Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: April 24, 2019
Plant
metal
tolerance
proteins
(MTPs)
comprise
a
family
of
membrane
divalent
cation
transporters
that
play
essential
roles
in
plant
mineral
nutrition
maintenance
and
heavy
stresses
resistance.
However,
the
evolutionary
relationships
biological
functions
MTP
tobacco
remain
unclear.
In
present
study,
26,
13
12
MTPs
three
main
Nicotiana
species
(N.
tabacum,
N.sylvestris
N.
tomentosiformis)
were
identified,
respectively,
designated
based
on
orthologous
relationship
to
Arabiodopsis
MTPs.
The
phylogenetic
relationships,
gene
structures,
chromosome
distributions,
conserved
motifs
domains
NtMTPs
systematic
analyzed.
According
features,
26
classified
into
major
substrate-specific
groups
(Zn-CDFs,
Zn/Fe-CDFs
Mn-CDFs)
seven
primary
(1,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
12).
All
contained
modified
signature
sequence
cation_efflux
domain,
whereas
some
them
also
harbored
ZT_dimer.
Evolutionary
analysis
showed
NtMTP
N.tabacum
originated
from
its
parental
genome
sylvestris
tomentosiformis,
further
underwent
lost
expanded
via
one
segmental
duplication
event.
Moreover,
prediction
cis-acting
elements
microRNA
target
sites
genes
suggested
diverse
complex
regulatory
mechanisms
control
expression.
Expression
profile
derived
transcriptome
data
quantitative
real-time
PCR
(qRT-PCR)
tissue
expression
patterns
same
group
similar
but
varied
among
groups,
indicating
growth
development.
addition,
under
toxicity,
exhibited
various
responses
either
leaves
or
roots.
20
found
response
at
least
ion
treatment
roots,
respectively.
These
results
provided
perspective
evolution
helpful
for
functional
characterization
genes.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
175(1), P. 6 - 22
Published: July 19, 2017
Multicellular
glandular
trichomes
are
epidermal
outgrowths
characterized
by
the
presence
of
a
head
made
cells
that
have
ability
to
secrete
or
store
large
quantities
specialized
metabolites.
Our
understanding
transcriptional
control
trichome
initiation
and
development
is
still
in
its
infancy.
This
review
points
some
central
questions
need
be
addressed
better
understand
how
such
cell
structures
arise
from
plant
protodermis.
A
key
unique
feature
their
synthesize
amounts,
relative
size,
limited
number
As
such,
they
qualify
as
true
factories,
making
them
interesting
targets
for
metabolic
engineering.
In
this
review,
recent
advances
regarding
terpene
engineering
highlighted,
with
special
focus
on
tobacco
(Nicotiana
tabacum).
particular,
choice
promoters
drive
transgene
expression
best
ways
sink
existing
pools
precursors
discussed.
The
bioavailability
natural
precursor
molecules
parameter
controlled
so-called
cross
talk
between
different
biosynthetic
pathways.
highlighted
exact
nature
extent
only
partially
understood
at
present.
future,
awareness
of,
detailed
knowledge
on,
biology
metabolism
will
generate
new
leads
tap
largely
unexploited
potential
resistance
pests
lead
improved
production
metabolites
high
industrial
pharmacological
value.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 11, 2023
Abstract
Chrysanthemum
(
morifolium
Ramat.)
is
a
globally
important
ornamental
plant
with
great
economic,
cultural,
and
symbolic
value.
However,
research
on
chrysanthemum
challenging
due
to
its
complex
genetic
background.
Here,
we
report
near-complete
assembly
annotation
for
C.
comprising
27
pseudochromosomes
(8.15
Gb;
scaffold
N50
of
303.69
Mb).
Comparative
evolutionary
analyses
reveal
whole-genome
triplication
(WGT)
event
shared
by
species
approximately
6
million
years
ago
(Mya)
the
possible
lineage-specific
polyploidization
3
Mya.
