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Shiose L, Dos Reis Moreira J, Lira BS, Ponciano G, Gomez Ocampo G, Wu RTA, Dos Santos Júnior JL, Ntelkis N, Clicque E, Oliveira MJ, Lubini G, Floh EIS, Botto JF, Ferreira MJP, Goossens A, Freschi L, Rossi M. A tomato B-box protein regulates plant development and fruit quality through the interaction with PIF4, HY5 and RIN transcription factors. J Exp Bot 2024:erae119. [PMID: 38492237 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erae119] [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: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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During the last decade, the knowledge about BBX proteins has abruptly increased. Genome-wide studies identified BBX gene family in several ornamental, industry and food crops; however, the reports regarding the role of these genes as regulators of agronomically important traits are scarce. Here, by phenotyping a knockout mutant, we performed a comprehensive functional characterization of the tomato locus Solyc12g089240, hereafter called SlBBX20. The data revealed the encoded protein as a positive regulator of light signaling affecting several physiological processes during plant lifespan. By the inhibition of PHYTOCHROME INTERACTING FACTOR 4 (SlPIF4)-auxin crosstalk, SlBBX20 regulates photomorphogenesis. Later, it controls the balance between cell division and expansion to guarantee the correct vegetative and reproductive development. In fruits, SlBBX20 is transcriptionally induced by the master transcription factor RIPENING INHIBITOR (SlRIN) and, together with ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL 5 (SlHY5), upregulates flavonoids biosynthetic genes. Finally, SlBBX20 promotes the accumulation of steroidal glycoalkaloids and attenuates Botrytis cinerea infection. This work clearly demonstrates that BBX proteins are multilayer regulators of plant physiology, not only because they affect multiple processes along plant development but also regulate other genes at the transcriptional and post-translational levels.
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- Lumi Shiose
- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- IFEVA, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires y Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Avenida San Martín 4453, Buenos Aires C1417DSE, Argentina
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 71, Ghent, Belgium
- Center for Plant Systems Biology, VIB, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 71, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 71, Ghent, Belgium
- Center for Plant Systems Biology, VIB, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 71, Ghent, Belgium
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes 3900, 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, Brasil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- IFEVA, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires y Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Avenida San Martín 4453, Buenos Aires C1417DSE, Argentina
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 71, Ghent, Belgium
- Center for Plant Systems Biology, VIB, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 71, Ghent, Belgium
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, Brasil
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Basso MF, Lourenço-Tessutti IT, Moreira-Pinto CE, Mendes RAG, Pereira DG, Grandis A, Macedo LLP, Macedo AF, Gomes ACMM, Arraes FBM, Togawa RC, do Carmo Costa MM, Marcelino-Guimaraes FC, Silva MCM, Floh EIS, Buckeridge MS, de Almeida Engler J, Grossi-de-Sa MF. Overexpression of the GmEXPA1 gene reduces plant susceptibility to Meloidogyne incognita. Plant Cell Rep 2023; 42:137-152. [PMID: 36348064 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-022-02941-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The overexpression of the soybean GmEXPA1 gene reduces plant susceptibility to M. incognita by the increase of root lignification. Plant expansins are enzymes that act in a pH-dependent manner in the plant cell wall loosening and are associated with improved tolerance or resistance to abiotic or biotic stresses. Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) can alter the expression profile of several expansin genes in infected root cells. Studies have shown that overexpression or downregulation of particular expansin genes can reduce plant susceptibility to PPNs. Root-knot nematodes (RKN) are obligate sedentary endoparasites of the genus Meloidogyne spp. of which M. incognita is one of the most reported species. Herein, using a transcriptome dataset and real-time PCR assays were identified an expansin A gene (GmEXPA1; Glyma.02G109100) that is upregulated in the soybean nematode-resistant genotype PI595099 compared to the susceptible cultivar BRS133 during plant parasitism by M. incognita. To understand the role of the GmEXPA1 gene during the interaction between soybean plant and M. incognita were generated stable A. thaliana and N. tabacum transgenic lines. Remarkably, both A. thaliana and N. tabacum transgenic lines overexpressing the GmEXPA1 gene showed reduced susceptibility to M. incognita. Furthermore, plant growth, biomass accumulation, and seed yield were not affected in these transgenic lines. Interestingly, significant upregulation of the NtACC oxidase and NtEFE26 genes, involved in ethylene biosynthesis, and NtCCR and Nt4CL genes, involved in lignin biosynthesis, was observed in roots of the N. tabacum transgenic lines, which also showed higher lignin content. These data suggested a possible link between GmEXPA1 gene expression and increased lignification of the root cell wall. Therefore, these data support that engineering of the GmEXPA1 gene in soybean offers a powerful biotechnology tool to assist in RKN management.
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- Marcos Fernando Basso
- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- Federal University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- Federal University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- Federal University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Department of Botany, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-090, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
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- Department of Botany, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-090, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
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- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
- Embrapa Soybean, Londrina, PR, 86001-970, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
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- Department of Botany, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-090, Brazil
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- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
- INRAE, Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, ISA, 06903, Sophia Antipolis, France
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-901, Brazil.
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil.
- Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 71966-700, Brazil.
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Lira BS, Oliveira MJ, Shiose L, Vicente MH, Souza GPC, Floh EIS, Purgatto E, Nogueira FTS, Freschi L, Rossi M. SlBBX28 positively regulates plant growth and flower number in an auxin-mediated manner in tomato. Plant Mol Biol 2022; 110:253-268. [PMID: 35798935 DOI: 10.1007/s11103-022-01298-1] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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SlBBX28 is a positive regulator of auxin metabolism and signaling, affecting plant growth and flower number in tomato B-box domain-containing proteins (BBXs) comprise a family of transcription factors that regulate several processes, such as photomorphogenesis, flowering, and stress responses. For this reason, attention is being directed toward the functional characterization of these proteins, although knowledge in species other than Arabidopsis thaliana remains scarce. Particularly in the tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, only three out of 31 SlBBX proteins have been functionally characterized to date. To deepen the understanding of the role of these proteins in tomato plant development and yield, SlBBX28, a light-responsive gene, was constitutively silenced, resulting in plants with smaller leaves and fewer flowers per inflorescence. Moreover, SlBBX28 knockdown reduced hypocotyl elongation in darkness-grown tomato. Analyses of auxin content and responsiveness revealed that SlBBX28 promotes auxin-mediated responses. Altogether, the data revealed that SlBBX28 promotes auxin production and signaling, ultimately leading to proper hypocotyl elongation, leaf expansion, and inflorescence development, which are crucial traits determining tomato yield.
