The Receptor-Like Kinase （RLK） is a vast protein family with over 600 genes in Arabidopsis and 1100 in rice. The Lectin RLK （LecRLK） family is believed to play crucial roles in saccharide signaling as well as stre...The Receptor-Like Kinase （RLK） is a vast protein family with over 600 genes in Arabidopsis and 1100 in rice. The Lectin RLK （LecRLK） family is believed to play crucial roles in saccharide signaling as well as stress perception. All the LecRLKs possess three domains： an N-terminal lectin domain, an intermediate transmembrane domain, and a C-terminal kinase domain. On the basis of lectin domain variability, LecRLKs have been subgrouped into three subclasses： L-, G-, and C-type LecRLKs. While the previous studies on LecRLKs were dedicated to classification, comparative structural analysis and expression analysis by promoter-based studies, most of the recent studies on LecRLKs have laid special emphasis on the potential of this gene family in regulating biotic/abiotic stress and developmental pathways in plants, thus mak- ing the prospects of studying the LecRLK-mediated regulatory mechanism exceptionally promising. In this review, we have described in detail the LecRLK gene family with respect to a historical, evolutionary, and structural point of view. Furthermore, we have laid emphasis on the LecRLKs roles in development, stress conditions, and hormonal response. We have also discussed the exciting research prospects offered by the current knowledge on the LecRLK gene family. The multitude of the LecRLK gene family members and their functional diversity mark these genes as both interesting and worthy candidates for further analysis, especially in the field of crop improvement.展开更多
Calcium(Ca^(2+)), a crucial second messenger in plants, is involved in diverse signaling pathways including biotic and abiotic stress responses. However, the functions of most calcium sensors including calcium-depende...Calcium(Ca^(2+)), a crucial second messenger in plants, is involved in diverse signaling pathways including biotic and abiotic stress responses. However, the functions of most calcium sensors including calcium-dependent protein kinases(CDPKs), calmodulins(Ca Ms), calmodulinlike proteins(CMLs), and calcineurin B-like proteins(CBLs) remain limited in plants, particularly in woody plants. Currently, a total of 83 CMLs and seven Ca Ms were discovered in the apple genome in this study. Functional domain analysis showed that these CMLs and Ca Ms contain a highly conserved EF-hand motif. q RT-PCR assays indicated that these CMLs were expressed ubiquitously in apple, including in the roots, stems,leaves, flowers, and fruits, and also possessed spatial specificity. Finally, most of these CMLs were induced by hormonal and abiotic stress, suggesting their potential roles in the regulation of growth, development, and the stress response in apple. In summary, our findings provide potential evidence that apple CMLs may be involved in abiotic stress and the regulation of plant growth and development.展开更多
植物RHO相关蛋白GTPases(RHO-related GTPases of plants,ROPs)是广泛存在于植物中的一类信号转导G蛋白(又称GTP结合蛋白),其通过结合GDP或GTP在非活性和活性状态间进行切换,进而在细胞极性控制、形态发育、激素水平调控、逆境反应等诸...植物RHO相关蛋白GTPases(RHO-related GTPases of plants,ROPs)是广泛存在于植物中的一类信号转导G蛋白(又称GTP结合蛋白),其通过结合GDP或GTP在非活性和活性状态间进行切换,进而在细胞极性控制、形态发育、激素水平调控、逆境反应等诸多植物生命活动的信号转导过程中扮演重要的分子开关角色。本文对ROP蛋白的结构域及基于蛋白质结构分类进行了介绍,并对拟南芥、玉米、水稻和大麦中的ROP家族蛋白质进行了系统进化分析。分析结果表明,这些植物中的ROP蛋白根据蛋白质结构域组成可分为Ⅰ类(typeⅠ)和Ⅱ类(typeⅡ)两种类型,而根据蛋白质序列的保守性可将其在植物中的ROP蛋白划分为4个进化枝。本综述不但对ROP蛋白作为分子开关在细胞内调控各种信号通路的机制进行了叙述,还对ROP在花粉管、根毛及植物表皮铺盖细胞极性发育,以及其他抗逆反应中的具体作用和机制及研究进展进行了阐述。本文还对ROP蛋白在ABA、IAA、BR等植物激素信号传导过程中的调控作用及研究进展进行了阐述。本文对植物ROP蛋白研究过程中尚未解决的问题,例如不同的ROP蛋白在同一个信号通路中的作用为何如此不同,以及ROP是如何协调不同的信号通路以共同调控一个植物发育或者生理过程等问题进行了总结,并在此基础上对未来的研究方向进行了展望。展开更多
Soil salinization and/or alkalization is a major constraint to crop production worldwide.Approximately 60% of the cultivated land is affected by salt,over half of which is alkalized.Alkaline soils are characterized by...Soil salinization and/or alkalization is a major constraint to crop production worldwide.Approximately 60% of the cultivated land is affected by salt,over half of which is alkalized.Alkaline soils are characterized by high alkalinity and typically high salinity,which creates a complex saline-alkaline(SA) stress that affects plant growth.Rice cultivation has been accepted as an important strategy for effective utilization of SA land if water is available for irrigation.Nevertheless,as a salt-sensitive plant,rice plants suffer severe SA-induced damage,which results in poor plant growth and grain yield.Various approaches have been employed to improve rice productivity in SA land.Among them,the priming technique has emerged as a powerful method for enhancing SA tolerance in rice plants.In this review,we summarized how SA stress damages rice plants,and then presented how priming treatment can mitigate such damage.展开更多