Multilevel
evidence
suggests
that
likely
segmental
allopolyploid.
Furthermore,
combination
genomics
transcriptomics
approaches
demonstrate
genome
can
be
used
identify
genes
underlying
key
traits.
Phylogenetic
analysis
CmCCD4a
traces
flower
colour
breeding
history
cultivated
chrysanthemum.
Genomic
resources
generated
from
this
study
could
help
accelerate
improvement.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
186(11), P. 2313 - 2328.e15
Published: May 1, 2023
Hybrid
potato
breeding
will
transform
the
crop
from
a
clonally
propagated
tetraploid
to
seed-reproducing
diploid.
Historical
accumulation
of
deleterious
mutations
in
genomes
has
hindered
development
elite
inbred
lines
and
hybrids.
Utilizing
whole-genome
phylogeny
92
Solanaceae
its
sister
clade
species,
we
employ
an
evolutionary
strategy
identify
mutations.
The
deep
reveals
genome-wide
landscape
highly
constrained
sites,
comprising
∼2.4%
genome.
Based
on
diploid
diversity
panel,
infer
367,499
variants,
which
50%
occur
at
non-coding
15%
synonymous
sites.
Counterintuitively,
with
relatively
high
homozygous
burden
can
be
better
starting
material
for
inbred-line
development,
despite
showing
less
vigorous
growth.
Inclusion
inferred
increases
genomic-prediction
accuracy
yield
by
24.7%.
Our
study
generates
insights
into
incidence
properties
their
far-reaching
consequences
breeding.
Nature Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 1558 - 1571
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Abstract
Nicotiana
benthamiana
is
an
invaluable
model
plant
and
biotechnology
platform
with
a
~3
Gb
allotetraploid
genome.
To
further
improve
its
usefulness
versatility,
we
have
produced
high-quality
chromosome-level
genome
assemblies,
coupled
transcriptome,
epigenome,
microRNA
transposable
element
datasets,
for
the
ubiquitously
used
LAB
strain
related
wild
accession,
QLD.
In
addition,
single
nucleotide
polymorphism
maps
been
two
laboratory
strains
four
accessions.
Despite
loss
of
five
chromosomes
from
ancestral
tetraploid,
expansion
intergenic
regions,
widespread
segmental
allopolyploidy,
advanced
diploidization
evidence
recent
bursts
Copia
pseudovirus
(Copia)
mobility
not
seen
in
other
genomes,
subgenomes
N.
show
large
regions
synteny
across
Solanaceae.
QLD
many
genetic,
metabolic
phenotypic
differences,
including
disparate
RNA
interference
responses,
but
are
highly
interfertile
amenable
to
editing
both
transient
stable
transformation.
The
LAB/QLD
combination
has
potential
be
as
useful
Columbia-0/Landsberg
errecta
partnership,
utilized
early
pioneering
days
Arabidopsis
genomics
today.
Molecular Plant,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 423 - 437
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Nicotiana
tabacum
and
benthamiana
are
widely
used
models
in
plant
biology
research.
However,
genomic
studies
of
these
species
have
lagged.
Here
we
report
the
chromosome-level
reference
genome
assemblies
for
N.
with
an
estimated
99.5%
99.8%
completeness,
respectively.
Sensitive
transcription
start
termination
site
sequencing
methods
were
developed
accurate
gene
annotation
tabacum.
Comparative
analyses
revealed
evidence
parental
origins
chromosome
structural
changes,
leading
to
hybrid
formation
each
species.
Interestingly,
antiviral
silencing
genes
RDR1,
RDR6,
DCL2,
DCL3,
AGO2
lost
from
one
or
both
subgenomes
benthamiana,
while
homeologs
kept
Furthermore,
encodes
fewer
immune
receptors
signaling
components
than
that
These
findings
uncover
possible
reasons
underlying
hypersusceptible
nature
benthamiana.