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- Bruno Silvestre Lira
- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Escola Superior de Agricultura 'Luiz de Queiroz', Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Basso MF, Lourenço-Tessutti IT, Moreira-Pinto CE, Mendes RAG, Paes-de-Melo B, das Neves MR, Macedo AF, Figueiredo V, Grandis A, Macedo LLP, Arraes FBM, do Carmo Costa MM, Togawa RC, Enrich-Prast A, Marcelino-Guimaraes FC, Gomes ACMM, Silva MCM, Floh EIS, Buckeridge MS, de Almeida Engler J, Grossi-de-Sa MF. Overexpression of a soybean Globin (GmGlb1-1) gene reduces plant susceptibility to Meloidogyne incognita. Planta 2022; 256:83. [PMID: 36112244 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-022-03992-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The overexpression of the GmGlb1-1 gene reduces plant susceptibility to Meloidogyne incognita. Non-symbiotic globin class #1 (Glb1) genes are expressed in different plant organs, have a high affinity for oxygen, and are related to nitric oxide (NO) turnover. Previous studies showed that soybean Glb1 genes are upregulated in soybean plants under flooding conditions. Herein, the GmGlb1-1 gene was identified in soybean as being upregulated in the nematode-resistant genotype PI595099 compared to the nematode-susceptible cultivar BRS133 during plant parasitism by Meloidogyne incognita. The Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana tabacum transgenic lines overexpressing the GmGlb1-1 gene showed reduced susceptibility to M. incognita. Consistently, gall morphology data indicated that pJ2 nematodes that infected the transgenic lines showed developmental alterations and delayed parasitism progress. Although no significant changes in biomass and seed yield were detected, the transgenic lines showed an elongated, etiolation-like growth under well-irrigation, and also developed more axillary roots under flooding conditions. In addition, transgenic lines showed upregulation of some important genes involved in plant defense response to oxidative stress. In agreement, higher hydrogen peroxide accumulation and reduced activity of reactive oxygen species (ROS) detoxification enzymes were also observed in these transgenic lines. Thus, based on our data and previous studies, it was hypothesized that constitutive overexpression of the GmGlb1-1 gene can interfere in the dynamics of ROS production and NO scavenging, enhancing the acquired systemic acclimation to biotic and abiotic stresses, and improving the cellular homeostasis. Therefore, these collective data suggest that ectopic or nematode-induced overexpression, or enhanced expression of the GmGlb1-1 gene using CRISPR/dCas9 offers great potential for application in commercial soybean cultivars aiming to reduce plant susceptibility to M. incognita.
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- Marcos Fernando Basso
- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- Federal University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- Federal University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Department of Botany, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-090, Brazil
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- Multiuser Unit of Environmental Analysis and Institute of Biology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-971, Brazil
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- Department of Botany, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-090, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Multiuser Unit of Environmental Analysis and Institute of Biology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-971, Brazil
- Biogas Research Center and Department of Thematic Studies, Environmental Change, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- Embrapa Soybean, Londrina, PR, 86001-970, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Department of Botany, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-090, Brazil
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- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
- INRAE, Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, ISA, 06903, Sophia Antipolis, France
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, PqEB Final, W5 Norte, PO Box 02372, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil.
- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT Plant Stress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil.
- Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 71966-700, Brazil.
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Dos Santos �L, Floh EIS, Kato MJ. Biosynthesis of tetrahydrobenzofuran neolignans in somatic embryos of Ocotea catharinensis. Eclet Quim J 2022. [DOI: 10.26850/1678-4618eqj.v47.2si.2022.p54-66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Somatic embryos of Ocotea catharinensis were used as a model to investigate the biosynthetic pathway of tetrahydrobenzofuran neolignan formation by means of feeding 13C-labelled precursors followed by analysis using MS and 13C NMR. Isotopomers of L-[13C]-phenylalanine administered to embryos were incorporated into tetrahydrobenzofuran neolignans and the analysis of 13C NMR clearly revealed the enriched position of precursors. While feeding a series of putative intermediate including [8�13C]-ferulic acid, [8�13C]-glycoferulic acid, and [8�13C]-coniferyl alcohol were not successful in incorporation to the neolignans, the [8�13C]-coniferyl acetate was detected as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neolignan 5�-methoxy-porosin. In the bioconversion assay using the protein fraction from the embryogenic cultures, only the substrate coniferyl acetate was converted into isoeugenol, which together with eugenol, is one of the putative precursors of neolignan formation. These findings support that the tetrahydrobenzofuran neolignans are derived from the oxidative coupling between units of E- isoeugenol and 5�-methoxy-eugenol leading to a regio- and stereospecific products.
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Dos Santos �L, Floh EIS, Kato MJ. Biosynthesis of tetrahydrobenzofuran neolignans in somatic embryos of Ocotea catharinensis. Eclet Quim J 2022. [DOI: 10.26850/1678-4618eqj.v47.2si.2022.p37-53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Somatic embryos of Ocotea catharinensis were used as a model to investigate the biosynthetic pathway of tetrahydrobenzofuran neolignan formation by means of feeding 13C-labelled precursors followed by analysis using MS and 13C NMR. Isotopomers of L-[13C]-phenylalanine administered to embryos were incorporated into tetrahydrobenzofuran neolignans and the analysis of 13C NMR clearly revealed the enriched position of precursors. While feeding a series of putative intermediate including [8�13C]-ferulic acid, [8�13C]-glycoferulic acid, and [8�13C]-coniferyl alcohol were not successful in incorporation to the neolignans, the [8�13C]-coniferyl acetate was detected as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neolignan 5�-methoxy-porosin. In the bioconversion assay using the protein fraction from the embryogenic cultures, only the substrate coniferyl acetate was converted into isoeugenol, which together with eugenol, is one of the putative precursors of neolignan formation. These findings support that the tetrahydrobenzofuran neolignans are derived from the oxidative coupling between units of E- isoeugenol and 5�-methoxy-eugenol leading to a regio- and stereospecific products.
