Biology Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(10)
Published: Oct. 15, 2023
ABSTRACT
Cell–cell
communication
is
a
central
feature
of
multicellular
organisms,
enabling
division
labour
and
coordinated
responses.
Plasmodesmata
are
membrane-lined
pores
that
provide
regulated
cytoplasmic
continuity
between
plant
cells,
facilitating
signalling
transport
across
neighboring
cells.
Plant
development
survival
profoundly
depend
on
the
existence
functioning
these
structures,
bringing
them
to
spotlight
for
both
fundamental
applied
research.
Despite
rich
conceptual
translational
rewards
in
sight,
however,
study
plasmodesmata
poses
significant
challenges.
This
Review
will
mostly
focus
research
published
May
2022
2023
intends
short
overview
recent
discoveries,
innovations,
community
resources
hypotheses.
The Plant Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(10), P. 4109 - 4131
Published: April 30, 2024
The
subgenus
Tillandsia
(Bromeliaceae)
belongs
to
one
of
the
fastest
radiating
clades
in
plant
kingdom
and
is
characterized
by
repeated
evolution
Crassulacean
acid
metabolism
(CAM).
Despite
its
complex
genetic
basis,
this
water-conserving
trait
has
evolved
independently
across
many
families
regarded
as
a
key
innovation
driver
ecological
diversification
Bromeliaceae.
By
producing
high-quality
genome
assemblies
species
pair
displaying
divergent
photosynthetic
phenotypes,
combining
genome-wide
investigations
synteny,
transposable
element
(TE)
dynamics,
sequence
evolution,
gene
family
temporal
differential
expression,
we
were
able
pinpoint
genomic
drivers
CAM
Tillandsia.
Several
large-scale
rearrangements
associated
with
karyotype
changes
between
2
genomes
highly
dynamic
TE
landscape
shaped
However,
our
analyses
show
that
rewiring
mainly
obtained
through
regulatory
rather
than
coding
CAM-related
genes
are
differentially
expressed
24-h
cycle
but
not
candidates
positive
selection.
Gene
orthology
reveal
manifesting
expression
underwent
accelerated
expansion
constitutive
species,
further
supporting
view
evolution.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 30, 2024
Chalcone
synthase
(
CHS
)
is
a
key
enzyme
that
catalyzes
the
first
committed
step
of
flavonoid
biosynthetic
pathway.
It
plays
vital
role
not
only
in
maintaining
plant
growth
and
development,
but
also
regulating
response
to
environmental
hazards.
However,
systematic
phylogenomic
analysis
gene
family
wide
range
species
has
been
reported
yet.
To
fill
this
knowledge
gap,
large-scale
investigation
genes
was
performed
178
covering
green
algae
dicotyledons.
A
total
2,011
293
CHS-like
were
identified
phylogenetically
divided
into
four
groups,
respectively.
Gene
distribution
patterns
across
kingdom
revealed
origin
can
be
traced
back
before
rise
algae.
The
length
varied
largely
different
species,
while
exon
structure
relatively
conserved.
Selection
pressure
indicated
conserved
features
on
evolutionary
time
scales.
Moreover,
our
synteny
pinpointed
that,
besides
genome-wide
duplication
tandem
duplication,
lineage
specific
transposition
events
occurred
trajectory
family.
This
work
provides
novel
insights
evolution
may
facilitate
further
research
better
understand
regulatory
mechanism
traits
relating
biosynthesis
diverse
plants.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(11), P. 3611 - 3627
Published: July 11, 2023
Abstract
Research
on
C4
and
C3‐C4
photosynthesis
has
attracted
significant
attention
because
the
understanding
of
genetic
underpinnings
these
traits
will
support
introduction
its
characteristics
into
commercially
relevant
crop
species.