We
user-friendly
Nicomics
(http://lifenglab.hzau.edu.cn/Nicomics/)
web
server
facilitate
better
use
resources
as
well
structure
expression
analyses.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 15, 2021
Abstract
Plant
genomes
remain
highly
fragmented
and
are
often
characterized
by
hundreds
to
thousands
of
assembly
gaps.
Here,
we
report
chromosome-level
reference
phased
genome
Ophiorrhiza
pumila
,
a
camptothecin-producing
medicinal
plant,
through
an
ordered
multi-scaffolding
experimental
validation
approach.
With
21
gaps
contig
N50
18.49
Mb,
is
one
the
most
complete
plant
assembled
date.
We
also
273
nitrogen-containing
metabolites,
including
diverse
monoterpene
indole
alkaloids
(MIAs).
A
comparative
genomics
approach
identifies
strictosidine
biogenesis
as
origin
MIA
evolution.
The
emergence
biosynthesis-catalyzing
enzymes
precede
downstream
enzymes’
evolution
post
γ
whole-genome
triplication,
which
occurred
approximately
110
Mya
in
O.
before
duplication
Camptotheca
acuminata
identified
here.
Combining
analysis,
multi-omics
metabolic
gene-cluster
propose
working
model
for
evolution,
pangenome
biosynthesis,
will
help
establishing
sustainable
supply
camptothecin.
Plant and Cell Physiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
64(2), P. 248 - 257
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
Nicotiana
benthamiana
is
widely
used
as
a
model
plant
for
dicotyledonous
angiosperms.
In
fact,
the
strains
in
research
are
highly
susceptible
to
wide
range
of
viruses.
Accordingly,
these
subject
pathology
and
plant-microbe
interactions.
terms
plant-plant
interactions,
N.
one
plants
that
exhibit
grafting
affinity
with
from
different
families.
Thus,
good
biology
has
been
genome
sequencing
analyses
many
years.
However,
complex
allopolyploid
genome,
its
previous
reference
fragmented
into
141,000
scaffolds.
As
result,
molecular
genetic
analysis
difficult
perform.
To
improve
this
effort,
de
novo
whole-genome
assembly
was
performed
Hifi
reads,
1,668
contigs
were
generated
total
length
3.1
Gb.
The
21
longest
scaffolds,
regarded
pseudomolecules,
contained
2.8-Gb
sequence,
occupying
95.6%
assembled
genome.
A
57,583
high-confidence
gene
sequences
predicted.
Based
on
comparison
structures
between
tabacum,
found
have
more
chromosomal
rearrangements,
reflecting
age
interspecific
hybridization.
verify
accuracy
annotations,
cell
wall
modification
genes
involved
analyzed,
which
revealed
not
only
previously
indeterminate
untranslated
region,
intron
open
reading
frame
but
also
genomic
locations
their
family
genes.
Owing
improved
annotation,
would
increasingly
be
accessible.
Nature Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 68 - 80
Published: Jan. 16, 2023
The
genomes
of
cytoplasmic
organelles
(mitochondria
and
plastids)
are
maternally
inherited
in
most
eukaryotes,
thus
excluding
organellar
from
the
benefits
sexual
reproduction
recombination.
mechanisms
underlying
maternal
inheritance
largely
unknown.
Here
we
demonstrate
that
two
independently
acting
ensure
plastid
(chloroplast)
genome.
Conducting
large-scale
genetic
screens
for
paternal
transmission,
discovered
mild
chilling
stress
during
male
gametogenesis
leads
to
increased
entry
plastids
into
sperm
cells
strongly
transmission.
We
further
show
is
controlled
by
activity
a
genome-degrading
exonuclease
pollen
maturation.
Our
data
reveal
(1)
breaks
down
under
specific
environmental
conditions,
(2)
an
organelle
exclusion
mechanism
genome
degradation
act
concert
prevent
transmission
genes
(3)
determined
complex
gene-environment
interactions.