Drought stress impairs plant growth and other physiological functions. MeHDZ14, a homeodomainleucine zipper I transcription factor, is strongly induced by drought stress in various cassava cultivars.However, the role ...Drought stress impairs plant growth and other physiological functions. MeHDZ14, a homeodomainleucine zipper I transcription factor, is strongly induced by drought stress in various cassava cultivars.However, the role of MeHDZ14 in cassava growth regulation has remained unclear. Here we report that MeHDZ14 affected plant height, such that a dwarf phenotype and altered internode elongation were observed in transgenic cassava lines. MeHDZ14 was found to negatively regulate the biosynthesis of lignin. Its overexpression resulted in abaxially rolled leaves. The morphogenesis of leaf epidermal cells was inhibited by overexpression of MeHDZ14, with decreased auxin and gibberellin and increased cytokinin contents. MeHDZ14 was found to regulate many drought-responsive genes, including genes involved in cell wall synthesis and expansion. MeHDZ14 bound to the promoter of caffeic acid 3-Omethyltransferase 1(MeCOMT1), acting as a transcriptional repressor of genes involved in cell wall development. MeHDZ14 appears to act as a negative regulator of internode elongation and epidermal cell morphogenesis during cassava leaf development.展开更多
Dwarfing is a pivotal agronomic trait affecting both yield and quality.Citrus species exhibit substantial variation in plant height,among which internode length is a core element.However,the molecular mechanism govern...Dwarfing is a pivotal agronomic trait affecting both yield and quality.Citrus species exhibit substantial variation in plant height,among which internode length is a core element.However,the molecular mechanism governing internode elongation remains unclear.Here,we unveiled that the transcriptional cascade consisting of B-BOX DOMAIN PROTEIN 22(BBX22)and ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL 5(HY5)finely tunes plant height and internode elongation in citrus.Loss-of-function mutations of BBX22 in an early-flowering citrus(Citrus hindsii“SJG”)promoted internode elongation and reduced pigment accumulation,whereas ectopic expression of BBX22 in SJG,sweet orange(C.sinensis),pomelo(C.maxima)or heterologous expression of BBX22 in tomato(Solanum lycopersicum)significantly decreased internode length.Furthermore,exogenous application of gibberellin A3(GA3)rescued the shortened internode and dwarf phenotype caused by BBX22overexpression.Additional experiments revealed that BBX22 played a dual role in regulation internode elongation and pigmentation in citrus.On the one hand,it directly bound to and activated the expression of HY5,GA metabolism gene(GA2 OXIDASE 8,GA2ox8),carotenoid biosynthesis gene(PHYTOENE SYNTHASE 1,PSY1)and anthocyanin regulatory gene(Ruby1,a MYB DOMAIN PROTEIN).On the other hand,it acted as a cofactor of HY5,enhancing the ability of HY5 to regulate target genes expression.Together,our results reveal the critical role of the transcriptional cascade consisting of BBX22 and HY5 in controlling internode elongation and pigment accumulation in citrus.Unraveling the crosstalk regulatory mechanism between internode elongation and fruit pigmentation provides key genes for breeding of novel types with both dwarf and health-beneficial fortification in citrus.展开更多
Short basal internodes are important for lodging resistance of rice(Oryza sativa L.).Several canopy indices affect the elongation of basal internodes,but uncertainty as to the key factors determining elongation of bas...Short basal internodes are important for lodging resistance of rice(Oryza sativa L.).Several canopy indices affect the elongation of basal internodes,but uncertainty as to the key factors determining elongation of basal internodes persists.The objectives of this study were(1)to identify key factors affecting the elongation of basal internodes and(2)to establish a quantitative relationship between basal internode length and canopy indices.An inbred rice cultivar,Yinjingruanzhan,was grown in two split-plot field experiments with three N rates(0,75,and 150 kg N ha−1 in early season and 0,90,and 180 kg N ha−1 in late season)as main plots,three seedling densities(16.7,75.0,and 187.5 seedlings m−2)as subplots,and three replications in the 2015 early and late seasons in Guangzhou,China.Light intensity at base of canopy(Lb),light quality as determined from red/far-red light ratio(R/FR),light transmission ratio(LTR),leaf area index(LAI),leaf N concentration(NLV)and final length of second internode(counted from soil surface upward)(FIL)were recorded.Higher N rate and seedling density resulted in significantly longer FIL.FIL was negatively correlated with Lb,LTR,and R/FR(P<0.01)and positively correlated with LAI(P<0.01),but not correlated with NLV(P>0.05).Stepwise linear regression analysis showed that FIL was strongly associated with Lb and LAI(R2=0.82).Heavy N application to pot-grown rice at the beginning of first internode elongation did not change FIL.We conclude that FIL is determined mainly by Lb and LAI at jointing stage.NLV has no direct effect on the elongation of basal internodes.N application indirectly affects FIL by changing LAI and light conditions in the rice canopy.Reducing LAI and improving canopy light transmission at jointing stage can shorten the basal internodes and increase the lodging resistance of rice.展开更多