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Borges Araujo AJ, Cerruti GV, Zuccarelli R, Rodriguez Ruiz M, Freschi L, Singh R, Moerschbacher BM, Floh EIS, Wendt dos Santos AL. Proteomic Analysis of S-Nitrosation Sites During Somatic Embryogenesis in Brazilian Pine, Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze. Front Plant Sci 2022; 13:902068. [PMID: 35845673 PMCID: PMC9280032 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.902068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cysteine S-nitrosation is a redox-based post-translational modification that mediates nitric oxide (NO) regulation of various aspects of plant growth, development and stress responses. Despite its importance, studies exploring protein signaling pathways that are regulated by S-nitrosation during somatic embryogenesis have not been performed. In the present study, endogenous cysteine S-nitrosation site and S-nitrosated proteins were identified by iodo-TMT labeling during somatic embryogenesis in Brazilian pine, an endangered native conifer of South America. In addition, endogenous -S-nitrosothiol (SNO) levels and S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR) activity were determined in cell lines with contrasting embryogenic potential. Overall, we identified an array of proteins associated with a large variety of biological processes and molecular functions with some of them already described as important for somatic embryogenesis (Class IV chitinase, pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 and dehydroascorbate reductase). In total, our S-nitrosoproteome analyses identified 18 endogenously S-nitrosated proteins and 50 in vitro S-nitrosated proteins (after GSNO treatment) during cell culture proliferation and embryo development. Furthermore, SNO levels and GSNOR activity were increased during embryo formation. These findings expand our understanding of the Brazilian pine proteome and shed novel insights into the potential use of pharmacological manipulation of NO levels by using NO inhibitors and donors during somatic embryogenesis.
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, WWU Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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de Oliveira LF, Piovezani AR, Ivanov DA, Yoshida L, Segal Floh EI, Kato MJ. Selection and validation of reference genes for measuring gene expression in Piper species at different life stages using RT-qPCR analysis. Plant Physiol Biochem 2022; 171:201-212. [PMID: 35007951 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The secondary metabolism of Piper species is known to produce a myriad of natural products from various biosynthetic pathways which, represent a rich source of previously uncharacterized chemical compounds. The determination of gene expression profiles in multiple tissue/organ samples could provide valuable clues towards understanding the potential biological functions of chemical changes in these plants. Studies on gene expression by RT-qPCR require particularly careful selection of suitable reference genes as a control for normalization. Here, we provide a study for the identification of reliable reference genes in P. arboreum, P. gaudichaudianum, P. malacophyllum, and P. tuberculatum, at two different life stages: 2-month-old seedlings and adult plants. To do this, annotated sequences were recovered from transcriptome datasets of the above listed Piper spp. These sequences were subjected to expression analysis using RT-qPCR, followed by analysis using the geNorm and NormFinder algorithms. A set of five genes were identified showing stable expression: ACT7 (Actin-7), Cyclophilin (Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase), EF1α (Elongation factor 1-alpha), RNABP (RNA-binding protein), and UBCE (Ubiquitin conjugating enzyme). The universality of these genes was then validated using two target genes, ADC (arginine decarboxylase) and SAMDC (S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase), which are involved in the biosynthesis of polyamines. We showed that normalization genes varied according to Piper spp., and we provide a list of recommended pairs of the best combination for each species. This study provides the first set of suitable candidate genes for gene expression studies in the four Piper spp. assayed, and the findings will facilitate subsequent transcriptomic and functional gene research.
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- Leandro Francisco de Oliveira
- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua Do Matão, 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, São Paulo, 05508-900, São Paulo, Brazil; Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua Do Matão, 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, São Paulo, 05508-900, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Biology, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON, Canada, N6A 3K7
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, São Paulo, 05508-900, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua Do Matão, 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, São Paulo, 05508-900, São Paulo, Brazil
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Basso MF, Costa JA, Ribeiro TP, Arraes FBM, Lourenço-Tessutti IT, Macedo AF, Neves MRD, Nardeli SM, Arge LW, Perez CEA, Silva PLR, de Macedo LLP, Lisei-de-Sa ME, Santos Amorim RM, Pinto ERDC, Silva MCM, Morgante CV, Floh EIS, Alves-Ferreira M, Grossi-de-Sa MF. Overexpression of the CaHB12 transcription factor in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) improves drought tolerance. Plant Physiol Biochem 2021; 165:80-93. [PMID: 34034163 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The Coffea arabica HB12 gene (CaHB12), which encodes a transcription factor belonging to the HD-Zip I subfamily, is upregulated under drought, and its constitutive overexpression (35S:CaHB12OX) improves the Arabidopsis thaliana tolerance to drought and salinity stresses. Herein, we generated transgenic cotton events constitutively overexpressing the CaHB12 gene, characterized these events based on their increased tolerance to water deficit, and exploited the gene expression level from the CaHB12 network. The segregating events Ev8.29.1, Ev8.90.1, and Ev23.36.1 showed higher photosynthetic yield and higher water use efficiency under severe water deficit and permanent wilting point conditions compared to wild-type plants. Under well-irrigated conditions, these three promising transformed events showed an equivalent level of Abscisic acid (ABA) and decreased Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) accumulation, and a higher putrescine/(spermidine + spermine) ratio in leaf tissues was found in the progenies of at least two transgenic cotton events compared to non-transgenic plants. In addition, genes that are considered as modulated in the A. thaliana 35S:CaHB12OX line were also shown to be modulated in several transgenic cotton events maintained under field capacity conditions. The upregulation of GhPP2C and GhSnRK2 in transgenic cotton events maintained under permanent wilting point conditions suggested that CaHB12 might act enhancing the ABA-dependent pathway. All these data confirmed that CaHB12 overexpression improved the tolerance to water deficit, and the transcriptional modulation of genes related to the ABA signaling pathway or downstream genes might enhance the defense responses to drought. The observed decrease in IAA levels indicates that CaHB12 overexpression can prevent leaf abscission in plants under or after stress. Thus, our findings provide new insights on CaHB12 gene and identify several promising cotton events for conducting field trials on water deficit tolerance and agronomic performance.
