bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2024
Abstract
The
Nepetoideae,
a
subfamily
of
Lamiaceae
(mint
family),
is
rich
in
aromatic
plants,
many
which
are
sought
after
for
their
use
as
flavours
and
fragrances
or
medicinal
properties.
Here
we
present
genome
assemblies
two
species
Nepetiodeae:
Drepanocaruym
sewerzowii
Marmoritis
complanata
.
Both
were
generated
using
Oxford
Nanopore
Q20+
reads
with
contigs
anchored
to
nine
pseudomolecules
that
resulted
335
Mb
305
assemblies,
respectively,
BUSCO
scores
above
95%
both
the
assembly
annotation.
We
furthermore
provide
tree
only
derived
gene
models,
complementing
existing
transcriptome
marker-based
phylogenies.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Salvia
sclarea
is
a
medicinal
herb
from
the
Lamiaceae
family,
valued
for
its
essential
oil
which
contains
sclareol,
linalool,
linalyl
acetate,
and
other
compounds.
Despite
extensive
use,
genetic
mechanisms
of
S.
are
not
well
understood.
This
study
presents
chromosome-level
genome
assembly
using
Oxford
Nanopore
Technology,
Illumina
short
reads,
Pore-C
technology.
The
assembled
spans
499.03
Mbp
with
scaffold
N50
50.5
Mbp,
forming
11
pseudochromosomes.
was
validated
by
BUSCO
analysis,
indicated
high
completeness
marked
at
98.7%.
68.73%
repetitive
sequences,
long
terminal
repeats
(LTRs)
accounting
33.01%.
A
total
17,202
protein-coding
genes
were
predicted.
Among
them,
16,846
annotated
in
NCBI
NR
database,
highest
among
all
databases,
covering
97.93%
predicted
genes.
phylogenetic
analysis
revealed
that
shares
close
evolutionary
relationship
officinalis
within
genus,
while
species
genus
have
evolved
independently
family.
high-resolution
offers
fresh
insights
into
biosynthesis
oils
aromatic
compounds
sclarea,
establishing
basis
preservation.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Tanshinones
and
phenolic
acids
are
two
major
classes
of
bioactive
compounds
in
Salvia
miltiorrhiza.
Revealing
the
regulatory
mechanism
their
biosynthesis
is
crucial
for
quality
improvement
S.
miltiorrhiza
medicinal
materials.
Here
we
demonstrated
that
Smi-miR858a–Smi-miR858c,
a
miRNA
family
previously
known
to
regulate
flavonoid
biosynthesis,
also
played
critical
roles
tanshinone
acid
Overexpression
Smi-miR858a
plants
caused
significant
growth
retardation
reduction.
Computational
prediction
degradome
RNA-seq
analyses
revealed
could
directly
cleave
transcripts
SmMYB6,
SmMYB97,
SmMYB111,
SmMYB112.
Yeast
one-hybrid
transient
transcriptional
activity
assays
showed
Smi-miR858a-regulated
SmMYBs,
such
as
SmMYB6
SmMYB112,
activate
expression
SmPAL1
SmTAT1
involved
SmCPS1
SmKSL1
associated
with
biosynthesis.
In
addition
activating
genes
compound
pathways,
SmMYB112
SmAOC2,
SmAOS4,
SmJMT2
methyl
jasmonate,
elicitor
plant
secondary
metabolism.
The
results
suggest
existence
dual
signaling
pathways
regulation
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 5148 - 5148
Published: May 9, 2024
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
a
group
of
endogenous
small
non-coding
RNAs
in
plants.
They
play
critical
functions
various
biological
processes
during
plant
growth
and
development.
Salvia
miltiorrhiza
is
well-known
traditional
Chinese
medicinal
with
significant
medicinal,
economic,
academic
values.
In
order
to
elucidate
the
role
miRNAs
S.
miltiorrhiza,
six
RNA
libraries
from
mature
roots,
young
stems,
leaves,
leaves
flowers
one
degradome
library
mixed
tissues
were
constructed.
A
total
184
miRNA
precursors,
generating
137
known
49
novel
miRNAs,
genome-widely
identified.
The
identified
predicted
diversified
regulatory
roles
plants
through
regulating
891
genes.
qRT-PCR
5′
RLM-RACE
assays
validated
negative
smi-miR159a
SmMYB62,
SmMYB78,
SmMYB80.