Receptor-like kinase participates in the early events of plant signal transduction pathways. Previously, we screened the receptor-like kinase genes in rice and performed phylogenetic analyses. In this study, we isolat...Receptor-like kinase participates in the early events of plant signal transduction pathways. Previously, we screened the receptor-like kinase genes in rice and performed phylogenetic analyses. In this study, we isolated a receptor-like kinase gene, OsSI-RLK2, from rice. Expression of OsSI-RLK2 was induced by ABA treatment. In vitro analysis indicates that OsSI-RLK2 has Mn2+ dependent autophosphorylation activity, but does not have this activity in the presence of Ca2+ and Mg2+. Transgenic rice with over-expressed OsSI-RLK2 displayed shortened internodes resulting in a dwarf phenotype. Taken together, these results suggest that OsSI-RLK2 may represent a new type of functional RLK in rice that can inhibit the elongation of the internode.展开更多
A study was conducted in four compartments of a polycarbonate greenhouse at Gainesville,FL, USA to investigate how a soybean(Glycine max L. Merr.) cultivar, Maverick(maturity group III, indeterminate), responded to th...A study was conducted in four compartments of a polycarbonate greenhouse at Gainesville,FL, USA to investigate how a soybean(Glycine max L. Merr.) cultivar, Maverick(maturity group III, indeterminate), responded to three elevated temperatures, ELT,(day/night of 34/26 °C, 38/30 °C, and 42/34 °C) in comparison to a control growth temperature(30/22 °C).Carbon dioxide(CO_2) concentration was maintained at 700 μmol mol^(-1) in each compartment by a processor controlled air-sampling and CO_2-injection system. Three sequential experiments were conducted at different times of year(summer, autumn, and early spring)to investigate the effect of intensity, timing, and duration of ELT on soybean node number,internode elongation, mainstem length, and number of pods set per plant. At the control temperature, the soybean plants grown in the polycarbonate greenhouse were taller than field-grown plants. When plants were grown under continuous ELT applied soon after sowing or at initial flowering, the number of nodes increased with increasing ELT intensity,whereas the length of individual internodes decreased. When ELT treatment was applied during the beginning of flowering stage(R1–R2) or earlier, more nodes were produced and the length of affected internodes was decreased. When the ELT was imposed later at reproductive stage R5+ just before the beginning of seed filling, effects on node numbers and internode lengths were negligible. Short-term(10-day) duration of ELT applied at four stages from V3 to R5+ did not significantly affect final mean numbers of nodes or mean mainstem lengths. Possible mechanisms of elevated temperature effects on soybean internode elongation and node number(internode number) are discussed. Total pod numbers per plant increased linearly with mainstem node numbers and mainstem length.Furthermore, total pod numbers per plant were greatest at 34/26 °C rather than at the control temperature of 30/22 °C(and remained high at 38/30 °C). Mild increases in temperature might not threaten, but actually in展开更多
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System (CARS11-HNCX)the Major Science and Technology Plan of Hainan Province (ZDKJ2021012)+3 种基金the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund for Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (1630052022008)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2018YFD1000501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31501378)the Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Lab (B21HJ0303)。
文摘Drought stress impairs plant growth and other physiological functions. MeHDZ14, a homeodomainleucine zipper I transcription factor, is strongly induced by drought stress in various cassava cultivars.However, the role of MeHDZ14 in cassava growth regulation has remained unclear. Here we report that MeHDZ14 affected plant height, such that a dwarf phenotype and altered internode elongation were observed in transgenic cassava lines. MeHDZ14 was found to negatively regulate the biosynthesis of lignin. Its overexpression resulted in abaxially rolled leaves. The morphogenesis of leaf epidermal cells was inhibited by overexpression of MeHDZ14, with decreased auxin and gibberellin and increased cytokinin contents. MeHDZ14 was found to regulate many drought-responsive genes, including genes involved in cell wall synthesis and expansion. MeHDZ14 bound to the promoter of caffeic acid 3-Omethyltransferase 1(MeCOMT1), acting as a transcriptional repressor of genes involved in cell wall development. MeHDZ14 appears to act as a negative regulator of internode elongation and epidermal cell morphogenesis during cassava leaf development.
