International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(22), P. 14269 - 14269
Published: Nov. 17, 2022
The
nucleotide-binding
and
leucine-rich
repeat
(NB-LRR)
genes,
also
known
as
resistance
(R)-genes,
play
an
important
role
in
the
activation
of
immune
responses.
In
recent
years,
large-scale
studies
have
been
performed
to
highlight
diversification
plant
NB-LRR
repertories.
It
is
well
that,
provide
new
functionalities,
sequences
are
subject
duplication,
domain
fusions
acquisition
other
kinds
mutations.
Although
some
mechanisms
that
govern
protein
adaptations
uncovered,
retrace
plant-lineage-specific
evolution
routes
R
structure,
a
multi-genome
comparative
analysis
was
performed.
This
study
allowed
us
define
groups
genes
sharing
homology
relationships
across
different
species.
worth
noting
most
populated
contained
well-characterized
proteins.
arsenal
profile
such
investigated
five
botanical
families,
including
crop
species,
underline
specific
adaptation
signatures.
addition,
dissection
70
NB
domains
R-genes
revealed
core
motifs
from
which
three
main
classes
diversified.
structural
remodeling
segments
shaped
repertoires
observed
each
provided
evolutionary
functional
insights
on
shuffling.
Taken
together,
findings
improved
our
understanding
molecular
adaptive
selection
occurring
at
loci.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
nucleotide
binding
site
leucine
rich
repeat
(NBLRR)
genes
significantly
regulate
defences
against
phytopathogens
in
plants.
genome-wide
identification
and
analysis
of
NBLRR
have
been
performed
several
species.
However,
the
detailed
evolution,
structure,
expression
s
functional
response
to
Magnaporthe
grisea
are
unknown
finger
millet
(
Eleusine
coracana
(L.)
Gaertn.).
Results
scanning
genome
resulted
116
EcNBLRRs1-116
)
encompassing
64
CC-NB-LRR,
47
NB-LRR
5
CC
R
-NB-LRR
types.
evolutionary
studies
among
NBLRRs
five
Gramineae
species,
viz.,
purple
false
brome
Brachypodium
distachyon
P.Beauv.),
E.
),
rice
Oryza
sativa
L.),
sorghum
Sorghum
bicolor
L.
(Moench))
foxtail
Setaria
italica
P.Beauv.)
showed
evolution
ancestral
lineage
target
species
subsequent
divergence
through
gene-loss
events.
purifying
selection
(Ka/Ks
<
1)
shaped
expansions
paralogs
orthologs
promoter
sequence
various
stress-
phytohormone-responsive
cis
-acting
elements
besides
growth
development,
indicating
their
potential
role
disease
defence
regulatory
mechanisms.
22
EcNBLRRs
genotypes
showing
contrasting
responses
infection
revealed
four
early
late
stages,
respectively.
six
these
nine
candidate
proteins,
viz
.,
EcNBLRR21,
EcNBLRR26,
EcNBLRR30,
EcNBLRR45,
EcNBLRR55
EcNBLRR76
CC,
NB
LRR
domains,
whereas
EcNBLRR23,
EcNBLRR32
EcNBLRR83
somains.
Conclusion
EcNBLRR
assigning
blast
resistance
millet.
These
results
pave
foundation
for
in-depth
targeted
editing
transgenic
approaches.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
Abstract
Grapes
are
globally
recognized
as
economically
significant
fruit
trees.
Among
grape
varieties,
Thompson
Seedless
holds
paramount
influence
for
fresh
consumption
and
extensive
applications
in
winemaking,
drying,
juicing.
This
variety
is
one
of
the
most
efficient
genotypes
genetic
modification.
However,
lack
a
high-quality
genome
has
impeded
effective
breeding
efforts.
Here,
we
present
reference
with
all
19
chromosomes
represented
contiguous
sequences
(N50
=
27.1
Mb)
zero
gaps
prediction
telomeres
centromeres.