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- Marcos Fernando Basso
- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT PlantStress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 71966-700, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; Federal University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90040-060, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-901, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 71966-700, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT PlantStress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; EPAMIG, Uberaba, MG, 31170-495, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT PlantStress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT PlantStress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; Embrapa Semi-Arid, Petrolina, PE, 56302-970, Brazil
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- National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT PlantStress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-901, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; National Institute of Science and Technology, INCT PlantStress Biotech, EMBRAPA, Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil; Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, 71966-700, Brazil.
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Dorigan de Matos Furlanetto AL, Kaziuk FD, Martinez GR, Donatti L, Merlin Rocha ME, Dos Santos ALW, Floh EIS, Cadena SMSC. Mitochondrial bioenergetics and enzymatic antioxidant defense differ in Paraná pine cell lines with contrasting embryogenic potential. Free Radic Res 2021; 55:255-266. [PMID: 33961525 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2021.1921172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Araucaria angustifolia is classified as a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This threat is worsened by the inefficiency of methods for ex-situ conservation and propagation. In conifers, somatic embryogenesis (SE) associated with cryopreservation is an efficient method to achieve germplasm conservation and mass clonal propagation. However, the efficiency of SE is highly dependent on genotype responsivity to the artificial stimulus used in vitro during cell line proliferation and later during somatic embryo development. In this study, we evaluated the activity of antioxidant enzymes and characterized mitochondrial functions during the proliferation of embryogenic cells of A. angustifolia responsive (SE1) and non-responsive (SE6) to the development of somatic embryos. The activities of the antioxidant enzymes GR (EC 1.6.4.2), MDHAR (EC 1.6.5.4), and POX (EC 1.11.1.7) were increased in SE1 culture, while in SE6 culture, only the activity of DHAR (EC 1.8.5.1) was significantly higher. Additionally, SE6 culture presented a higher number of mitochondria, which agreed with the increased rate of oxygen consumption compared to responsive SE1 culture; however, the mitochondrial volume was lower. Although the ATP levels did not differ, the NAD(P)H levels were higher in SE1 cells. NDs, AOX, and UCP were less active in responsive SE1 than in non-responsive cells. Our results show significant differences between SE1 and SE6 embryogenic cells regarding mitochondrial functions and antioxidant enzyme activities, which may be intrinsic to the in vitro proliferation phase of both cell lines, possessing a crucial role for the induction of in vitro maturation process.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Simões MS, Ferreira SS, Grandis A, Rencoret J, Persson S, Floh EIS, Ferraz A, del Río JC, Buckeridge MS, Cesarino I. Differentiation of Tracheary Elements in Sugarcane Suspension Cells Involves Changes in Secondary Wall Deposition and Extensive Transcriptional Reprogramming. Front Plant Sci 2020; 11:617020. [PMID: 33469464 PMCID: PMC7814504 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.617020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Plant lignocellulosic biomass, mostly composed of polysaccharide-rich secondary cell walls (SCWs), provides fermentable sugars that may be used to produce biofuels and biomaterials. However, the complex chemical composition and physical structure of SCWs hinder efficient processing of plant biomass. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying SCW deposition is, thus, essential to optimize bioenergy feedstocks. Here, we establish a xylogenic culture as a model system to study SCW deposition in sugarcane; the first of its kind in a C4 grass species. We used auxin and brassinolide to differentiate sugarcane suspension cells into tracheary elements, which showed metaxylem-like reticulate or pitted SCW patterning. The differentiation led to increased lignin levels, mainly caused by S-lignin units, and a rise in p-coumarate, leading to increased p-coumarate:ferulate ratios. RNAseq analysis revealed massive transcriptional reprogramming during differentiation, with upregulation of genes associated with cell wall biogenesis and phenylpropanoid metabolism and downregulation of genes related to cell division and primary metabolism. To better understand the differentiation process, we constructed regulatory networks of transcription factors and SCW-related genes based on co-expression analyses. Accordingly, we found multiple regulatory modules that may underpin SCW deposition in sugarcane. Our results provide important insights and resources to identify biotechnological strategies for sugarcane biomass optimization.
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- Marcella Siqueira Simões
- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla, CSIC, Seville, Spain
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- School of Biosciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
- Copenhagen Plant Science Center, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic and Developmental Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biotecnologia, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena, Universidade de São Paulo, Lorena, Brazil
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- Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla, CSIC, Seville, Spain
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Synthetic and Systems Biology Center, InovaUSP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Synthetic and Systems Biology Center, InovaUSP, São Paulo, Brazil
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Harada-Padermo SDS, Dias-Faceto LS, Selani MM, Alvim ID, Floh EIS, Macedo AF, Bogusz S, Dias CTDS, Conti-Silva AC, Vieira TMFDS. Umami Ingredient: Flavor enhancer from shiitake (Lentinula edodes) byproducts. Food Res Int 2020; 137:109540. [PMID: 33233168 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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An alternative use of shiitake stipes, usually treated as waste, was proposed for the production of a powder ingredient, rich in umami compounds, aiming its application in food. The extraction of umami compounds was optimized through the Response Surface Methodology (RSM), in order to obtain an extract with high umami taste intensity. From the optimized condition, a comparative analysis of shiitake stipes dehydration method was performed. Stipes were dehydrated by hot air drying (HD) and freeze drying (FD), submitted to extraction and the umami compounds in the extracts were compared. The comparative analysis showed that the 5' - nucleotides are more sensitive to prolonged heating, while the release of free amino acids (FAA) was favored by hot air drying. The HD samples extract showed higher Equivalent Umami Concentration (EUC). The spray drying of the HD samples extract allowed the production of a newly powder ingredient rich in umami compounds (Umami Ingredient) that can be applied in diverse food matrices. Due to the presence of umami compounds, Umami Ingredient can be a potential alternative to help in the process of sodium reduction by enhancing food flavor.