基金supported by funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China granted to Q.X.(number 31925034)the National Key Research and Development Program of China granted to Q.X.(number 2022YFF1003100)+3 种基金Major Special Projects and Key R&D Projects in Yunnan Province granted to Q.X.(202102AE090054)the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei granted to X.W.(number 2022BBA155)the Foundation of Hubei Hongshan Laboratory granted to Q.X.(number 2021hszd016)Key Project of Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation granted to Q.X.(number 2021CFA017)。
文摘Dwarfing is a pivotal agronomic trait affecting both yield and quality.Citrus species exhibit substantial variation in plant height,among which internode length is a core element.However,the molecular mechanism governing internode elongation remains unclear.Here,we unveiled that the transcriptional cascade consisting of B-BOX DOMAIN PROTEIN 22(BBX22)and ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL 5(HY5)finely tunes plant height and internode elongation in citrus.Loss-of-function mutations of BBX22 in an early-flowering citrus(Citrus hindsii“SJG”)promoted internode elongation and reduced pigment accumulation,whereas ectopic expression of BBX22 in SJG,sweet orange(C.sinensis),pomelo(C.maxima)or heterologous expression of BBX22 in tomato(Solanum lycopersicum)significantly decreased internode length.Furthermore,exogenous application of gibberellin A3(GA3)rescued the shortened internode and dwarf phenotype caused by BBX22overexpression.Additional experiments revealed that BBX22 played a dual role in regulation internode elongation and pigmentation in citrus.On the one hand,it directly bound to and activated the expression of HY5,GA metabolism gene(GA2 OXIDASE 8,GA2ox8),carotenoid biosynthesis gene(PHYTOENE SYNTHASE 1,PSY1)and anthocyanin regulatory gene(Ruby1,a MYB DOMAIN PROTEIN).On the other hand,it acted as a cofactor of HY5,enhancing the ability of HY5 to regulate target genes expression.Together,our results reveal the critical role of the transcriptional cascade consisting of BBX22 and HY5 in controlling internode elongation and pigment accumulation in citrus.Unraveling the crosstalk regulatory mechanism between internode elongation and fruit pigmentation provides key genes for breeding of novel types with both dwarf and health-beneficial fortification in citrus.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(S2012020011043)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(2014AA10A605)+2 种基金the Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest(201503106)Modern Agriculture Industry Technology System for Rice in Guangdong Province(2016LM1066,2017LM1066,2018LM1066)the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation through its funding of “Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia” Project(CORIGAP)
文摘Short basal internodes are important for lodging resistance of rice(Oryza sativa L.).Several canopy indices affect the elongation of basal internodes,but uncertainty as to the key factors determining elongation of basal internodes persists.The objectives of this study were(1)to identify key factors affecting the elongation of basal internodes and(2)to establish a quantitative relationship between basal internode length and canopy indices.An inbred rice cultivar,Yinjingruanzhan,was grown in two split-plot field experiments with three N rates(0,75,and 150 kg N ha−1 in early season and 0,90,and 180 kg N ha−1 in late season)as main plots,three seedling densities(16.7,75.0,and 187.5 seedlings m−2)as subplots,and three replications in the 2015 early and late seasons in Guangzhou,China.Light intensity at base of canopy(Lb),light quality as determined from red/far-red light ratio(R/FR),light transmission ratio(LTR),leaf area index(LAI),leaf N concentration(NLV)and final length of second internode(counted from soil surface upward)(FIL)were recorded.Higher