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Dueñas C, Pagano A, Calvio C, Srikanthan DS, Slamet-Loedin I, Balestrazzi A, Macovei A. Genotype-specific germination behavior induced by sustainable priming techniques in response to water deprivation stress in rice. Front Plant Sci 2024; 15:1344383. [PMID: 38390302 PMCID: PMC10881859 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1344383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
Abstract
Water stress brought about by climate change is among the major global concerns threatening food security. Rice is an important staple food which requires high water resources. Being a semi-aquatic plant, rice is particularly susceptible to drought. The aim of this work was to develop techniques directed to promote rice resilience to water deprivation stress during germination by implementing specific seed priming treatments. Five popular Italian rice varieties were subjected to priming treatments using novel, sustainable solutions, like poly-gamma-glutamic acid (γ-PGA), denatured γ-PGA (dPGA), and iron (Fe) pulsing, alone or in combination. The effect of the developed priming methods was tested under optimal conditions as well as under water deprivation stress imposed by polyethylene glycol (PEG) treatments. The priming efficacy was phenotypically determined in terms of germination behavior by measuring a series of parameters (germinability, germination index, mean germination time, seed vigor index, root and shoot length, germination stress tolerance index). Biochemical analyses were carried out to measure the levels of iron uptake and accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Integrative data analyses revealed that the rice varieties exhibited a strong genotype- and treatment-specific germination behavior. PEG strongly inhibited germination while most of the priming treatments were able to rescue it in all varieties tested except for Unico, which can be defined as highly stress sensitive. Molecular events (DNA repair, antioxidant response, iron homeostasis) associated with the transition from seed to seedling were monitored in terms of changes in gene expression profiles in two varieties sensitive to water deprivation stress with different responses to priming. The investigated genes appeared to be differentially expressed in a genotype-, priming treatment-, stress- and stage-dependent manner. The proposed seed priming treatments can be envisioned as sustainable and versatile agricultural practices that could help in addressing the impact of climate challenges on the agri-food system.
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- Conrado Dueñas
- Department of Biology and Biotechnology 'L. Spallanzani', University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology 'L. Spallanzani', University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology 'L. Spallanzani', University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Trait and Genome Engineering Cluster, Rice Breeding Innovations, International Rice Research Institute, Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology 'L. Spallanzani', University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology 'L. Spallanzani', University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Itam MO, Iohannes SD, Albertsen M, Andrade M, Bor GA, Atta-Krah K, Bertram R, Danquah E, Horvath DM, Jones T, Mugehu E, Okwuonu I, Ooko-Ombaka A, Roberts RJ, Slamet-Loedin I, Tripathi L, Ubi BE, Varshney RK, Venturi V, Wagaba H, Zeigler R, Creasey Krainer KM. Demonstrating the benefit of agricultural biotechnology in developing countries by bridging the public and private sectors. Nat Plants 2024; 10:2-5. [PMID: 38151530 DOI: 10.1038/s41477-023-01604-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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- Michael O Itam
- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- CIP-Mozambique, International Potato Center, Maputo, Mozambique
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- Global Farmer Network, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Eldoret, Kenya
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- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- United States Agency for International Development, Washington, DC, USA
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- West African Center for Crop Improvement, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Nigeria
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- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, Centre for Crop & Food Innovation, Food Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Trieste, Italy
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- National Agricultural Research Organisation, Kampala, Uganda
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Entine J, Felipe MSS, Groenewald JH, Kershen DL, Lema M, McHughen A, Nepomuceno AL, Ohsawa R, Ordonio RL, Parrott WA, Quemada H, Ramage C, Slamet-Loedin I, Smyth SJ, Wray-Cahen D. Regulatory approaches for genome edited agricultural plants in select countries and jurisdictions around the world. Transgenic Res 2021; 30:551-584. [PMID: 33970411 PMCID: PMC8316157 DOI: 10.1007/s11248-021-00257-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Genome editing in agriculture and food is leading to new, improved crops and other products. Depending on the regulatory approach taken in each country or region, commercialization of these crops and products may or may not require approval from the respective regulatory authorities. This paper describes the regulatory landscape governing genome edited agriculture and food products in a selection of countries and regions.
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- Jon Entine
- Genetic Literacy Project, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology Program, Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciencia Y Tecnología and Maestría en Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Bernal Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA.