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- Samara Dos Santos Harada-Padermo
- University of São Paulo, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, Department of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition. Avenida Pádua Dias 11, CEP 13418-900 Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- São Paulo State University (Unesp), Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences (Ibilce), Department of Food Engineering and Technology. Rua Cristóvão Colombo, 2265, CEP 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Carlos, Lagoa do Sino Campus, Center of Natural Sciences, Rod. Lauri Simões de Barros, km 12, SP-189, CEP 18290-000 Buri, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Institute of Food Technology (ITAL), Cereal and Chocolate Technology Center (CEREAL CHOCOTEC), Av. Brasil n. 2880, Jardim Chapadão, CEP 13070-178 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- University of São Paulo, Institute of Biosciences, Department of Botany. Rua do Matão, 277 - Sala 107 - Butantã, CEP 05508-090 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- University of São Paulo, Institute of Biosciences, Department of Botany. Rua do Matão, 277 - Sala 107 - Butantã, CEP 05508-090 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- University of São Paulo, São Carlos Institute of Chemistry. Av. Trabalhador Sancarlense, 400, Parque Arnold Schimidt, CEP 13566590 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- University of São Paulo, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, Department of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition. Avenida Pádua Dias 11, CEP 13418-900 Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- São Paulo State University (Unesp), Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences (Ibilce), Department of Food Engineering and Technology. Rua Cristóvão Colombo, 2265, CEP 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- University of São Paulo, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, Department of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition. Avenida Pádua Dias 11, CEP 13418-900 Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Nagai A, Torres PB, Duarte LML, Chaves ALR, Macedo AF, Floh EIS, de Oliveira LF, Zuccarelli R, Dos Santos DYAC. Signaling pathway played by salicylic acid, gentisic acid, nitric oxide, polyamines and non-enzymatic antioxidants in compatible and incompatible Solanum-tomato mottle mosaic virus interactions. Plant Sci 2020; 290:110274. [PMID: 31779908 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2019.110274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Plants are exposed to a vast array of pathogens. The interaction between them may be classified in compatible and incompatible. Polyamines (PAs) are involved in defense responses, as well as salicylic acid (SA), gentisic acid (GA) and nitric oxide (NO), which can increase the content of reactive oxygen species (ROS), creating a harsh environment to the pathogen. ROS can also damage the host cell and they can be controlled by ascorbate and glutathione. Among phytopathogens, one of the major threats to tomato crops is tomato mottle mosaic virus (ToMMV). Resistance against this virus probably involves the Tm-22 gene. This work aimed to analyze signaling and antioxidant molecules in the defense response against ToMMV in Solanum pimpinellifolium and in S. lycopersicum 'VFNT'. In S. pimpinellifolium plants inoculated with ToMMV, an increase in NO, SA, GA, ascorbate and oxidized glutathione and a decrease in the content of PAs were observed. Characteristic symptoms of diseased plants and high absorbance values in PTA-ELISA indicated a compatible interaction. In VFNT-inoculated plants, less significant differences were noticed. Symptoms and viral concentration were not detected, indicating an incompatible interaction, possibly associated with the effector-triggered immunity (ETI) response.
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- Alice Nagai
- Laboratório de Fitoquímica, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Fitoquímica, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular de Plantas, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular de Plantas, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular de Plantas, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fisiologia do Desenvolvimento Vegetal, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Rosado D, Trench B, Bianchetti R, Zuccarelli R, Rodrigues Alves FR, Purgatto E, Segal Floh EI, Silveira Nogueira FT, Freschi L, Rossi M. Downregulation of PHYTOCHROME-INTERACTING FACTOR 4 Influences Plant Development and Fruit Production. Plant Physiol 2019; 181:1360-1370. [PMID: 31519788 PMCID: PMC6836831 DOI: 10.1104/pp.19.00833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Plant development is highly dependent on the ability to perceive and cope with environmental changes. In this context, PIF proteins are key players in the cellular hub controlling responses to fluctuating light and temperature conditions. Reports in various plant species show that manipulation of the PIF4 level affects important agronomical traits. In tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), SlPIF1a and SlPIF3 regulate fruit nutraceutical composition. However, the wider role of this protein family, and the potential of their manipulation for the improvement of other traits, has not been explored. Here we report the effects of constitutive silencing of tomato SlPIF4 on whole-plant physiology and development. Ripening anticipation and higher carotenoid levels observed in SlPIF4-silenced fruits revealed a redundant role of SlPIF4 in the accumulation of nutraceutical compounds. Furthermore, silencing triggered a significant reduction in plant size, flowering, fruit yield, and fruit size. This phenotype was most likely caused by reduced auxin levels and altered carbon partitioning. Impaired thermomorphogenesis and delayed leaf senescence were also observed in silenced plants, highlighting the functional conservation of PIF4 homologs in angiosperms. Overall, this work improves our understanding of the role of PIF proteins-and light signaling-in metabolic and developmental processes that affect yield and composition of fleshy fruits.