We
used
a
panel
19
taxa
18
Brassiceae
species
with
different
(C3
C3‐C4)
following
objectives:
(i)
create
draft
genome
assemblies
annotations,
(ii)
quantify
orthology
levels
using
synteny
maps
between
all
pairs
taxa,
(iii)
describe
phylogenetic
relatedness
across
species,
(iv)
track
evolution
intermediate
in
tribe.
Our
results
indicate
that
de
novo
are
high
quality
cover
at
least
90%
gene
space.
Therewith
we
more
than
doubled
sampling
depth
genomes
tribe
comprises
important
as
well
biologically
interesting
The
annotation
generated
high‐quality
models,
for
most
genes
extensive
upstream
sequences
available
yielding
potential
to
explore
variants
regulatory
sequences.
genome‐based
tree
contained
two
main
clades
indicated
evolved
five
times
independently.
Furthermore,
our
study
provides
first
genomic
hypothesis
Diplotaxis
muralis
is
natural
hybrid
D.
tenuifolia
viminea
.
Altogether,
annotations
reported
this
valuable
resource
research
photosynthesis.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
C
4
photosynthesis
exemplifies
convergent
evolution
of
complex
traits.
Herein,
we
construct
chromosome-scale
genome
assemblies
and
perform
multi-omics
analysis
for
five
Flaveria
species,
which
represent
evolutionary
stages
from
3
to
photosynthesis.
Chromosome-scale
sequence
analyses
reveal
a
gradual
increase
in
size
during
the
attributed
expansion
transposable
elements.
Systematic
annotation
genes
encoding
enzymes
transporters
identify
additional
copies
three
enzyme
through
retrotranspositions
species.
exhibit
elevated
mRNA
protein
abundances,
reduced
protein-to-RNA
ratios,
comparable
translation
efficiencies
highlighting
critical
role
transcriptional
regulation
evolution.
Furthermore,
observe
an
increased
abundance
ethylene
response
factor
(ERF)
transcription
factors
cognate
cis
-regulatory
elements
associated
with
regulation.
Altogether,
our
study
provides
valuable
genomic
resources
genus
sheds
lights
on
regulatory
mechanisms
underlying
Current Opinion in Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
85, P. 102705 - 102705
Published: March 30, 2025
Plants
have
created
an
immense
diversity
of
specialized
metabolites
to
optimize
fitness
within
a
complex
environment.
Each
plant
lineage
has
novel
often
using
the
classical
duplication/neo-functionalization
model,
but
this
is
constrained
by
undersampled
genera
and
absence
high-quality
genomes.
Phylogenetically
resolved
genomes,
deeper
chemical
sampling
mechanistic
assessment
glucosinolate
in
Brassicales
beginning
fill
understanding
how
novelty
arises.
This
showing
that
small-scale
duplications
like
tandem
or
distal
events
may
more
influence
on
formation
metabolic
novelty.
Similarly,
gene
loss
playing
significant
role
across
entire
genera.
Finally,
work
pathway
not
defined
endpoint
being
used
as
launching
pad
for
creation
other
metabolites.
In
combination,
potential
combining
genomes
with
balanced
phylogenetic
develop
improved
models
metabolite
evolution
occurs.
The Plant Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(5), P. 1205 - 1226
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
Abstract
Model
species
continue
to
underpin
groundbreaking
plant
science
research.
At
the
same
time,
phylogenetic
resolution
of
land
tree
life
continues
improve.
The
intersection
these
2
research
paths
creates
a
unique
opportunity
further
extend
usefulness
model
across
larger
taxonomic
groups.
Here
we
promote
utility
Arabidopsis
thaliana
species,
especially
ability
connect
its
genetic
and
functional
resources,
entire
Brassicales
order.
We
focus
on
using
genomics
phylogenomics
bridge
evolution
diversification
several
traits
resources
in
Arabidopsis,
thereby
extending
scope
from
by
establishing
“model
clade.”
These
Brassicales-wide
are
discussed
context
both
family
Brassicaceae.
such
clade”
make
suggestions
for
building
global
networks
support
future
studies
order
Brassicales.
