Transcription factors – insights into abiotic and biotic stress resilience and crop improvement
Roopali Bhoite,
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Olive Onyemaobi,
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Tanushree Halder
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et al.
Current Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100434 - 100434
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Comprehensive genomic screening and expression profiling of trihelix family in pearl millet under abiotic stresses with emphasis on functional insights of PgTHX24
Current Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39, P. 100371 - 100371
Published: July 6, 2024
The
trihelix
transcription
factors
(THX
TFs)
play
a
crucial
role
in
light
responses
and
are
involved
plant
growth,
development,
stress
responses.
In
this
study,
we
have
identified
35
TFs
pearl
millet
(Pennisetum
glaucum),
which
is
one
of
the
most
widely
grown
C4
cereal
crops
tropical
semi-arid
regions.
Identified
PgTHXs
(Trihelix
members
P.
glaucum)
were
classified
into
5
subgroups
(GT1,
GT2,
GTγ,
SH4,
SIP1)
based
on
phylogenetic
analysis,
these
subgroup
shared
similar
gene
structure
motif
distribution
pattern.
Collinearity
analysis
exhibited
duplication
events
family
across
genome.
Gene
ontology
(GO)
annotation
cis-regulatory
elements
(CREs)
suggested
their
involvement
diverse
biological
molecular
functions
associated
with
RNA
sequencing
data
expression
profile
displayed
differential
patterns
under
abiotic
phytohormone
treatments.
induced
pattern
PgTHX4,
PgTHX5,
PgTHX24,
PgTHX30
potential
through
phytohormonal
signalling
pathways.
Among
these,
GT-3b
member,
was
localized
nucleus
self-transactivation
ability.
Overexpression
PgTHX24
positively
regulated
stress-related
markers
transformed
calli
drought
conditions.
Promoter
activity
also
highlighted
stress-inducible
nature
PgTHX24's
promoter.
Overall,
our
findings
provide
comprehensive
understanding
framework
for
further
functional
characterization
to
understand
regulatory
millet's
Thirty-five
millet,
diversity.
its
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Analysis of plant pararetrovirus promoter sequence(s) for developing a useful synthetic promoter with enhanced activity in rice, pearl millet, and tobacco plants
Khushbu Kumari,
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Tsheten Sherpa,
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Nrisingha Dey
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et al.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Promoters
are
one
of
the
most
important
components
for
many
gene-based
research
as
they
can
fine-tune
precise
gene
expression.
Many
unique
plant
promoters
have
been
characterized,
but
strong
with
dual
expression
in
both
monocot
and
dicot
systems
still
lacking.
In
this
study,
we
attempted
to
make
such
a
promoter
by
combining
specific
domains
from
monocot-infecting
pararetroviral-based
sugarcane
bacilliform
virus
(SCBV)
banana
streak
(BSV)
dicot-infecting
mirabilis
mosaic
(MMV).
The
generated
chimeric
promoters,
MS,
SM,
MB,
BM,
were
tested
further
validated
transgenic
tobacco
plants.
We
found
that
developed
species-specific
(monocot
or
dicot),
which
depended
on
their
respective
core
(CP)
region.
Furthermore,
knowledge,
deletion-hybrid
evaluated,
led
development
dual-expressing
promoter,
MSD3,
high
efficiency
(GUS
GFP
reporter
genes)
rice,
pearl
millet,
conclude
MSD3
be
an
genetic
tool
will
valuable
biology
application.
Language: Английский
Identification and expression analysis of bZIP transcription factors in Setaria italica in response to dehydration stress
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Among
the
largest
transcription
factor
families
in
plants,
bZIPs
are
crucial
for
various
developmental
and
physiological
processes,
particularly
abiotic
stress
resistance.
Language: Английский
Genome-wide Identification of the Laccase Gene Family in White Jute (Corchorus capsularis): Potential Targets for Lignin Engineering in Bast Fiber
Subhadarshini Parida,
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Deepak Kumar Jha,
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Khushbu Kumari
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et al.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 19, 2024
Abstract
The
industrial
bast
fibre
crop
jute
(
Corchorus
sp.)
is
known
for
its
long
lignocellulosic
multi-utility
fibres.