The results observed in the literature raise the hypothesis according to which cytokinin plays important roles in photosynthetic metabolisms and antioxidant enzymes. Thus, the study aimed to evaluate the effect of fol...The results observed in the literature raise the hypothesis according to which cytokinin plays important roles in photosynthetic metabolisms and antioxidant enzymes. Thus, the study aimed to evaluate the effect of foliar application of the isolated cytokinin kinetin at the production cycle, seeking to analyze its effects on enzyme activity and photosynthetic parameters. The plants treated with CK presented reduction of leaf CO_2 assimilation rate(Pn) and stomatal conductance(Gs), while that transpiration rate(Tr) was unaffected. The internal CO_2 concentrations decreased with the increase in cytokinin levels, but were maintained under CK 50 mg·L^(-1). The plants treated with CK 75 mg·L^(-1) was verified higher carboxylation efficiency(Pn/Ci), which was associated to values of CO_2 assimilation and transpiration unaltered. Apparent electron transport rate showed variations in the concentration of 25 mg·L^(-1). Considering the study of enzyme activity, on the other hand, it cannot be stated that kinetin has an effective action in delaying oxidative damage. It presents mixed results, since an efficiency in the application of cytokinin was not observed, presenting induction levels of ascorbate peroxidase activity. Thus, further research is needed to determine more precisely the effects of kinetin on gas exchange and antioxidant enzymes in anthurium plants.展开更多
文摘The Receptor-Like Kinase （RLK） is a vast protein family with over 600 genes in Arabidopsis and 1100 in rice. The Lectin RLK （LecRLK） family is believed to play crucial roles in saccharide signaling as well as stress perception. All the LecRLKs possess three domains： an N-terminal lectin domain, an intermediate transmembrane domain, and a C-terminal kinase domain. On the basis of lectin domain variability, LecRLKs have been subgrouped into three subclasses： L-, G-, and C-type LecRLKs. While the previous studies on LecRLKs were dedicated to classification, comparative structural analysis and expression analysis by promoter-based studies, most of the recent studies on LecRLKs have laid special emphasis on the potential of this gene family in regulating biotic/abiotic stress and developmental pathways in plants, thus mak- ing the prospects of studying the LecRLK-mediated regulatory mechanism exceptionally promising. In this review, we have described in detail the LecRLK gene family with respect to a historical, evolutionary, and structural point of view. Furthermore, we have laid emphasis on the LecRLKs roles in development, stress conditions, and hormonal response. We have also discussed the exciting research prospects offered by the current knowledge on the LecRLK gene family. The multitude of the LecRLK gene family members and their functional diversity mark these genes as both interesting and worthy candidates for further analysis, especially in the field of crop improvement.
基金grants from NSFC(31601728,31272142)Shandong Province(ZR2016CQ13,SDAIT-06-03)+1 种基金Young Scientists Funds of Shandong Agricultural University(564024)Youth Science and Technology Innovation Fund of Shandong Agricultural University(24024)
文摘Calcium(Ca^(2+)), a crucial second messenger in plants, is involved in diverse signaling pathways including biotic and abiotic stress responses. However, the functions of most calcium sensors including calcium-dependent protein kinases(CDPKs), calmodulins(Ca Ms), calmodulinlike proteins(CMLs), and calcineurin B-like proteins(CBLs) remain limited in plants, particularly in woody plants. Currently, a total of 83 CMLs and seven Ca Ms were discovered in the apple genome in this study. Functional domain analysis showed that these CMLs and Ca Ms contain a highly conserved EF-hand motif. q RT-PCR assays indicated that these CMLs were expressed ubiquitously in apple, including in the roots, stems,leaves, flowers, and fruits, and also possessed spatial specificity. Finally, most of these CMLs were induced by hormonal and abiotic stress, suggesting their potential roles in the regulation of growth, development, and the stress response in apple. In summary, our findings provide potential evidence that apple CMLs may be involved in abiotic stress and the regulation of plant growth and development.
