Identification and expression analysis of chloroplast ribonucleoproteins (cpRNPs) in Arabidopsis and rice

Genome ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiawen Wu ◽  
Huimin Liu ◽  
Shan Lu ◽  
Jian Hua ◽  
Baohong Zou
Keyword(s):  
Expression Analysis ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Tissue Expression ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Rna Recognition Motif ◽  
Chloroplast Targeting ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Targeting Signal

Chloroplast ribonucleoproteins (cpRNPs) are implicated in splicing, editing and stability control of chloroplast RNAs as well as in regulating development and stress tolerance. To facilitate a comprehensive understanding of their functions, we carried out a genome-wide identification, curation, and phylogenetic analysis of cpRNP genes in Oryza sativa (rice) and Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabidopsis). Ten cpRNP genes were identified in each of Arabidopsis and rice genomes based on the presence of two RRM (RNA recognition motif) domains and an N-terminal chloroplast targeting signal peptide in the predicted proteins. These proteins are localized to chloroplasts. Gene expression analysis revealed that cpRNPs have differential tissue expression patterns and some cpRNPs are induced by abiotic stresses such as cold, heat and drought. Taken together, our study provides a comprehensive annotation of the cpRNP gene family and their expression patterns in Arabidopsis and rice which will facilitate further studies on their roles in plant growth and stress responses.

Genome-wide identification of citrus calmodulin-like genes and their expression in response to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonization and drought

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Shu ◽  
YaChao Xie ◽  
Fei Zhang ◽  
Dejian Zhang ◽  
Chunyan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stress ◽  
Drought Stress ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Biotic And Abiotic Stress ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome

Calmodulin-like (CML) proteins represent a diverse family of protein in plants, and play significant roles in biotic and abiotic stress responses. However, the involvement of citrus CMLs in plant responses to drought stress (abiotic stress) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) colonization remain relatively unknown. We characterized the citrus CML genes by analyzing the EF-hand domains and a genome-wide search, and identified a total of 38 such genes, distributed across at least nine chromosomes. Six tandem duplication clusters were observed in the CsCMLs, and 12 CsCMLs exhibited syntenic relationships with Arabidopsis thaliana CMLs. Gene expression analysis showed that 29 CsCMLs were expressed in the roots, and exhibited differential expression patterns. The regulation of CsCMLs expression was not consistent with the cis-elements identified in their promoters. CsCML2, 3, and 5 were upregulated in response to drought stress, and AMF colonization repressed the expression of CsCML7, 9, 12, 13,20, 27, 28, and 35,and induced that of CsCML1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 25, 30, 33, and 37. Furthermore, AMF colonization and drought stress exerted a synergistic effect, evident from the enhanced repression of CsCML7, 9, 12, 13, 27, 28, and 35 and enhanced expression of CsCML2, 3, and 5 under AMF colonization and drought stress. The present study provides valuable insights into the CsCML gene family and its responses to AMF colonization and drought stress.

Genome-wide characterization and expression profiling of the MAPKKK genes in Gossypium arboreum L.

Genome ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (9) ◽  
pp. 609-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weidong Zhu ◽  
Wei Tan ◽  
Qiulin Li ◽  
Xiugui Chen ◽  
Junjuan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Family ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase ◽  
Gossypium Arboreum ◽  
Developmental Processes ◽  
Protein Motifs ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Salt And Drought Stresses

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinases (MAPKKKs) are important components of MAPK cascades, which have different functions during developmental processes and stress responses. To date, there has been no systematic investigation of this gene family in the diploid cotton Gossypium arboreum L. In this study, a genome-wide survey was performed that identified 78 MAPKKK genes in G. arboreum. Phylogenetic analysis classified these genes into three subgroups: 14 belonged to ZIK, 20 to MEKK, and 44 to Raf. Chromosome location, phylogeny, and the conserved protein motifs of the MAPKKK gene family in G. arboreum were analyzed. The MAPKKK genes had a scattered genomic distribution across 13 chromosomes. The members in the same subfamily shared similar conserved motifs. The MAPKKK expression patterns were analyzed in mature leaves, stems, roots, and at different ovule developmental stages, as well as under salt and drought stresses. Transcriptome analysis showed that 76 MAPKKK genes had different transcript accumulation patterns in the tested tissues and 38 MAPKKK genes were differentially expressed in response to salt and drought stresses. These results lay the foundation for understanding the complex mechanisms behind MAPKKK-mediated developmental processes and abiotic stress-signaling transduction pathways in cotton.

scholarly journals Genome-wide identification, molecular evolution, and expression analysis provide new insights into the APETALA2/ethylene responsive factor (AP2/ERF) superfamily in Dimocarpus longan Lour