Compared
previous
assembly
(TSv1
version),
new
incorporates
an
additional
31.5
Mb
sequenced
data
annotation
total
30
397
protein-coding
genes.
We
also
performed
meticulous
analysis
to
identify
nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
genes
(NLRs)
two
wild
varieties
renowned
their
disease
resistance.
Our
revealed
reduction
number
types
NLRs,
TIR-NB-LRR
(TNL)
CC-NB-LRR
(CNL),
Seedless,
which
may
have
led
its
sensitivity
many
fungal
diseases,
such
powdery
mildew,
increase
third
type,
RPW8
(resistance
mildew
8)-NB-LRR
(RNL).
Subsequently,
transcriptome
showed
enrichment
NLRs
during
infection,
emphasizing
pivotal
role
these
elements
grapevine’s
defense
against
mildew.
The
successful
significantly
contributes
genomics
research,
providing
insight
into
importance
seedlessness,
resistance,
color
traits,
can
be
used
facilitate
molecular
Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(15), P. 2764 - 2764
Published: July 25, 2023
Cannabis
(Cannabis
sativa
L.)
is
one
of
the
earliest
cultivated
crops,
valued
for
producing
a
broad
spectrum
compounds
used
in
medicinal
products
and
being
source
food
fibre.
Despite
availability
its
genome
sequences,
few
studies
explore
molecular
mechanisms
involved
pathogen
defense,
underlying
biological
pathways
are
poorly
defined
places.
Here,
we
provide
an
overview
defence
responses
against
common
pathogens,
such
as
Golovinomyces
spp.,
Fusarium
Botrytis
cinerea
Pythium
spp.
For
each
these
after
summary
their
characteristics
symptoms,
identifying
genes
resistance
mechanisms.
Many
focus
on
potential
involvement
disease-resistance
genes,
while
others
refer
to
other
plants
however
whose
results
may
be
use
research.
Omics
investigations
allowing
identification
candidate
highlighted,
editing
approaches
generate
resistant
species
based
CRISPR/Cas9
technology
discussed.
According
emerging
results,
model
including
both
immune
plant–pathogen
interactions
finally
proposed.
To
our
knowledge,
this
first
review
Cannabis.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Huanglongbing
(HLB)
is
a
devastating
citrus
disease
that
threatens
the
industry
worldwide.
HLB
associated
with
bacteria
Candidatus
Liberibacter
asiaticus
(CLas)
and
as
of
today,
there
are
no
tools
for
economically
viable
management.
Several
wild
Australian
limes
have
been
identified
to
be
resistant
their
resistance
hypothesized
conferred
by
genes
(R-genes),
which
mediate
pathogen-specific
defense
responses.
The
aim
this
study
was
gain
insight
into
genomic
features
R-genes
in
limes,
comparison
susceptible
cultivars.
In
study,
we
used
five
genomes,
including
three
(
Citrus
australasica
,
C.
glauca
inodora
)
two
cultivated
species
clementina
sinensis
).
Our
results
indicate
up
70%
were
unannotated
regions
original
genome
annotation
each
species,
owing
use
R-gene
specific
pipeline.
Surprisingly,
harbored
15.8
104%
more
than
limes.
all
over
75%
occurred
clusters
nearly
80%
concentrated
chromosomes
(Chr3,
5
7).
syntenic
based
phylogenic
classification
grouped
according
HLB-resistance
levels,
reflecting
association
between
these
distinct
origins.
Domain
structure
analysis
revealed
substantial
similarities
citrus.
Investigation
chromosomal
sites
underlying
R
diversifying
selection
signatures
on
several
regions.
findings
will
aid
development
genome-assisted
breeding
HLB-resistant
varieties.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: April 14, 2023
Plants
have
evolved
two
layers
of
protection
against
biotic
stress:
PAMP-triggered
immunity
(PTI)
and
effector-triggered
(ETI).
The
primary
mechanism
ETI
involves
nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
immune
receptors
(NLRs).