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- Daniele Rosado
- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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de Oliveira LF, Navarro BV, Cerruti GV, Elbl P, Minocha R, Minocha SC, Dos Santos ALW, Floh EIS. Polyamine- and Amino Acid-Related Metabolism: The Roles of Arginine and Ornithine are Associated with the Embryogenic Potential. Plant Cell Physiol 2018; 59:1084-1098. [PMID: 29490084 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcy049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/24/2018] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The mechanisms that control polyamine (PA) metabolism in plant cell lines with different embryogenic potential are not well understood. This study involved the use of two Araucaria angustifolia cell lines, one of which was defined as being blocked, in that the cells were incapable of developing somatic embryos, and the other as being responsive, as the cells could generate somatic embryos. Cellular PA metabolism was modulated by using 5 mM arginine (Arg) or ornithine (Orn) at two time points during cell growth. Two days after subculturing with Arg, an increase in citrulline (Cit) content was observed, followed by a higher expression of genes related to PA catabolism in the responsive cell line; whereas, in the blocked cell line, we only observed an accumulation of PAs. After 14 d, metabolism was directed towards putrescine accumulation in both cell lines. Exogenous Arg and Orn not only caused a change in cellular contents of PAs, but also altered the abundance of a broader spectrum of amino acids. Specifically, Cit was the predominant amino acid. We also noted changes in the expression of genes related to PA biosynthesis and catabolism. These results indicate that Arg and Orn act as regulators of both biosynthetic and catabolic PA metabolites; however, we suggest that they have distinct roles associated with embryogenic potential of the cells.
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- Leandro Francisco de Oliveira
- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua do Matão, 277, room 107, São Paulo, SP 05508-090, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua do Matão, 277, room 107, São Paulo, SP 05508-090, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua do Matão, 277, room 107, São Paulo, SP 05508-090, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua do Matão, 277, room 107, São Paulo, SP 05508-090, Brazil
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- USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, 271 Mast Rd, Durham, NH 03824, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824, USA
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- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua do Matão, 277, room 107, São Paulo, SP 05508-090, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, Rua do Matão, 277, room 107, São Paulo, SP 05508-090, Brazil
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Wendt Dos Santos AL, Souza Reis R, Schuabb Heringer A, Segal Floh EI, Santa-Catarina C, Silveira V. Proteomics as a Tool to Study Molecular Changes During Plant Morphogenesis In Vitro. Methods Mol Biol 2018; 1815:339-349. [PMID: 29981134 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-8594-4_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Proteome analysis represents a promising approach for plant tissue culture since it is now possible to identify and quantify proteins on a large scale. Biomarker discovery and the study of the molecular events associated with in vitro plant morphogenesis are considered potential targets for application of proteomics technologies. This chapter describes a protocol for application in in vitro plant material using two proteomics approaches: 2-DE coupled to mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography-linked tandem mass spectrometry.
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- André Luis Wendt Dos Santos
- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia (CBB), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
- Unidade de Biologia Integrativa, Setor de Genômica e Proteômica, UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia (CBB), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
- Unidade de Biologia Integrativa, Setor de Genômica e Proteômica, UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia (CBB), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
- Unidade de Biologia Integrativa, Setor de Genômica e Proteômica, UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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Pedrosa AM, Cidade LC, Martins CPS, Macedo AF, Neves DM, Gomes FP, Floh EIS, Costa MGC. Effect of overexpression of citrus 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase 3 (CsNCED3) on the physiological response to drought stress in transgenic tobacco. Genet Mol Res 2017; 16:gmr-16-01-gmr.16019292. [PMID: 28362996 DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase (NCED) encodes a key enzyme in abscisic acid (ABA) biosynthesis. Little is known regarding the regulation of stress response by NCEDs at physiological levels. In the present study, we generated transgenic tobacco overexpressing an NCED3 ortholog from citrus (CsNCED3) and investigated its relevance in the regulation of drought stress tolerance. Wild-type (WT) and transgenic plants were grown under greenhouse conditions and subjected to drought stress for 10 days. Leaf predawn water potential (Ψwleaf), stomatal conductance (gs), net photosynthetic rate (A), transpiration rate (E), instantaneous (A/E) and intrinsic (A/gs) water use efficiency (WUE), and in situ hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and abscisic acid (ABA) production were determined in leaves of irrigated and drought-stressed plants. The Ψwleaf decreased throughout the drought stress period in both WT and transgenic plants, but was restored after re-watering. No significant differences were observed in gs between WT and transgenic plants under normal conditions. However, the transgenic plants showed a decreased (P ≤ 0.01) gs on the 4th day of drought stress, which remained lower (P ≤ 0.001) than the WT until the end of the drought stress. The A and E levels in the transgenic plants were similar to those in WT; therefore, they exhibited increased A/gs under drought conditions. No significant differences in A, E, and gs values were observed between the WT and transgenic plants after re-watering. The transgenic plants had lower H2O2 and higher ABA than the WT under drought conditions. Our results support the involvement of CsNCED3 in drought avoidance.