文摘植物RHO相关蛋白GTPases(RHO-related GTPases of plants,ROPs)是广泛存在于植物中的一类信号转导G蛋白(又称GTP结合蛋白),其通过结合GDP或GTP在非活性和活性状态间进行切换,进而在细胞极性控制、形态发育、激素水平调控、逆境反应等诸多植物生命活动的信号转导过程中扮演重要的分子开关角色。本文对ROP蛋白的结构域及基于蛋白质结构分类进行了介绍,并对拟南芥、玉米、水稻和大麦中的ROP家族蛋白质进行了系统进化分析。分析结果表明,这些植物中的ROP蛋白根据蛋白质结构域组成可分为Ⅰ类(typeⅠ)和Ⅱ类(typeⅡ)两种类型,而根据蛋白质序列的保守性可将其在植物中的ROP蛋白划分为4个进化枝。本综述不但对ROP蛋白作为分子开关在细胞内调控各种信号通路的机制进行了叙述,还对ROP在花粉管、根毛及植物表皮铺盖细胞极性发育,以及其他抗逆反应中的具体作用和机制及研究进展进行了阐述。本文还对ROP蛋白在ABA、IAA、BR等植物激素信号传导过程中的调控作用及研究进展进行了阐述。本文对植物ROP蛋白研究过程中尚未解决的问题,例如不同的ROP蛋白在同一个信号通路中的作用为何如此不同,以及ROP是如何协调不同的信号通路以共同调控一个植物发育或者生理过程等问题进行了总结,并在此基础上对未来的研究方向进行了展望。
基金supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China(Grant No.CXGC2022F02)the Agricultural Variety Improvement Project of Shandong Province, China(Grant No.2019LZGC003)。
文摘Soil salinization and/or alkalization is a major constraint to crop production worldwide.Approximately 60% of the cultivated land is affected by salt,over half of which is alkalized.Alkaline soils are characterized by high alkalinity and typically high salinity,which creates a complex saline-alkaline(SA) stress that affects plant growth.Rice cultivation has been accepted as an important strategy for effective utilization of SA land if water is available for irrigation.Nevertheless,as a salt-sensitive plant,rice plants suffer severe SA-induced damage,which results in poor plant growth and grain yield.Various approaches have been employed to improve rice productivity in SA land.Among them,the priming technique has emerged as a powerful method for enhancing SA tolerance in rice plants.In this review,we summarized how SA stress damages rice plants,and then presented how priming treatment can mitigate such damage.
基金National Counsel of Technological and Scientific Developmen-CNPq and Fundacao de Amparo a Ciencia e Tecnologia de Pernambuco(FACEPE/DCR-0093-5.01/13:APQ-0053-5.01/14 and APQ-0532-5.01/14)for the financial support to this work
文摘The results observed in the literature raise the hypothesis according to which cytokinin plays important roles in photosynthetic metabolisms and antioxidant enzymes. Thus, the study aimed to evaluate the effect of foliar application of the isolated cytokinin kinetin at the production cycle, seeking to analyze its effects on enzyme activity and photosynthetic parameters. The plants treated with CK presented reduction of leaf CO_2 assimilation rate(Pn) and stomatal conductance(Gs), while that transpiration rate(Tr) was unaffected. The internal CO_2 concentrations decreased with the increase in cytokinin levels, but were maintained under CK 50 mg·L^(-1). The plants treated with CK 75 mg·L^(-1) was verified higher carboxylation efficiency(Pn/Ci), which was associated to values of CO_2 assimilation and transpiration unaltered. Apparent electron transport rate showed variations in the concentration of 25 mg·L^(-1). Considering the study of enzyme activity, on the other hand, it cannot be stated that kinetin has an effective action in delaying oxidative damage. It presents mixed results, since an efficiency in the application of cytokinin was not observed, presenting induction levels of ascorbate peroxidase activity. Thus, further research is needed to determine more precisely the effects of kinetin on gas exchange and antioxidant enzymes in anthurium plants.