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuting Zhang ◽  
Chen Zhu ◽  
Yumeng Lyu ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Zihao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Evolution ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Functional Characterization ◽  
Transcriptional Level ◽  
Developmental Processes ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Dimocarpus Longan ◽  
Ethylene Responsive Factor

Abstract Background: The APETALA2/ethylene responsive factor (AP2/ERF) superfamily members are transcription factors that regulate diverse developmental processes and stress responses in plants. They have been identified in many plants. However, little is known about the AP2/ERF superfamily in longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.), which is an important tropical/subtropical evergreen fruit tree that produces a variety of bioactive compounds with rich nutritional and medicinal value. We conducted a genome-wide analysis of the AP2/ERF superfamily and its roles in somatic embryogenesis (SE) and developmental processes in longan. Results: A genome-wide survey of the AP2/ERF superfamily was carried out to discover its evolution and function in longan. We identified 125 longan AP2/ERF genes and classified them into the ERF (101 members), AP2 (19 members), RAV (four members) families, and one Soloist. The AP2 and Soloist genes contained one to ten introns, whereas 87 genes in the ERF and RAV families had no introns. Hormone signaling molecules such as methyl jasmonate (MeJA), abscisic acid (ABA), gibberellin, auxin, and salicylic acid (SA), and stress response cis-acting element low-temperature (55) and defense (49) boxes also were identified. We detected diverse single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) between the 'Hong He Zi' (HHZ) and 'SI JI MI' (SJM) cultivars. The number of insertions and deletions (InDels) was far fewer than SNPs. The AP2 family members exhibited more alternative splicing (AS) events in different developmental processes of longan than members of the other families. Expression pattern analysis revealed that some AP2/ERF members regulated early SE and developmental processes in longan seed, root, and flower, and responded to exogenous hormones such as MeJA, SA, and ABA, and 2,4-D, a synthetic auxin. Protein interaction predictions indicated that the Baby Boom (BBM) transcription factor, which was up-regulated at the transcriptional level in early SE, may interact with the LALF/AGL15 network. Conclusions: The comprehensive analysis of molecular evolution and expression patterns suggested that the AP2/ERF superfamily may plays an important role in longan, especially in early SE, and in seed, root, flower, and young fruit. This systematic analysis provides a foundation for further functional characterization of the AP2/ERF superfamily with the aim of longan improvement.

scholarly journals Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization and Expression Analysis of TCP Transcription Factors in Petunia

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 6594
Author(s):  
Shuting Zhang ◽  
Qin Zhou ◽  
Feng Chen ◽  
Lan Wu ◽  
Baojun Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factors ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Leaf Morphogenesis ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome

The plant-specific TCP transcription factors are well-characterized in both monocots and dicots, which have been implicated in multiple aspects of plant biological processes such as leaf morphogenesis and senescence, lateral branching, flower development and hormone crosstalk. However, no systematic analysis of the petunia TCP gene family has been described. In this work, a total of 66 petunia TCP genes (32 PaTCP genes in P. axillaris and 34 PiTCP genes in P. inflata) were identified. Subsequently, a systematic analysis of 32 PaTCP genes was performed. The phylogenetic analysis combined with structural analysis clearly distinguished the 32 PaTCP proteins into two classes—class Ι and class Ⅱ. Class Ⅱ was further divided into two subclades, namely, the CIN-TCP subclade and the CYC/TB1 subclade. Plenty of cis-acting elements responsible for plant growth and development, phytohormone and/or stress responses were identified in the promoter of PaTCPs. Distinct spatial expression patterns were determined among PaTCP genes, suggesting that these genes may have diverse regulatory roles in plant growth development. Furthermore, differential temporal expression patterns were observed between the large- and small-flowered petunia lines for most PaTCP genes, suggesting that these genes are likely to be related to petal development and/or petal size in petunia. The spatiotemporal expression profiles and promoter analysis of PaTCPs indicated that these genes play important roles in petunia diverse developmental processes that may work via multiple hormone pathways. Moreover, three PaTCP-YFP fusion proteins were detected in nuclei through subcellular localization analysis. This is the first comprehensive analysis of the petunia TCP gene family on a genome-wide scale, which provides the basis for further functional characterization of this gene family in petunia.

scholarly journals Identification and characterization of HAK/KUP/KT potassium transporter gene family in barley and their expression under abiotic stress

BMC Genomics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kangfeng Cai ◽  
Fanrong Zeng ◽  
Junmei Wang ◽  
Guoping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stress ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Brachypodium Distachyon ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Tissue Expression ◽  
Potassium Deficiency ◽  
Potassium Transporter ◽  
Transporter Family ◽  
A Genome