Although
NLR
genes
been
studied
in
several
plant
species,
a
comprehensive
database
NLRs
across
diverse
array
species
is
still
lacking.
Here,
we
present
thorough
analysis
100
high-quality
genomes
(PlantNLRatlas).
PlantNLRatlas
includes
total
68,452
NLRs,
which
3,689
are
full-length
64,763
partial-length
NLRs.
majority
groups
were
phyletically
clustered.
In
addition,
the
domain
sequences
found
to
be
highly
conserved
within
each
group.
Our
dataset
complementary
RefPlantNLR,
collection
experimentally
confirmed.
should
prove
helpful
for
comparative
investigations
range
groups,
including
understudied
taxa.
Finally,
resource
intended
help
field
move
past
monolithic
understanding
structure
function.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 105 - 105
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Powdery
mildew
(PM)
is
one
of
the
most
common
Cannabis
sativa
diseases.
In
spite
this,
very
few
documented
studies
have
characterized
resistance
genes
involved
in
PM
defense
mechanisms,
or
sources
natural
genetic
cannabis.
The
focus
present
work
on
two
primary
mechanisms
for
qualitative
against
PM.
first
based
(R)
by
conserved
nucleotide-binding
site
and/or
leucine-rich
repeat
domains
(NLRs).
second
involves
susceptibility
(S)
genes,
and
particularly
locus
o
(MLO)
whose
loss-of-function
mutations
seem
to
be
a
reliable
way
protect
plants
from
infection.
defenses
are
thus
discussed,
mainly
detailing
strategies
these
mechanisms.
Emerging
about
this
research
topic
also
reported
and,
significant
results,
potential
model
cannabis
plant–pathogen
interactions
proposed.
Finally,
innovative
approaches,
pyramiding
multiple
R
as
well
engineering
genome
editing
methods
knocking
out
S
obtain
durable
PM-resistant
cultivars
with
broad-spectrum
range.
BMC Research Notes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Oct. 6, 2024
Abstract
Objective
This
research
aims
to
analyze
the
presence
and
distribution
of
resistance
genes
in
avium
fruticosa
subgenomes
Prunus
cerasus
through
computational
methods
bioinformatics
tools.
Results
Analysis
genome
transcriptome
sequencing
data
revealed
a
total
19,570
transcripts
with
at
least
one
gene
domain
subgenome
19,142
.
Key
findings
include
identification
804
“complete”
817
,
distinct
distributions
classes
observed
between
subgenomes.
Phylogenetic
analysis
showed
clustering
genes,
unique
proteins
were
identified
each
subgenome.
Functional
annotation
comparisons
Arabidopsis
thaliana
highlighted
shared
emphasizing
complexity
disease
cherry
species.
Additionally,
higher
diversity
RLKs
RLPs
was
observed,
504
18
showing
similarity
known
reference
genes.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
46(4), P. 1143 - 1156
Published: Oct. 28, 2022
Improving
rice
immunity
is
one
of
the
most
effective
approaches
to
reduce
yield
loss
by
biotic
factors,
with
aim
increasing
production
2050
amidst
limited
natural
resources.
Triggering
a
fast
and
strong
immune
response
pathogens,
effector-triggered
(ETI)
has
intrigued
scientists
intensively
study
utilize
mechanisms
for
engineering
highly
resistant
plants.
The
conservation
ETI
components
across
species
enables
use
generate
broad-spectrum
resistance
in
Numerous
efforts
have
been
made
introduce
new
(R)
genes,
widen
effector
recognition
spectrum
on-demand
R
genes.
Although
plant
still
associated
multiple
challenges,
previous
attempts
provided
an
enhanced
understanding
mechanisms.
Here,
we
provide
survey
recent
reports
In
addition,
suggest
framework
future
studies
gene-effector
interactions,
including
genome-scale
investigations
both
followed
structural
proteins
effectors,
potential
strategies
important
improve
immunity.