Information
on
lignification
limited,
and
many
enzymes
in
the
lignin
pathway
are
not
well
documented.
One
such
enzyme
laccase
(EC
1.10.3.2),
involved
final
polymerization
step
of
lignification.
A
whole-genome
search
white
capsularis
)
revealed
34
putative
CcaLAC
genes.
Phylogenetic
analysis
categorized
these
genes
into
six
groups,
with
17
predominantly
expressed
phloem
tissue,
9
leaf,
4
xylem
roots.
steady
increase
gene
expression,
from
plantlets
to
harvest,
was
observed
several
s.
Some
were
selected
further
based
homology
Arabidopsis
pathway-modifying
laccases
AtLAC
s).
Transcriptomics
data
confirmed
their
expression
tissues,
some
showing
significantly
lower
dlpf
,
a
low-lignin
fibre-containing
mutant.
Changes
under
abiotic
stresses
like
ABA
hormone
copper
heavy
metal.
Target
sites
Ath-miR397a
Ath-miR397b
predicted
11
s,
respectively,
suggesting
possible
post-transcriptional
modification
via
microRNA.
Subcellular
localization
showed
s
multiple
plant
cell
compartments.
Protein
structure
predictions
up
10
motifs
CcaLACs,
18
containing
transmembrane
helices.
Overall,
CcaLAC28
CcaLAC32
likely
process
(bast)
jute.
Modifying
could
enhance
our
understanding
potentially
lead
development
fibres,
meeting
high
demands
globally.
Highlights
Jute
identified
mainly
tissue.
key
candidates
Laccase
changes
stresses.
Key
Message
Identified
jute,
engineering
Language: Английский
Evolutionary progression and functional diversification of NAC family members in pearl millet with comprehensive characterization of PgNAC103 under drought stress
Plant Stress,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100728 - 100728
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
A pearl millet plasma membrane protein, PgPM19, facilitates seed germination through the negative regulation of abscisic acid-associated genes under salinity stress in Arabidopsis thaliana
Planta,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
260(6)
Published: Nov. 2, 2024
Language: Английский
Comprehensive analysis of housekeeping genes, tissue-specific genes, and dynamic regulation across developmental stages in pearl millet
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
Pearl
millet
(
Pennisetum
glaucum
(L.)
R.
Br.)
is
a
vital
cereal
crop,
predominantly
cultivated
in
arid
and
semi-arid
regions
of
Asia
Africa.
It
serves
as
staple
food
for
millions,
while
also
being
utilized
forage
an
energy
crop.
The
crop’s
resistance
to
heat
drought,
coupled
with
its
high
biomass,
positions
it
promising
candidate
climate-resilient
agriculture.
A
detailed
understanding
gene
expression
patterns
across
various
tissues
developmental
stages
essential
enhancing
yield
quality.
This
study
aims
fill
this
knowledge
gap
by
employing
RNA-seq
identify
housekeeping
genes
(HKGs)
tissue-specific
(TSGs)
pearl
millet.
Results
Our
analysis
data
from
nine
(seed,
germ,
radicle,
leaf,
root,
tillering
tissue,
stem,
spike,
grain)
eight
accession
Tifleaf3
revealed
comprehensive
profile.
We
identified
461
HKGs
that
exhibited
stable
all
stages,
providing
robust
internal
references
RT-qPCR.
Additionally,
8091
TSGs
were
discovered,
many
which
showed
distinctive
such
leaf.
Functional
enrichment
these
using
GO
KEGG
pathways
highlighted
their
roles
key
biological
processes
pathways,
indicating
potential
crop
trait
enhancement.
Protein-protein
interaction
networks
constructed
stem
leaf
further
illuminated
the
regulatory
mechanisms
underlying
transition
vegetative
reproductive
growth
stages.
Conclusion
presents
transcriptomic
landscape
millet,
identifying
set
are
crucial
molecular
basis
development.
provided
valuable
options
transcript
normalization
targets
exploring
function
plant
development
insights
gained
work
instrumental
breeding
programs
aimed
at
productivity
thereby
contributing
security.
Language: Английский