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Jones DM, Hepworth J, Wells R, Pullen N, Trick M, Morris RJ. A transcriptomic time-series reveals differing trajectories during pre-floral development in the apex and leaf in winter and spring varieties of Brassica napus. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3538. [PMID: 38347020 PMCID: PMC10861513 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53526-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
Abstract
Oilseed rape (Brassica napus) is an important global oil crop, with spring and winter varieties grown commercially. To understand the transcriptomic differences between these varieties, we collected transcriptomes from apex and leaf tissue from a spring variety, Westar, and a winter variety, Tapidor, before, during, and after vernalisation treatment, until the plants flowered. Large transcriptomic differences were noted in both varieties during the vernalisation treatment because of temperature and day length changes. Transcriptomic alignment revealed that the apex transcriptome reflects developmental state, whereas the leaf transcriptome is more closely aligned to the age of the plant. Similar numbers of copies of genes were expressed in both varieties during the time series, although key flowering time genes exhibited expression pattern differences. BnaFLC copies on A2 and A10 are the best candidates for the increased vernalisation requirement of Tapidor. Other BnaFLC copies show tissue-dependent reactivation of expression post-cold, with these dynamics suggesting some copies have retained or acquired a perennial nature. BnaSOC1 genes, also related to the vernalisation pathway, have expression profiles which suggest tissue subfunctionalisation. This understanding may help to breed varieties with more consistent or robust vernalisation responses, of special importance due to the milder winters resulting from climate change.
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- D Marc Jones
- Crop Genetics, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK.
- Computational and Systems Biology, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK.
- Synthace, The WestWorks, 195 Wood Lane, 4th Floor, London, W12 7FQ, UK.
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- Crop Genetics, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
- Department of Biosciences, Durham University, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK
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- Crop Genetics, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
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- Crop Genetics, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
- Computational and Systems Biology, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
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- Computational and Systems Biology, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
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- Crop Genetics, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
- Computational and Systems Biology, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
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Liu Z, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Xu L, Zhou L, Yang W, Zhao H, Zhao J, Wang F. Development of Omni InDel and supporting database for maize. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1216505. [PMID: 37457340 PMCID: PMC10344896 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1216505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Insertions-deletions (InDels) are the second most abundant molecular marker in the genome and have been widely used in molecular biology research along with simple sequence repeats (SSR) and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP). However, InDel variant mining and marker development usually focuses on a single type of dimorphic InDel, which does not reflect the overall InDel diversity across the genome. Here, we developed Omni InDels for maize, soybean, and rice based on sequencing data and genome assembly that included InDel variants with base lengths from 1 bp to several Mb, and we conducted a detailed classification of Omni InDels. Moreover, we screened a set of InDels that are easily detected and typed (Perfect InDels) from the Omni InDels, verified the site authenticity using 3,587 germplasm resources from 11 groups, and analyzed the germplasm resources. Furthermore, we developed a Multi-InDel set based on the Omni InDels; each Multi-InDel contains multiple InDels, which greatly increases site polymorphism, they can be detected in multiple platforms such as fluorescent capillary electrophoresis and sequencing. Finally, we developed an online database website to make Omni InDels easy to use and share and developed a visual browsing function called "Variant viewer" for all Omni InDel sites to better display the variant distribution.
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- Zhihao Liu
- Key Laboratory of Crop DNA Fingerprinting Innovation and Utilization (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences (BAAFS), Beijing, China
- College of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop DNA Fingerprinting Innovation and Utilization (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences (BAAFS), Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop DNA Fingerprinting Innovation and Utilization (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences (BAAFS), Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop DNA Fingerprinting Innovation and Utilization (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences (BAAFS), Beijing, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Agrobiology, Institute of Crop Germplasm and Biotechnology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Agrobiology, Institute of Crop Germplasm and Biotechnology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop DNA Fingerprinting Innovation and Utilization (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences (BAAFS), Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop DNA Fingerprinting Innovation and Utilization (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences (BAAFS), Beijing, China
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