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Crop Biotechnology Center, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Maligaya, Science City of Munoz, Philippines
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- Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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- Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Industry Engagement), Rautaki Solutions Pty Ltd, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences, Cluster Lead-Trait and Genome Engineering, International Rice Research Institute, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington, DC, USA
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Van Der Straeten D, Bhullar NK, De Steur H, Gruissem W, MacKenzie D, Pfeiffer W, Qaim M, Slamet-Loedin I, Strobbe S, Tohme J, Trijatmiko KR, Vanderschuren H, Van Montagu M, Zhang C, Bouis H. Multiplying the efficiency and impact of biofortification through metabolic engineering. Nat Commun 2020; 11:5203. [PMID: 33060603 PMCID: PMC7567076 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19020-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Ending all forms of hunger by 2030, as set forward in the UN-Sustainable Development Goal 2 (UN-SDG2), is a daunting but essential task, given the limited timeline ahead and the negative global health and socio-economic impact of hunger. Malnutrition or hidden hunger due to micronutrient deficiencies affects about one third of the world population and severely jeopardizes economic development. Staple crop biofortification through gene stacking, using a rational combination of conventional breeding and metabolic engineering strategies, should enable a leap forward within the coming decade. A number of specific actions and policy interventions are proposed to reach this goal.
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- Dominique Van Der Straeten
- Laboratory of Functional Plant Biology, Department of Biology, Ghent University, K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35, B-9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Molecular Plant Biology, ETH Zurich, Universitaetstrasse 2, 8092, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Molecular Plant Biology, ETH Zurich, Universitaetstrasse 2, 8092, Zurich, Switzerland
- Advanced Plant Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, University of Goettingen, Platz der Goettinger Sieben 5, 37073, Goettingen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Functional Plant Biology, Department of Biology, Ghent University, K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35, B-9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- International Center for Tropical Agriculture, CIAT, Cali, Colombia
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- Tropical Crop Improvement Lab, Department of Biosystems, KU Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium
- Plant Genetics, TERRA Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Biotech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- International Plant Biotechnology Outreach, B-9052, Zwijnaarde, Belgium
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, DC, USA.
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Oliva N, Florida Cueto-Reaño M, Trijatmiko KR, Samia M, Welsch R, Schaub P, Beyer P, Mackenzie D, Boncodin R, Reinke R, Slamet-Loedin I, Mallikarjuna Swamy BP. Molecular characterization and safety assessment of biofortified provitamin A rice. Sci Rep 2020; 10:1376. [PMID: 31992721 PMCID: PMC6987151 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-57669-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Part of the studies involved in safety assessment of genetically engineered crops includes characterizing the organization, integrity, and stability of the inserted DNA and evaluating the potential allergenicity and toxicity of newly-expressed proteins. Molecular characterization of the introduced DNA in provitamin A biofortified rice event GR2E confirmed insertion of a single copy of the transfer-DNA in the genome and its inheritance as a single locus. Nucleotide sequencing of the inserted DNA confirmed it was introduced without modifications. The phytoene synthase, and carotene desaturase proteins did not display sequence similarity with allergens or toxins. Both proteins were rapidly digested in simulated gastric fluid and their enzymatic activity was inhibited upon heat treatment. Acute oral toxicity testing of the protein in mice demonstrated lack of adverse effects. These evidences substantiated the lack of any identifiable hazards for both proteins and in combination with other existing comparative analyses provided assurance that food derived from this rice is safe. This conclusion is in line with those of the regulatory agencies of US Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada and Food Standard Australia and New Zealand.
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- Norman Oliva
- Strategic Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Strategic Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Strategic Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Strategic Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Faculty of Biology, Cell Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Biology, Cell Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Biology, Cell Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for International Crop Improvement, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
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- Strategic Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Strategic Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Strategic Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, Philippines.
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- Strategic Innovation Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Dixit S, Kumar Biswal A, Min A, Henry A, Oane RH, Raorane ML, Longkumer T, Pabuayon IM, Mutte SK, Vardarajan AR, Miro B, Govindan G, Albano-Enriquez B, Pueffeld M, Sreenivasulu N, Slamet-Loedin I, Sundarvelpandian K, Tsai YC, Raghuvanshi S, Hsing YIC, Kumar A, Kohli A. Action of multiple intra-QTL genes concerted around a co-localized transcription factor underpins a large effect QTL. Sci Rep 2015; 5:15183. [PMID: 26507552 PMCID: PMC4623671 DOI: 10.1038/srep15183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Sub-QTLs and multiple intra-QTL genes are hypothesized to underpin large-effect QTLs. Known QTLs over gene families, biosynthetic pathways or certain traits represent functional gene-clusters of genes of the same gene ontology (GO). Gene-clusters containing genes of different GO have not been elaborated, except in silico as coexpressed genes within QTLs. Here we demonstrate the requirement of multiple intra-QTL genes for the full impact of QTL qDTY12.1 on rice yield under drought. Multiple evidences are presented for the need of the transcription factor 'no apical meristem' (OsNAM12.1) and its co-localized target genes of separate GO categories for qDTY12.1 function, raising a regulon-like model of genetic architecture. The molecular underpinnings of qDTY12.1 support its effectiveness in further improving a drought tolerant genotype and for its validity in multiple genotypes/ecosystems/environments. Resolving the combinatorial value of OsNAM12.1 with individual intra-QTL genes notwithstanding, identification and analyses of qDTY12.1has fast-tracked rice improvement towards food security.
