Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Drought
conditions
severely
curtail
the
ability
of
plants
to
accumulate
biomass
due
closure
stomata
and
decrease
photosynthetic
assimilation
rate.
Additionally,
there
is
a
shift
in
plant’s
metabolic
processes
toward
production
metabolites
that
offer
protection
aid
osmoadaptation,
as
opposed
those
required
for
development
growth.
To
limit
water
loss
via
non-stomatal
transpiration,
adjust
load
composition
cuticle
waxes,
which
act
an
additional
barrier.
This
study
investigates
impact
soil
deficit
on
stomatal
epicuticular
losses,
well
adjustments
two
canola
(
Brassica
napus
L.)
cultivars—one
drought-tolerant
other
drought-sensitive.
Specifically,
we
examined
effect
drought
treatment,
involved
reducing
holding
capacity
40%,
levels
cysteine,
sucrose,
abscisic
acid
(ABA)
leaves
both
cultivars.
Next,
looked
potential
differences
night,
predawn,
early
morning
transpiration
rates
wax
response
drought.
A
substantial
rise
leaf
cysteine
was
observed
cultivars
drought,
strong
correlation
found
between
ABA,
conductance,
indicating
sulfur
may
play
role
controlling
movement
during
stress.
Attributes
related
CO
2
diffusion
(stomatal
mesophyll
conductance)
were
different
suggesting
better
management
relations
under
stress
by
cultivar.
Epicuticular
waxes
acting
barrier
against
loss.
Surprisingly,
responded
similarly
(cysteine,
ABA)
they
not
reliable
markers
our
test
setup.
However,
higher
level
phenylalanine
cultivar
suggestive
this
amino
important
adaptation
drier
climates.
Furthermore,
multitrait
genotype-ideotype
distance
index
(MGIDI)
revealed
likely
aspartic
sustaining
nitrogen
carbon
immediate
resumption
after
episodes.
In
conclusion,
leveraging
knowledge
agriculture
can
enhance
crop
yield
bolster
resistance
environmental
challenges.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(4), С. 1466 - 1466
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
The
advancement
of
multi-omics
tools
has
revolutionized
the
study
complex
biological
systems,
providing
comprehensive
insights
into
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
critical
traits
across
various
organisms.
By
integrating
data
from
genomics,
transcriptomics,
metabolomics,
and
other
omics
platforms,
researchers
can
systematically
identify
characterize
elements
that
contribute
to
phenotypic
traits.
This
review
delves
recent
progress
in
applying
approaches
elucidate
genetic,
epigenetic,
metabolic
networks
associated
with
key
plants.
We
emphasize
potential
these
integrative
strategies
enhance
crop
improvement,
optimize
agricultural
practices,
promote
sustainable
environmental
management.
Furthermore,
we
explore
future
prospects
field,
underscoring
importance
cutting-edge
technological
advancements
need
for
interdisciplinary
collaboration
address
ongoing
challenges.
bridging
this
aims
provide
a
holistic
framework
advancing
research
plant
biology
agriculture.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(3), С. e0320313 - e0320313
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
Nitrogen
(N)
is
a
crucial
nutrient
for
the
growth
and
development
of
potatoes.
However,
excessive
use
nitrogen
fertilizers
can
have
detrimental
effects
on
human
health,
aquatic
ecosystems,
environment.
Therefore,
understanding
genes
involved
in
metabolism
essential
developing
future
strategies
to
improve
efficiency
(NUE)
plants.
This
study
aimed
identify
associated
with
high
tuber
yield
two
contrasting
potato
varieties
Kufri
Jyoti
(N
inefficient)
Pukhraj
efficient)
grown
under
low
regimes
using
an
aeroponics
system.
Both
were
doses
(low
N:
0.5
mM
N;
5
N)
completely
randomized
design
(CRD)
three
replications
over
years.
The
phenotypic
results
confirmed
that
was
more
efficient
compared
Jyoti,
particularly
conditions.
Additionally,
transcriptome
analysis
produced
high-quality
data
(
≥
Q20),
ranging
from
4.35
5.46
Gb
per
sample.
Statistically
significant
p
≤
0.05)
identified
based
reference
genome.
Differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
categorized
as
either
up-regulated
or
down-regulated
leaf
tissues.
Transcriptome
profiling
both
tissues
revealed
traits
contributing
DEGs
further
characterized
through
gene
ontology
(GO)
annotation
KEGG
pathway
analysis.
Selected
validated
real-time
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-qPCR)
In
summary,
several
being
component
potatoes
different
These
included
glutaredoxin,
transcription
factors
(BTB/POZ,
AP2/ERF,
MYB),
nitrate
transporter,
aquaporin
TIP1;3,
glutamine
synthetase,
aminotransferase,
GDSL
esterase/lipase,
sucrose
synthase,
UDP-glycosyltransferases,
osmotin,
xyloglucan
endotransglucosylase/hydrolase,
laccases.
we
overexpressed
including
cysteine
protease
inhibitor
1,
miraculin,
sterol
desaturase,
pectinesterase
N
stress.
Our
highlights
these
genes’
roles
enhancing
cultivated
aeroponics.
Wheat
is
a
major
global
crop,
and
increasing
its
productivity
essential
to
meet
the
growing
population
demand.
However
limited
water
resources
primary
constraint.
This
study
aimed
identify
genetic
factors
associated
with
drought
tolerance
using
diverse
panel
of
287
wheat
genotypes
evaluated
under
well-watered
drought-stressed
conditions.