N rate and seedling density resulted in significantly longer FIL.FIL was negatively correlated with Lb,LTR,and R/FR(P<0.01)and positively correlated with LAI(P<0.01),but not correlated with NLV(P>0.05).Stepwise linear regression analysis showed that FIL was strongly associated with Lb and LAI(R2=0.82).Heavy N application to pot-grown rice at the beginning of first internode elongation did not change FIL.We conclude that FIL is determined mainly by Lb and LAI at jointing stage.NLV has no direct effect on the elongation of basal internodes.N application indirectly affects FIL by changing LAI and light conditions in the rice canopy.Reducing LAI and improving canopy light transmission at jointing stage can shorten the basal internodes and increase the lodging resistance of rice.
基金the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2006AA10A101)
文摘Receptor-like kinase participates in the early events of plant signal transduction pathways. Previously, we screened the receptor-like kinase genes in rice and performed phylogenetic analyses. In this study, we isolated a receptor-like kinase gene, OsSI-RLK2, from rice. Expression of OsSI-RLK2 was induced by ABA treatment. In vitro analysis indicates that OsSI-RLK2 has Mn2+ dependent autophosphorylation activity, but does not have this activity in the presence of Ca2+ and Mg2+. Transgenic rice with over-expressed OsSI-RLK2 displayed shortened internodes resulting in a dwarf phenotype. Taken together, these results suggest that OsSI-RLK2 may represent a new type of functional RLK in rice that can inhibit the elongation of the internode.
基金supported by USDA grant 2008-35100-19244 to the University of Floridathe University of Florida Agricultural Experiment Stationby the Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology, U.S. Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service, Gainesville, FL, USA
文摘A study was conducted in four compartments of a polycarbonate greenhouse at Gainesville,FL, USA to investigate how a soybean(Glycine max L. Merr.) cultivar, Maverick(maturity group III, indeterminate), responded to three elevated temperatures, ELT,(day/night of 34/26 °C, 38/30 °C, and 42/34 °C) in comparison to a control growth temperature(30/22 °C).Carbon dioxide(CO_2) concentration was maintained at 700 μmol mol^(-1) in each compartment by a processor controlled air-sampling and CO_2-injection system. Three sequential experiments were conducted at different times of year(summer, autumn, and early spring)to investigate the effect of intensity, timing, and duration of ELT on soybean node number,internode elongation, mainstem length, and number of pods set per plant. At the control temperature, the soybean plants grown in the polycarbonate greenhouse were taller than field-grown plants. When plants were grown under continuous ELT applied soon after sowing or at initial flowering, the number of nodes increased with increasing ELT intensity,whereas the length of individual internodes decreased. When ELT treatment was applied during the beginning of flowering stage(R1–R2) or earlier, more nodes were produced and the length of affected internodes was decreased. When the ELT was imposed later at reproductive stage R5+ just before the beginning of seed filling, effects on node numbers and internode lengths were negligible. Short-term(10-day) duration of ELT applied at four stages from V3 to R5+ did not significantly affect final mean numbers of nodes or mean mainstem lengths. Possible mechanisms of elevated temperature effects on soybean internode elongation and node number(internode number) are discussed. Total pod numbers per plant increased linearly with mainstem node numbers and mainstem length.Furthermore, total pod numbers per plant were greatest at 34/26 °C rather than at the control temperature of 30/22 °C(and remained high at 38/30 °C). Mild increases in temperature might not threaten, but actually in