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- Shalabh Dixit
- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Corrensstrasse 03, 06466 Gatersleben, Germany
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Corrensstrasse 03, 06466 Gatersleben, Germany
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica, 128 Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nankang, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
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- Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, 110021, India
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- Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica, 128 Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nankang, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO 7777, Metro Manila-1226, Philippines
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Cantos C, Francisco P, Trijatmiko KR, Slamet-Loedin I, Chadha-Mohanty PK. Identification of "safe harbor" loci in indica rice genome by harnessing the property of zinc-finger nucleases to induce DNA damage and repair. Front Plant Sci 2014; 5:302. [PMID: 25018764 PMCID: PMC4071976 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2014.00302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2014] [Accepted: 06/09/2014] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs) have proved to be successful tools for targeted genome manipulation in several organisms. Their main property is the induction of double-strand breaks (DSBs) at specific sites, which are further repaired through homologous recombination (HR) or non-homologous end joining (NHEJ). However, for the appropriate integration of genes at specific chromosomal locations, proper sites for gene integration need to be identified. These regions, hereby named safe harbor loci, must be localized in non-coding regions and possess high gene expression. In the present study, three different ZFN constructs (pZFN1, pZFN2, pZFN3), harboring β-glucuronidase (GUS) as a reporter gene, were used to identify safe harbor loci on rice chromosomes. The constructs were delivered into IR64 rice by using an improved Agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocol, based on the use of immature embryos. Gene expression was measured by histochemical GUS activity and the flanking regions were determined through thermal-asymmetric interlaced polymerase chain reaction (TAIL PCR). Following sequencing, 28 regions were identified as putative sites for safe integration, but only one was localized in a non-coding region and also possessed high GUS expression. These findings have significant applicability to create crops with new and valuable traits, since the site can be subsequently used to stably introduce one or more genes in a targeted manner.
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- Christian Cantos
- Gene Transformation Lab, Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research InstituteMetro Manila, Philippines
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- Gene Transformation Lab, Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research InstituteMetro Manila, Philippines
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- Indonesian Center for Agricultural Biotechnology and Genetic Resources Research and DevelopmentBogor, Indonesia
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- Gene Transformation Lab, Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research InstituteMetro Manila, Philippines
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- Gene Transformation Lab, Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research InstituteMetro Manila, Philippines
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Gamuyao R, Chin JH, Pariasca-Tanaka J, Pesaresi P, Catausan S, Dalid C, Slamet-Loedin I, Tecson-Mendoza EM, Wissuwa M, Heuer S. The protein kinase Pstol1 from traditional rice confers tolerance of phosphorus deficiency. Nature 2012; 488:535-9. [PMID: 22914168 DOI: 10.1038/nature11346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 369] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2011] [Accepted: 06/25/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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As an essential macroelement for all living cells, phosphorus is indispensable in agricultural production systems. Natural phosphorus reserves are limited, and it is therefore important to develop phosphorus-efficient crops. A major quantitative trait locus for phosphorus-deficiency tolerance, Pup1, was identified in the traditional aus-type rice variety Kasalath about a decade ago. However, its functional mechanism remained elusive until the locus was sequenced, showing the presence of a Pup1-specific protein kinase gene, which we have named phosphorus-starvation tolerance 1 (PSTOL1). This gene is absent from the rice reference genome and other phosphorus-starvation-intolerant modern varieties. Here we show that overexpression of PSTOL1 in such varieties significantly enhances grain yield in phosphorus-deficient soil. Further analyses show that PSTOL1 acts as an enhancer of early root growth, thereby enabling plants to acquire more phosphorus and other nutrients. The absence of PSTOL1 and other genes-for example, the submergence-tolerance gene SUB1A-from modern rice varieties underlines the importance of conserving and exploring traditional germplasm. Introgression of this quantitative trait locus into locally adapted rice varieties in Asia and Africa is expected to considerably enhance productivity under low phosphorus conditions.
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- Rico Gamuyao
- International Rice Research Institute, DAPO Box 7777 Metro, Manila 1301, Philippines
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Brar D, Virk P, Grewal D, Slamet-Loedin I, Fitzgerald M, Khush G. Breeding rice varieties with improved grain and nutritional quality. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1757-837x.2012.00140.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- D.S. Brar
- International Rice Research Institute; Manila; Philippines
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- International Rice Research Institute; Manila; Philippines
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- International Rice Research Institute; Manila; Philippines
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- International Rice Research Institute; Manila; Philippines
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