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- A M Pedrosa
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular de Plantas, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular de Plantas, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brasil
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dos Santos ALW, Elbl P, Navarro BV, de Oliveira LF, Salvato F, Balbuena TS, Floh EIS. Quantitative proteomic analysis of Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze cell lines with contrasting embryogenic potential. J Proteomics 2016; 130:180-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2015.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2015] [Revised: 08/26/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Heringer AS, Barroso T, Macedo AF, Santa-Catarina C, Souza GHMF, Floh EIS, de Souza-Filho GA, Silveira V. Label-Free Quantitative Proteomics of Embryogenic and Non-Embryogenic Callus during Sugarcane Somatic Embryogenesis. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0127803. [PMID: 26035435 PMCID: PMC4452777 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0127803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [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: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 04/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The development of somatic cells in to embryogenic cells occurs in several stages and ends in somatic embryo formation, though most of these biochemical and molecular changes have yet to be elucidated. Somatic embryogenesis coupled with genetic transformation could be a biotechnological tool to improve potential crop yields potential in sugarcane cultivars. The objective of this study was to observe somatic embryo development and to identify differentially expressed proteins in embryogenic (E) and non-embryogenic (NE) callus during maturation treatment. E and NE callus were cultured on maturation culture medium supplemented with different concentrations (0.0, 0.75, 1.5 and 2.0 g L(-1)) of activated charcoal (AC). Somatic embryo formation and differential protein expression were evaluated at days 0 and 21 using shotgun proteomic analyses. Treatment with 1.5 g L(-1) AC resulted in higher somatic embryo maturation rates (158 somatic embryos in 14 days) in E callus but has no effect in NE callus. A total of 752 co-expressed proteins were identified through the SUCEST (The Sugarcane EST Project), including many housekeeping proteins. E callus showed 65 exclusive proteins on day 0, including dehydrogenase, desiccation-related protein, callose synthase 1 and nitric oxide synthase. After 21 days on maturation treatment, 14 exclusive proteins were identified in E callus, including catalase and secreted protein. NE callus showed 23 exclusive proteins on day 0 and 10 exclusive proteins after 21 days on maturation treatment, including many proteins related to protein degradation. The induction of maturation leads to somatic embryo development, which likely depends on the expression of specific proteins throughout the process, as seen in E callus under maturation treatment. On the other hand, some exclusive proteins can also specifically prevent of somatic embryos development, as seen in the NE callus.
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- Angelo Schuabb Heringer
- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia (CBB), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF). Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia (CBB), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF). Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular de Plantas, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Celular de Plantas, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia (CBB), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF). Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Centro de Biociências e Biotecnologia (CBB), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF). Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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Dutra NT, Silveira V, de Azevedo IG, Gomes-Neto LR, Façanha AR, Steiner N, Guerra MP, Floh EIS, Santa-Catarina C. Polyamines affect the cellular growth and structure of pro-embryogenic masses in Araucaria angustifolia embryogenic cultures through the modulation of proton pump activities and endogenous levels of polyamines. Physiol Plant 2013; 148:121-132. [PMID: 22998677 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3054.2012.01695.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2012] [Revised: 07/05/2012] [Accepted: 07/05/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Polyamines (PAs) are abundant polycationic compounds involved in many physiological processes in plants, including somatic embryogenesis. This study investigates the role of PAs on cellular growth and structure of pro-embryogenic masses (PEMs), endogenous PA and proton pump activities in embryogenic suspension cultures of Araucaria angustifolia. The embryogenic suspension cultures were incubated with putrescine (Put), spermidine (Spd), spermine (Spm) and the inhibitor methylglyoxal-bis(guanylhydrazone) (MGBG), respectively (1 mM). After 24 h and 21 days, the cellular growth and structure of PEMs, endogenous PA contents and proton pump activities were analyzed. The addition of Spm reduced the cellular growth and promoted the development of PEMs in embryogenic cultures, which could be associated with a reduction in the activities of proton pumps, such as H(+) -ATPase P- and V-types and H(+) -PPases, and alterations in the endogenous PA contents. Spm significantly affected the physiology of the A. angustifolia somatic embryogenesis suspension, as it potentially affects cellular growth and structure of PEMs through the modulation of proton pump activities. This work demonstrates the involvement of exogenous PAs in the modulation of cellular growth and structure of PEMs, endogenous PA levels and proton pump activities during somatic embryogenesis. To our knowledge, this study is the first to report a relationship between PAs and proton pump activities in these processes. The results obtained in this study offer new perspectives for studies addressing the role of PAs and proton pump on somatic embryogenesis in this species.
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- Nathalia Torres Dutra
- Cell Biology and Tissue Laboratory (LBCT), Bioscience and Biotechnology Center (CBB), State University of Norte Fluminense "Darcy Ribeiro" (UENF), Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, 28013-602, Brazil
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Vieira LDN, Santa-Catarina C, de Freitas Fraga HP, Dos Santos ALW, Steinmacher DA, Schlogl PS, Silveira V, Steiner N, Floh EIS, Guerra MP. Glutathione improves early somatic embryogenesis in Araucaria angustifolia (Bert) O. Kuntze by alteration in nitric oxide emission. Plant Sci 2012; 195:80-87. [PMID: 22921001 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2012.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2012] [Revised: 06/20/2012] [Accepted: 06/22/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In this work, it was observed a straight relationship between the manipulation of the reduced glutathione (GSH)/glutathione disulfide (GSSG) ratio, nitric oxide emission and quality and number of early somatic embryos in Araucaria angustifolia, a Brazilian endangered native conifer. In low concentrations GSH (0.01 and 0.1mM) is a potential NO scavenger in the culture medium. Furthermore, it can increase the number of early SE formed in cell suspension culture media in a few days. However, the maintenance in this low redox state lead to a loss of early somatic embryos polarization. In gelled culture medium, high levels of GSH (5mM) allows the development of globular embryos presenting a high NO emission on embryo apex, stressing its importance in the differentiation and cell division. Taken together these results indicate that the modification of the embryogenic cultures redox state might be an effective strategy to develop more efficient embryogenic systems in A. angustifolia.
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- Leila do Nascimento Vieira
- Laboratory of Plant Developmental Physiology and Genetics, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Graduate Program in Plant Genetic Resources, Rodovia Admar Gonzaga, 1346, ZC: 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Schlögl PS, Dos Santos ALW, Vieira LDN, Floh EIS, Guerra MP. Cloning and expression of embryogenesis-regulating genes in Araucaria angustifolia (Bert.) O. Kuntze (Brazilian Pine). Genet Mol Biol 2012; 35:172-81. [PMID: 22481892 PMCID: PMC3313508 DOI: 10.1590/s1415-47572012005000005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2011] [Accepted: 08/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Angiosperm and gymnosperm plants evolved from a common ancestor about 300 million years ago. Apart from morphological and structural differences in embryogenesis and seed origin, a set of embryogenesis-regulating genes and the molecular mechanisms involved in embryo development seem to have been conserved alike in both taxa. Few studies have covered molecular aspects of embryogenesis in the Brazilian pine, the only economically important native conifer in Brazil. Thus eight embryogenesis-regulating genes, viz., ARGONAUTE 1, CUP-SHAPED COTYLEDON 1, WUSCHEL-related WOX, S-LOCUS LECTIN PROTEIN KINASE, SCARECROW-like, VICILIN 7S, LEAFY COTYLEDON 1, and REVERSIBLE GLYCOSYLATED POLYPEPTIDE 1, were analyzed through semi-quantitative RT-PCR during embryo development and germination. All the eight were found to be differentially expressed in the various developmental stages of zygotic embryos, seeds and seedling tissues. To our knowledge, this is the first report on embryogenesis-regulating gene expression in members of the Araucariaceae family, as well as in plants with recalcitrant seeds.