Water
Use
Efficiency
(WUE)
Grain
Yield
(GY),
along
indices,
were
assessed.
A
genome-wide
association
(GWAS)
26,814
high-density
SNP
markers
identified
loci
linked
these
traits,
768
SNPs
showing
significant
associations.
Additionally,
genomic
selection
(GS)
was
performed
rrBLUP
model
predict
trait
performance
across
environments.
Among
measured
traits
at
-log10
(P)
≥
3,
81
mapped
higher
threshold
4,
indicating
pleiotropic
QTL-by-environment
interaction
effects.
Several
novel
known
genes,
previously
reported
have
functions
related
biotic
abiotic
stresses
response
SNPs.
indices
evaluated,
stress
index
(STI),
geometric
mean
(GMP),
(TOL)
most
reliable
indicators
for
selecting
stable,
high-yielding
control
The
same
three
exhibited
high
prediction
values
severe
(SS)
condition.
Five
as
promising
candidates
breeding
programs
based
on
their
superior
tolerance,
grain
yield,
nutritional
value.
provides
valuable
insights
into
basis
in
wheat,
highlighting
key
regions
improved
use
efficiency
yield
stability.
findings
contribute
development
drought-tolerant
varieties
optimized
utilization
achieve
increased
per
unit
levels,
ultimately
contributing
sustainable
agriculture
food
security.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(4), С. e0322120 - e0322120
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
In
Indian
mustard,
improving
agro-morphological
and
quality
traits
through
conventional
methods
are
both
cumbersome
resource-intensive.
Marker-aided
breeding
presents
a
promising
solution
to
these
challenges.
Hence,
the
present
research
aimed
identify
genomic
regions
governing
using
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS).
The
GWAS
panel
comprised
142
diverse
genotypes
of
mustard
were
evaluated
for
20
different
traits,
revealing
significant
difference
among
genotypes.
Subsequently,
genotyped
Brassica
90K
SNP
array
(Illumina).
Structure
diversity
analysis
grouped
into
3
sub-populations
or
groups,
LD
decay
1.05
Mb
was
confirmed
genotypic
analysis.
BLINK
model
revealed
total
49
marker-trait
associations
(MTAs),
in
which
28
21
MTAs
observed
during
rabi
2020–21
2021–22
various
respectively.
Amongst
them,
twelve
demonstrated
stable
with
studied
including
days
50%
flowering
(DF),
100%
flower
termination
(DFT),
maturity
(DM),
plant
height
(PH),
main
shoot
length
(MSL),
siliqua
(SL),
seeds
per
(SPS),
oil
content
(OC),
glucosinolates
(Glu)
years.
Moreover,
silico
nearby
SNPs
their
31
candidate
genes
known
be
involved
molecular,
physiological,
biochemical
pathways
relevant
traits.
These
can
further
characterized
deciphered
more
precise
utilization
programs
future.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(4), С. e0320667 - e0320667
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2025
Andrographis
paniculata
Wall.
ex
Nees
(
A.
)
is
a
medicinal
plant
widely
used
in
Southeast
Asian
traditional
medicine.
Plant
factories
with
artificial
lighting
(PFAL)
provide
controlled
environments
for
optimizing
growth
and
quality.
However,
the
variability
biomass
bioactive
compound
production
among
varieties
cultivated
PFAL
not
well
understood.
This
study
investigated
ten
locals
of
accessions
to
assess
their
characteristics
andrographolide
(AP1)
content
system
using
hydroponic
cultivation.
Among
accessions,
TTT
cultivar
showed
significantly
higher
stem
height,
width,
above-ground
yield,
leaf
number,
AP1
compared
others.
Phylogenetic
analyses
based
on
SNP
markers
revealed
that
morphologically
distinct
but
genetically
similar
CR,
RB,
PL,
PC
accessions.
A
genome-wide
association
(GWAS)
identified
two
significant
regions
chromosome
9
associated
yield
content.
These
findings
highlight
potential
as
high-quality
pharmaceutical
use
insights
into
key
genes
could
be
targeted
breeding
programs
improve
systems.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(5), С. e0322547 - e0322547
Опубликована: Май 27, 2025
Freezing
stress
is
the
main
obstacle
affecting
geographical
distribution,
growth,
development,
quality,
and
productivity
of
rapeseed
(
Brassica
napus
)
in
northern
China.
However,
there
a
little
knowledge
freezing
tolerance
mechanism.
Here,
289
core
germplasms
collected
from
36
countries
were
used
to
identify
SNPs
associated
with
tolerance.
We
RNA-seq
data
narrow
down
candidate
genes
identified
by
genome-wide
association
studies.
The
frequency
distributions
phenotypic
values
best
linear
unbiased
estimates
(BLUE)
for
each
trait
conform
normal
or
approximately
distributions,
good
repeatability
across
various
locations.
results
showed
that
594,
513,
7,
45
significantly
malondialdehyde,
peroxidase,
soluble
protein,
relative
electrolyte
leakage,
respectively.
Based
on
these
SNPs,
we
4,998
genes.
Crossover
analysis
indicated
73
overlapped
between
GWAS
datasets,
13
involved
transmission
perception
freeze
signals,
lipid
metabolism,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
homeostasis,
antifreeze
proteins
synthesis,
other
metabolic
processes.
These
reveal
novel
rapeseed,
provide
basis
further
research
improvement
rapeseed.