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Feng L, Wei S, Li Y. Thaumatin-like Proteins in Legumes: Functions and Potential Applications-A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1124. [PMID: 38674533 PMCID: PMC11055134 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) comprise a complex and evolutionarily conserved protein family that participates in host defense and several developmental processes in plants, fungi, and animals. Importantly, TLPs are plant host defense proteins that belong to pathogenesis-related family 5 (PR-5), and growing evidence has demonstrated that they are involved in resistance to a variety of fungal diseases in many crop plants, particularly legumes. Nonetheless, the roles and underlying mechanisms of the TLP family in legumes remain unclear. The present review summarizes recent advances related to the classification, structure, and host resistance of legume TLPs to biotic and abiotic stresses; analyzes and predicts possible protein-protein interactions; and presents their roles in phytohormone response, root nodule formation, and symbiosis. The characteristics of TLPs provide them with broad prospects for plant breeding and other uses. Searching for legume TLP genetic resources and functional genes, and further research on their precise function mechanisms are necessary.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lanlan Feng
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China;
- Institute of Plant Protection, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China;
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Keil R, de Oliveira Neves L, da Silva LCO, Lamb TI, Berghahn E, Pita FM, Johann L, Wang Y, Feng Z, Wang G, Zuo S, Sperotto RA. Osmotin1 is involved in rice resistance to Schizotetranychus oryzae (Acari: Tetranychidae) infestation. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:2154-2161. [PMID: 38153938 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rice is one of the most consumed cereals in the world. Productivity losses are caused by different biotic stresses. One of the most common is the phytophagous mite Schizotetranychus oryzae Rossi de Simons (Acari: Tetranychidae), which inhibits plant development and seed production. The identification of plant defense proteins is important for a better understanding of the mite-plant interaction. We previously detected a high expression of Osmotin1 protein in mite-resistant rice cultivars, under infested conditions, suggesting it could be involved in plant defense against mite attack. We therefore aimed to evaluate the responses of three rice lines overexpressing Osmotin1 (OSM1-OE) and three lines lacking the Osmotin1 gene (osm1-ko) to mite attack. RESULTS The numbers of individuals (adults, immature stages, and eggs) were significantly lower in OSM1-OE lines than those in wild-type (WT) plants. On the other hand, the osm1-ko lines showed larger numbers of mites per leaf than WT plants. When plants reached the full maturity stage, two out of the three infested OSM1-OE lines presented lower plant height than WT, while the three osm1-ko lines (infested or not) presented higher plant height than WT. The reduction in seed number caused by mite infestation was lower in OSM1-OE lines (12-19%) than in WT plants (34%), while osm1-ko lines presented higher reduction (24-54%) in seed number than WT plants (13%). CONCLUSION These data suggest that Osmotin1 is involved in rice resistance to S. oryzae infestation. This is the first work showing increased plant resistance to herbivory overexpressing an Osmotin gene. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Rosana Keil
- Life Sciences Area, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
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- Life Sciences Area, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Sustainable Environmental Systems, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Zhongshan Biological Breeding Laboratory, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Zhongshan Biological Breeding Laboratory, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Zhongshan Biological Breeding Laboratory, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Zhongshan Biological Breeding Laboratory, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Life Sciences Area, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Plant Physiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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Zhao Y, Yang X, Zhang J, Huang L, Shi Z, Tian Z, Sha A, Lu G. Thaumatin-like protein family genes VfTLP4-3 and VfTLP5 are critical for faba bean's response to drought stress at the seedling stage. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 206:108243. [PMID: 38048701 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108243] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) are a diverse family of pathogenesis-related proteins (PR-5) found in various plant species. Faba bean is an economically important crop known for its nutritional value and resilience to harsh environmental conditions, including drought. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the gene structure, phylogenetics, and expression patterns of TLP genes in faba bean, with a specific focus on their response to drought stress. A total of 10 TLP genes were identified and characterized from the faba bean transcriptome, which could be classified into four distinct groups based on their evolutionary relationships. Conserved cysteine residues and REDDD motifs, which are characteristic features of TLPs, were found in most of the identified VfTLP members, and these proteins were likely to reside in the cytoplasm. Two genes, VfTLP4-3 and VfTLP5, exhibited significant upregulation under drought conditions. Additionally, ectopically expressing VfTLP4-3 and VfTLP5 in tobacco leaves resulted in enhanced drought tolerance and increased peroxidase (POD) activity. Moreover, the protein VfTLP4-3 was hypothesized to interact with glycoside hydrolase family 18 (GH18), endochitinase, dehydrin, Barwin, and aldolase, all of which are implicated in chitin metabolism. Conversely, VfTLP5 was anticipated to associate with peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase-like 3, a molecule linked to the synthesis of proline. These findings suggest that these genes may play crucial roles in mediating the drought response in faba bean through the regulation of these metabolic pathways, and serve as a foundation for future genetic improvement strategies targeting enhanced drought resilience in this economically important crop.
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- Yongguo Zhao
- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, 525000, PR China; Maoming Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Maoming, 525000, PR China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, 525000, PR China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, 525000, PR China; College of Agriculture, Yangtze University, Jinzhou, 434023, PR China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, 525000, PR China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, 525000, PR China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430062, PR China.
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- College of Agriculture, Yangtze University, Jinzhou, 434023, PR China.
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, 525000, PR China.
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On the world stage, the increase in temperatures due to global warming is already a reality that has become one of the main challenges faced by the scientific community. Since agriculture is highly dependent on climatic conditions, it may suffer a great impact in the short term if no measures are taken to adapt and mitigate the agricultural system. Plant responses to abiotic stresses have been the subject of research by numerous groups worldwide. Initially, these studies were concentrated on model plants, and, later, they expanded their studies in several economically important crops such as rice, corn, soybeans, coffee, and others. However, agronomic evaluations for the launching of cultivars and the classical genetic improvement process focus, above all, on productivity, historically leaving factors such as tolerance to abiotic stresses in the background. Considering the importance of the impact that abiotic stresses can have on agriculture in the short term, new strategies are currently being sought and adopted in breeding programs to understand the physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses to environmental disturbances in plants of agronomic interest, thus ensuring the world food security. Moreover, integration of these approaches is bringing new insights on breeding. We will discuss how water deficit, high temperatures, and salinity exert effects on plants.
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Singh PK, Indoliya Y, Agrawal L, Awasthi S, Deeba F, Dwivedi S, Chakrabarty D, Shirke PA, Pandey V, Singh N, Dhankher OP, Barik SK, Tripathi RD. Genomic and proteomic responses to drought stress and biotechnological interventions for enhanced drought tolerance in plants. CURRENT PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 29:100239. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpb.2022.100239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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