Reciprocal expression of MADS-box genes and DNA methylation reconfiguration initiate bisexual cones in spruce
Yuan-Yuan Feng,
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Hong Du,
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Kai‐Yuan Huang
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et al.
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
naturally
occurring
bisexual
cone
of
gymnosperms
has
long
been
considered
a
possible
intermediate
stage
in
the
origin
flowers,
but
mechanisms
governing
formation
remain
largely
elusive.
Here,
we
employed
transcriptomic
and
DNA
methylomic
analyses,
together
with
hormone
measurement,
to
investigate
molecular
underlying
development
conifer
Picea
crassifolia
.
Our
study
reveals
“bisexual”
expression
profile
cones,
especially
patterns
B-class,
C-class
LEAFY
genes,
supporting
out
male
model.
GGM7
could
be
essential
for
initiating
cones.
methylation
reconfiguration
cones
affects
key
genes
development,
including
PcDAL12
,
PcDAL10
PcNEEDLY
PcHDG5
Auxin
likely
plays
an
important
role
female
structures
This
unveils
potential
responsible
conifers
may
shed
light
on
evolution
bisexuality.
Language: Английский
Gene co-expression network analysis in areca floral organ and the potential role of the AcMADS17 and AcMADS23 in transgenic Arabidopsis
Haifen Luo,
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Zhongliang Lu,
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Junqi Guan
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et al.
Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
342, P. 112049 - 112049
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
Language: Английский
Transcriptomic profiling and gene network analysis revealed regulatory mechanisms of bract development in Bougainvillea glabra
Xiangdong Liu,
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Yaonan Peng,
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Qinghui Zeng
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et al.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: June 13, 2024
Abstract
Background
Bracts
are
important
for
ornamental
plants,
and
their
developmental
regulation
process
is
complex;
however,
relatively
little
research
has
been
conducted
on
bracts.
In
this
study,
physiological,
biochemical
morphological
changes
in
Bougainvillea
glabra
leaves,
leaf
buds
bracts
during
seven
periods
were
systematically
investigated.
Moreover,
transcriptomic
data
of
B.
obtained
using
PacBio
Illumina
sequencing
technologies,
key
genes
regulating
development
screened.
Results
Scanning
electron
microscopy
revealed
that
the
develop
via
a
involving
regression
hairs
color
change
from
green
to
white.
Transcriptome
79,130,973
bp
transcript
sequences
45,788
transcripts.
Differential
gene
expression
analysis
50
patterns
across
periods,
with
significant
variability
transcription
factors
such
as
BgAP1
,
BgFULL
BgCMB1,
BgSPL16
BgSPL8
BgDEFA
BgEIL1,
BgBH305
.
KEGG
GO
analyses
growth
showed
involvement
chlorophyll
metabolism
hormone-related
metabolic
pathways.
The
included
BgPORA
BgSGR
BgPPH
BgPAO
BgRCCR
hormone
abscisic
acid
signaling
pathways
involved
44
23
homologous
genes,
coexpression
network
screened
BgAPRR5
BgEXLA1
bract
development.
Conclusions
These
findings
improve
understanding
molecular
mechanism
plant
provide
guidance
genetic
improvement
mainly
Language: Английский