Abstract Background HAK/KUP/KT (High-affinity K+ transporters/K+ uptake permeases/K+ transporters) is the largest potassium transporter family in plants, and plays pivotal roles in K+ uptake and transport, as well as biotic and abiotic stress responses. However, our understanding of the gene family in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is quite limited. Results In the present study, we identified 27 barley HAK/KUP/KT genes (hereafter called HvHAKs) through a genome-wide analysis. These HvHAKs were unevenly distributed on seven chromosomes, and could be phylogenetically classified into four clusters. All HvHAK protein sequences possessed the conserved motifs and domains. However, the substantial difference existed among HAK members in cis-acting elements and tissue expression patterns. Wheat had the most orthologous genes to barley HAKs, followed by Brachypodium distachyon, rice and maize. In addition, six barley HAK genes were selected to investigate their expression profiling in response to three abiotic stresses by qRT-PCR, and their expression levels were all up-regulated under salt, hyperosmotic and potassium deficiency treatments. Conclusion Twenty seven HAK genes (HvHAKs) were identified in barley, and they differ in tissue expression patterns and responses to salt stress, drought stress and potassium deficiency.

scholarly journals Genome-wide identification, molecular evolution, and expression analysis provide new insights into the APETALA2/ethylene responsive factor (AP2/ERF) superfamily in Dimocarpus longan Lour.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuting Zhang ◽  
Chen Zhu ◽  
Yumeng Lyu ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Zihao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Evolution ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Functional Characterization ◽  
Transcriptional Level ◽  
Developmental Processes ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Dimocarpus Longan ◽  
Ethylene Responsive Factor

Abstract Background: The APETALA2/ethylene responsive factor (AP2/ERF) superfamily members are transcription factors that regulate diverse developmental processes and stress responses in plants. They have been identified in many plants. However, little is known about the AP2/ERF superfamily in longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.), which is an important tropical/subtropical evergreen fruit tree that produces a variety of bioactive compounds with rich nutritional and medicinal value. We conducted a genome-wide analysis of the AP2/ERF superfamily and its roles in somatic embryogenesis (SE) and developmental processes in longan. Results: A genome-wide survey of the AP2/ERF superfamily was carried out to discover its evolution and function in longan. We identified 125 longan AP2/ERF genes and classified them into the ERF (101 members), AP2 (19 members), RAV (four members), and Soloist (one member) families. The AP2 and soloist genes contained one to ten introns, whereas 87 genes in the ERF and RAV families had no introns. Hormone signaling molecules such as methyl jasmonate (MeJA), abscisic acid (ABA), gibberellin, auxin, and salicylic acid (SA), and stress response cis-acting element low-temperature (55) and defense (49) boxes also were identified. We detected diverse single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) between the 'Hong He Zi' (HHZ) and 'SI JI MI' (SJM) cultivars. The number of insertions and deletions (InDels) was far fewer than SNPs. The AP2 family members exhibited more alternative splicing (AS) events in different developmental processes of longan than members of the other families. Expression pattern analysis revealed that some AP2/ERF members regulated early SE and developmental processes in longan seed, root, and flower, and responded to exogenous hormones such as MeJA, SA, and ABA, and 2,4-D, a synthetic auxin. Protein interaction predictions indicated that the Baby Boom (BBM) transcription factor, which was up-regulated at the transcriptional level in early SE, may interact with the LALF/AGL15 network. Conclusions: The comprehensive analysis of molecular evolution and expression patterns suggested that the AP2/ERF superfamily may play an important role in longan, especially in early SE, and in seed, root, flower, and young fruit. This systematic analysis provides a foundation for further functional characterization of the AP2/ERF superfamily with the aim of longan improvement.

scholarly journals Genome-wide investigation and expression profiling of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) family genes uncover likely functions in organ development and stress responses in Populus trichocarpa

BMC Genomics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang He ◽  
Yu-Jie Shi ◽  
Qian Zhao ◽  
Kuang-Ji Zhao ◽  
Xing-Lei Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyphenol Oxidase ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Populus Trichocarpa ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Mechanical Damage ◽  
Whole Genome Sequence ◽  
Whole Genome ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome

Abstract Background Trees such as Populus are planted extensively for reforestation and afforestation. However, their successful establishment greatly depends upon ambient environmental conditions and their relative resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) is a ubiquitous metalloproteinase in plants, which plays crucial roles in mediating plant resistance against biotic and abiotic stresses. Although the whole genome sequence of Populus trichocarpa has long been published, little is known about the PPO genes in Populus, especially those related to drought stress, mechanical damage, and insect feeding. Additionally, there is a paucity of information regarding hormonal responses at the whole genome level. Results A genome-wide analysis of the poplar PPO family was performed in the present study, and 18 PtrPPO genes were identified. Bioinformatics and qRT-PCR were then used to analyze the gene structure, phylogeny, chromosomal localization, gene replication, cis-elements, and expression patterns of PtrPPOs. Sequence analysis revealed that two-thirds of the PtrPPO genes lacked intronic sequences. Phylogenetic analysis showed that all PPO genes were categorized into 11 groups, and woody plants harbored many PPO genes. Eighteen PtrPPO genes were disproportionally localized on 19 chromosomes, and 3 pairs of segmented replication genes and 4 tandem repeat genomes were detected in poplars. Cis-acting element analysis identified numerous growth and developmental elements, secondary metabolism processes, and stress-related elements in the promoters of different PPO members. Furthermore, PtrPPO genes were expressed preferentially in the tissues and fruits of young plants. In addition, the expression of some PtrPPOs could be significantly induced by polyethylene glycol, abscisic acid, and methyl jasmonate, thereby revealing their potential role in regulating the stress response. Currently, we identified potential upstream TFs of PtrPPOs using bioinformatics. Conclusions Comprehensive analysis is helpful for selecting candidate PPO genes for follow-up studies on biological function, and progress in understanding the molecular genetic basis of stress resistance in forest trees might lead to the development of genetic resources.

scholarly journals Genome-wide investigation and expression profiling of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) family genes uncover likely functions in organ development and stress responses in populus trichocarpa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang He ◽  
Yu-Jie Shi ◽  
Qian Zhao ◽  
Kuang-Ji Zhao ◽  
Xing-Lei Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyphenol Oxidase ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Populus Trichocarpa ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Whole Genome Sequence ◽  
Whole Genome ◽  
Genetic Progress ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome

Abstract Background: Trees such as Populus are planted extensively for reforestation and afforestation. However, their successful establishment greatly depends upon ambient environmental conditions and their relative resistance to abiotic as well as biotic stress. Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) is a ubiquitous metalloproteinase in plants, which plays crucial roles in plant resistance against biotic and abiotic stresses. Although the whole genome sequence of populus trichocarpa has long been published, little is known about the PPO genes in Populus, especially those related to drought stress, mechanical damage, insect feeding and hormone response at the whole genome level. Results: In the recent research, a genome-wide analysis of the Poplar PPOs family was finished and 18 PtrPPOs gene were identified. Then, bioinformatics and qRT-PCR were applied to analyze the gene structure, phylogeny, chromosomal localization, gene replication, Cis-elements, expression patterns of PtrPPOs. Sequence analysis revealed that 2/3 of the PtrPPO genes not contained introns. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that all PPOs gene were split into 11 subfamilies, and woody plants differentiated a large number of PPO genes. 18 PtrPPOs gene were disproportionally apportioned on 19 chromosomes, and the number of three pairs of segmented replication genes and four tandem repeat genomes were detected in poplars. Cis-acting element analysis identified a large number elements of growth and development, secondary metabolism process, and stress-related elements on the promoters of different PPO members. Furthermore, PtrPPO genes were expressed preferably in young plant tissues and fruits. In addition, some PtrPPOs could be significantly induced by PEG, ABA and JA, thus revealing their potential role in regulating stress response. Conclusions: Comprehensive analysis is helpful to select candidate PPO genes for the follow-up study of the biological function, and molecular genetic progress of stress resistance in forest trees provides genetic resources.

scholarly journals Mungbean DIRIGENT Gene Subfamilies and Their Expression Profiles Under Salt and Drought Stresses

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenying Xu ◽  
Tong Liu ◽  
Huiying Zhang ◽  
Hong Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Stress Responses ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Pfam Domain ◽  
Vascular Plant ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Promoter Regions ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Salt And Drought Stress ◽  
Gene Structures

DIRIGENT (DIR) genes are key players in environmental stress responses that have been identified in many vascular plant species. However, few studies have examined the VrDIR genes in mungbean. In this study, we characterized 37 VrDIR genes in mungbean using a genome-wide identification method. VrDIRs were distributed on seven of the 11 mungbean chromosomes, and chromosome three contained the most VrDIR genes, with seven members. Thirty-two of the 37 VrDIRs contained a typical DIR gene structure, with one exon; the conserved DIR domain (i.e., Pfam domain) occupied most of the protein in 33 of the 37 VrDIRs. The gene structures of VrDIR genes were analyzed, and a total of 19 distinct motifs were detected. VrDIR genes were classified into five groups based on their phylogenetic relationships, and 13 duplicated gene pairs were identified. In addition, a total of 92 cis-acting elements were detected in all 37 VrDIR promoter regions, and VrDIR genes contained different numbers and types of cis-acting elements. As a result, VrDIR genes showed distinct expression patterns in different tissues and in response to salt and drought stress.

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