To
function
bioactive
compound
biosynthesis,
transgenic
hairy
roots
generated
analyzed.
results
showed
that
overexpression
caused
decrease
rosmarinic
acid
salvianolic
B
contents.
analysis
targets
smi-miR159a,
including
SmMYB80,
significantly
down-regulated,
accompanied
by
down-regulation
SmPAL1,
SmC4H1,
Sm4CL1,
SmTAT1,
SmTAT3,
SmHPPR1,
SmRAS,
SmCYP98A14
genes
involved
phenolic
biosynthesis.
It
suggests
regulator
biosynthesis
miltiorrhiza.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 1, 2024
Prunella
vulgaris
is
an
important
material
for
Chinese
medicines
with
rosmarinic
acid
(RA)
as
its
index
component.
Based
on
the
chromosome-level
genome
assembly
we
obtained
recently,
51
RA
biosynthesis-related
genes
were
identified.
Sequence
feature,
gene
expression
pattern
and
phylogenetic
relationship
analyses
showed
that
17
of
them
could
be
involved
in
biosynthesis.
In
vitro
enzymatic
assay
PvRAS3
catalyzed
condensation
p
-coumaroyl-CoA
caffeoyl-CoA
pHPL
DHPL.
Its
affinity
toward
was
higher
than
caffeoyl-CoA.
PvRAS4
lower
PvRAS3.
UPLC
LC-MS/MS
existence
RA,
4-coumaroyl-3’,4’-dihydroxyphenyllactic
acid,
4-coumaroyl-4’-hydroxyphenyllactic
caffeoyl-4’-hydroxyphenyllactic
P.
.
Generation
analysis
pvras3
homozygous
mutants
significant
decrease
increase
DHPL
pHPL.
It
suggests
main
enzyme
catalyzing
acyl
donors
acceptors
during
The
role
appears
minor.
results
provide
information
quality
control
medicinal
materials.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 348 - 348
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Salvia
miltiorrhiza
is
a
herbaceous
plant
that
possesses
significant
medicinal
value.
Land
salinization
affects
the
growth
of
S.
miltiorrhiza,
resulting
in
decline
its
quality
and
yield.
Knotted1-like
homeobox
(KNOX)
genes
are
transcription
factors
play
important
roles
abiotic
stress.
The
characteristics
functions
KNOX
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
identified
ten
all
which
possess
characteristic
four
domains:
KNOX1,
KNOX2,
ELK,
HD.
These
SmKNOXs
were
divided
into
two
groups
together
with
homologous
genes.
Cis-acting
element
analysis
indicated
contained
elements
associated
phytohormone,
light,
stress
response.
show
tissue-specific
expression
among
roots,
stems,
leaves,
flowers.
We
assessed
response
to
salt
using
quantitative
RT-PCR
analysis.
Notably,
SmKNOX4
significantly
decreased
within
24
h
exposure,
while
SmKNOX1,
SmKNOX2,
SmKNOX3,
SmKNOX8,
SmKNOX9
showed
increases.
SmKNOX3
was
positively
correlated
their
target
genes,
GA20ox1
S11
MYB.
findings
suggest
respond
stress,
providing
foundation
for
studies
potential
genetic
improvement
miltiorrhiza.
Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Summary
Salvia
miltiorrhiza
Bunge,
a
renowned
medicinal
herb
in
traditional
Chinese
medicine,
displays
distinctive
root
texture
and
high
phenolic
acid
content,
traits
influenced
by
genetic
environmental
factors.
However,
the
underlying
regulatory
networks
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
performed
multi‐omics
analyses
on
ecotypes
from
four
major
regions,
focusing
impacts
structure,
accumulation
lignin
composition.
Lower
temperatures
increased
UV‐B
radiation
were
associated
with
elevated
rosmarinic
(RA)
salvianolic
B
(SAB)
levels,
particularly
Sichuan
ecotype.
Structural
models
indicated
that
radial
arrangement
of
xylem
conduits
contributes
to
greater
hardness.
Genomic
assembly
comparative
analysis
ecotype
revealed
unique
metabolism
gene
cluster,
including
SmWRKY40
,
WRKY
transcription
factor
essential
for
RA
SAB
biosynthesis.
Overexpression
enhanced
levels
whereas
its
knockout
reduced
Integrating
high‐throughput
(DNA
affinity
purification
sequencing)
point‐to‐point
(Yeast
One‐Hybrid,
Dual‐Luciferase
Electrophoretic
Mobility
Shift
Assay)
protein‐DNA
interaction
detection
platform
further
identified
binding
sites
across
ecotypes,
revealing
specific
networks.
Our
findings
provide
insights
into
molecular
basis
bioactive
compound
accumulation,
advancing
breeding
strategies
quality
improvement
S.
.