 32664546 PMCID: PMC7404403 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21144905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Phosphate transporter (PHT) is responsible for plant phosphorus (P) absorption and transport. PHT1 is a component of the high-affinity phosphate transporter system and plays pivotal roles in P absorption under P starvation conditions. However, in cotton, the number and identity of PHT1 genes that are crucial for P absorption from soil remain unclear. Here, genome-wide identification detected twelve PHT1 genes in Gossypium hirsutum and seven and eight PHT1 genes in two close relatives of the G. hirsutum genome-G. arboreum and G. raimondii, respectively. In addition, under low-phosphate treatment, the expressions of GaPHT1;3, GaPHT1;4, and GaPHT1;5 in roots were upregulated after 3 h of induction, and GhPHT1;3-At, GhPHT1;4-At, GhPHT1;5-At, GhPHT1;3-Dt, GhPHT1;4-Dt, and GhPHT1;5-Dt in the roots began to respond after 1 h of induction. Homologous pairs-GaPHT1;4 and GhPHT1;4-At; GaPHT1;5 and GhPHT1;5-At; GrPHT1;4 and GhPHT1;4-Dt, with GhPHT1;5-Dt and GhPHT1;5-At being syntenic-were all highly expressed in the roots under normal conditions. Among the genes highly expressed in the roots, GhPHT1;4-At, GhPHT1;5-At, GhPHT1;4-Dt and GhPHT1;5-Dt were continuously upregulated by P starvation. Therefore, it is concluded that these four genes might be key genes for P uptake in cotton roots. The results of this study provide insights into the mechanisms of P absorption and transport in cotton.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement, MOE Hybrid Cotton R&D Engineering Research Center, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.C.); (F.L.)
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Peng Z, Tian J, Luo R, Kang Y, Lu Y, Hu Y, Liu N, Zhang J, Cheng H, Niu S, Zhang J, Yao Y. MiR399d and epigenetic modification comodulate anthocyanin accumulation in Malus leaves suffering from phosphorus deficiency. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2020; 43:1148-1159. [PMID: 31833568 DOI: 10.1111/pce.13697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Inorganic phosphorus (Pi) deficiency induces anthocyanin accumulation in the leaves of some plant species; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon have not been well characterized. Here, we showed that microRNA399d (miR399d), high-affinity Pi transporter McPHT1;4, and McMYB10 are strongly induced in Malus leaves suffering from Pi deficiency. By culturing explants of transiently transformed plants in MS medium under conditions of Pi sufficiency and Pi deficiency, miR399d and McPHT1;4 were shown to play essential roles in the response to Pi deficiency and to play positive roles in the regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis. Silencing of McHDA6 expression and treatment with the inhibitor trichostatin A suggested that the low expression of McHDA6 simultaneously reduced the transcription of McMET1 and decreased the methylation level of the McMYB10 promoter; however, the expression of McMYB10 and anthocyanin content were increased. Bimolecular fluorescence complementation and yeast two-hybrid assays revealed that McHDA6 binds directly to McMET1 through its BAH2 and DNMT1-RFD domains. Based on the results of our study, we propose a mechanism for the molecular regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis, namely, the miR399d and epigenetic modification comodulation model, to explain the phenomenon in which leaves turn red under conditions of Pi deficiency.
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- Zhen Peng
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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Zhang Z, Gao S, Chu C. Improvement of nutrient use efficiency in rice: current toolbox and future perspectives. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2020; 133:1365-1384. [PMID: 31919537 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-019-03527-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
Modern agriculture relies heavily on chemical fertilizers, especially in terms of cereal production. The excess application of fertilizers not only increases production cost, but also causes severe environmental problems. As one of the major cereal crops, rice (Oryza sativa L.) provides the staple food for nearly half of population worldwide, especially in developing countries. Therefore, improving rice yield is always the priority for rice breeding. Macronutrients, especially nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), are two most important players for the grain yield of rice. However, with economic development and improved living standard, improving nutritional quality such as micronutrient contents in grains has become a new goal in order to solve the "hidden hunger." Micronutrients, such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), and selenium (Se), are critical nutritional elements for human health. Therefore, breeding the rice varieties with improved nutrient use efficiency (NUE) is thought to be one of the most feasible ways to increase both grain yield and nutritional quality with limited fertilizer input. In this review, we summarized the progresses in molecular dissection of genes for NUE by reverse genetics on macronutrients (N and P) and micronutrients (Fe, Zn, and Se), exploring natural variations for improving NUE in rice; and also, the current genetic toolbox and future perspectives for improving rice NUE are discussed.
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- Zhihua Zhang
- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- State Key Laboratory of Plant Genomics, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Genomics, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plant Genomics, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.
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Cao Y, Jain A, Ai H, Liu X, Wang X, Hu Z, Sun Y, Hu S, Shen X, Lan X, Xu G, Sun S. OsPDR2 mediates the regulation on the development response and maintenance of Pi homeostasis in rice. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2020; 149:1-10. [PMID: 32028088 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Inorganic orthophosphate (Pi), a major form of essential macronutrient phosphorus (P), is available in rhizosphere for acquisition and assimilation by plants. However, the limited availability of Pi in soils affects the growth and development of plants. In Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabidopsis), Phosphate Deficiency Response2 (AtPDR2), interacts genetically with Low Phosphate Root1 (AtLPR1) in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plays a key role in the inhibition of primary root growth (PRG) during Pi deficiency. However, the role of OsPDR2, the homolog of AtPDR2, either in roots response to Pi deficiency and/or in growth and development has not been elucidated as yet. Therefore, qRT-PCR was employed to determine the spatiotemporal effects and the availability of Pi on the expression of OsPDR2. OsPDR2 showed variable levels of relative expression pattern in vegetative and/or reproductive tissues analyzed at different stages of growth and development (5-17 weeks). Transient expression analysis revealed its subcellular localization to the ER. Further, the reverse genetics approach was employed for determining the function of OsPDR2 by generating RNAi lines (Ri2, Ri9, and Ri18). The study revealed significant inhibitory effects of RNAi-mediated suppression of OsPDR2 on the development of root, male reproductive traits, and yield. Moreover, 32P isotope labeling and split-root experiments under different Pi regime with RNAi lines revealed the function of OsPDR2 in regulating homeostasis of Pi.
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- Yue Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China; Landscape Architecture Department, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China; Institute of Eco-Environment and Plant Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Low-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, China.
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