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- Paulo Sérgio Schlögl
- Laboratório de Fisiologia do Desenvolvimento e Genética Vegetal, Departamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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Jo L, Wendt dos Santos AL, Schlögl PS, Guerra MP, Rossi MM, Segal Floh EI. Establishiment of molecular markers for early selection of embryogenic cultures with high embryogenic potential in brazilian pine (Araucaria angustifolia(BERT) O. KTZE). BMC Proc 2011. [PMCID: PMC3239984 DOI: 10.1186/1753-6561-5-s7-p138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Tun NN, Santa-Catarina C, Begum T, Silveira V, Handro W, Floh EIS, Scherer GFE. Polyamines induce rapid biosynthesis of nitric oxide (NO) in Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings. Plant Cell Physiol 2006; 47:346-54. [PMID: 16415068 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pci252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 244] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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In this study, we examined the regulation by putrescine, spermidine and spermine of nitric oxide (NO) biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings. Using a fluorimetric method employing the cell-impermeable NO-binding dye diaminorhodamine-4M (DAR-4M), we observed that the polyamines (PAs) spermidine and spermine greatly increased NO release in the seedlings, whereas arginine and putrescine had little or no effect. Spermine, the most active PA, stimulated NO release with no apparent lag phase. The response was quenched by addition of 2-aminoethyl-2-thiopseudourea (AET), an inhibitor of the animal nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and plant NO biosynthesis, and by 2-(4-carboxyphenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-1-oxy-3-oxide (PTIO), an NO scavenger. By fluorescence microscopy, using the cell-permeable NO-binding dye diaminorhodamine-4M acetoxymethyl ester (DAR-4M AM), we observed that PAs induced NO biosynthesis in specific tissues in Arabidopsis seedlings. Spermine and spermidine increased NO biosynthesis in the elongation zone of the Arabidopsis root tip and in primary leaves, especially in the veins and trichomes, while in cotyledons little or no effect of PAs beyond the endogenous levels of NO-induced fluorescence was observed. We conclude that PAs induce NO biosynthesis in plants.
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- Ni Ni Tun
- Universität Hannover, Institut für Zierpflanzenbau, AG Molekulare Ertragsphysiologie, Germany
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Thuler DS, Floh EIS, Handro W, Barbosa HR. Beijerinckia derxii releases plant growth regulators and amino acids in synthetic media independent of nitrogenase activity. J Appl Microbiol 2003; 95:799-806. [PMID: 12969294 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2672.2003.02047.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIMS This study aims at evaluating the ability of Beijerinckia derxii, a free-living nitrogen (N)-fixing bacterium frequently isolated from tropical soils, to release certain plant growth regulators [indoleacetic acid (IAA), ethylene, polyamines] and amino acids into the growth medium. METHODS AND RESULTS The production of those substances was compared using both cultures in which nitrogenase was active (N-free medium) and cultures in which nitrogenase was repressed (combined-N cultures). Those cultures were grown under agitation and in absence of agitation. Total IAA production was higher in agitated, N-free cultures but specific production was greater in combined-N cultures under agitation. Putrescine and spermidine were detected under all conditions tested. Ethylene was produced in both N-free and combined-N cultures. A greatest diversity of amino acids was released in N-free cultures. CONCLUSIONS There was no inhibition of the production of the analysed substances under conditions where nitrogenase was inactive. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Beijerinckia derxii is potentially a producer of plant-active substances; its presence in the natural environment suggests that this bacterium may contribute to the development of other living organisms.
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- D S Thuler
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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AIMS To investigate the ability of Azospirillum sp., a facultative endophitic diazotrophic bacterium, to release plant growth regulators (PGR) such as polyamines, ethylene, indoleacetic acid and amino acids in both combined-N and N-free cultures. METHODS AND RESULTS The presence of those substances was analysed by HPLC. Azospirillum sp. is capable of releasing PGR and amino acids into the culture medium. CONCLUSIONS The type and quantity of the released substances varied, depending on the presence of combined-N in the medium. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY A better knowledge of PGR produced by Azospirillum sp. has been gained.
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- D S Thuler
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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Miyasaka NRS, Thuler DS, Floh EIS, Handro W, Toledo MBD, Gagioti SM, Barbosa HR. During stationary phase, Beijerinckia derxii shows nitrogenase activity concomitant with the release and accumulation of nitrogenated substances. Microbiol Res 2003; 158:309-15. [PMID: 14717451 DOI: 10.1078/0944-5013-00209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Beijerinckia derxii, a free-living nitrogen-fixing bacterium, maintained an increasing nitrogenase specific activity during the stationary growth phase. To verify the destination of the nitrogen fixed during this phase, intra and extracellular nitrogenated contents were analyzed. Organic nitrogen and amino acids were detected in the supernatant of the cultures. An increase in intracellular content of both nitrogen and protein occurred. Cytoplasmic granules indicated the presence of arginine. The ability of a non-diazotrophic bacterium (E. coli) to use B. derxii proteins as a source of nitrogen was observed concomitantly with E. coli growth. There is a suggestion that B. derxii contributes to the environment by both releasing nitrogenated substances and accumulating substances capable of being consumed after its death.
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- Natália Reiko Sato Miyasaka
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo. Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 1374, CEP-05508-900, São Paulo, Brasil
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