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Plant Sciences
Yu Zhang, Huijun Ma, Tianchang Zhou, Zhenyu Zhu, Yue Zhang, Xin Zhao, Chao Wang
Summary: In this study, a salt and drought-induced ASR gene, ThASR3, was isolated from Tamarix hispida. The overexpression of ThASR3 in Tamarix and Arabidopsis plants enhanced reactive oxygen species scavenging capability under high salt and osmotic stress conditions, indicating its important role in improving abiotic stress tolerance.
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Plant Sciences
Meiheriguli Mijiti, Yucheng Wang, Liuqiang Wang, Xugela Habuding
Summary: ThNAC4, a NAC gene from Tamarix hispida, plays an important role in plant abiotic stress tolerance. Overexpression of ThNAC4 in Arabidopsis and Tamarix plants enhances salt and osmotic tolerance.
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Plant Sciences
Xin Zhao, Rui Wang, Yue Zhang, Yao Li, Yuanzhi Yue, Tianchang Zhou, Chao Wang
Summary: This study isolated and characterized 11 Stress associated proteins (SAPs) from T. hispida, and found that most ThSAPs exhibited transcriptional responses to abiotic stresses and phytohormones, with ThSAP6 being significantly induced by salt stress. Function analysis revealed ThSAP6 as a positive regulator of salt stress response, showing potential for biotechnological approaches to improve salt tolerance in plants.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Xiaojin Lei, Bing Tan, Zhongyuan Liu, Jing Wu, Jiaxin Lv, Caiqiu Gao
Summary: The COL-like transcription factor ThCOL2 in the woody halophyte Tamarix hispida plays a significant role in the response to salt stress, particularly in regulating the expression levels under salt stress and ABA treatment. ThCOL2 overexpression enhances salt tolerance by regulating ROS removal and enzyme activity, indicating its potential as a candidate gene for improving salt tolerance. Further analysis of downstream genes regulated by ThCOL2 will provide insights into the salt tolerance regulatory network.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Forestry
Xiaojin Lei, Jiaru Fang, JiaXin Lv, Zhengyang Li, Zhongyuan Liu, Yucheng Wang, Chao Wang, Caiqiu Gao
Summary: ThSCL32 gene is highly induced by salt stress and improves salt tolerance in Tamarix hispida. It enhances ThPHD3 gene expression, possibly through binding to the novel cis-element SBS in the promoter of ThPHD3.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yaqi Jia, Huimin Zhao, Yani Niu, Yucheng Wang
Summary: Using RNA-seq, we identified salt-responsive genes and lncRNAs in Betula platyphylla Suk. roots and leaves, and characterized their functions. The salt-responsive genes were enriched in cell wall biogenesis and wood development in roots, and in photosynthesis and response to stimulus in leaves. The target genes of salt-responsive lncRNAs were enriched in nitrogen compound metabolic process and response to stimulus in both roots and leaves. We also developed a method for quickly identifying abiotic stress tolerance of lncRNAs, and characterized 11 randomly selected salt-responsive lncRNAs using gain- and loss-of-function analysis. Among them, six lncRNAs confer salt tolerance, two lncRNAs confer salt sensitivity, and three lncRNAs are not involved in salt tolerance. Furthermore, we characterized a lncRNA, LncY1, which improves salt tolerance by regulating two transcription factors, BpMYB96 and BpCDF3.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xinya Wang, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, Mengna Wang, Yu Zhao, Xiaofeng Feng, Pravej Alam, Xujing Chi, Yongping Cai
Summary: GRAS transcription factors (TFs) in Chinese white pear were systematically characterized in this study. Phylogenetic and structural analysis revealed the features of the PbGRAS family. Synteny analysis showed the conservation of duplicated regions, with dispersed duplication events playing a crucial role in the expansion of the GRAS gene family. Cis-acting elements associated with hormone and environmental stress responses were found in the promoter regions of PbGRAS genes. PbGRAS89 and PbGRAS99 played important roles in leaf development.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Weidong Gao, Baichao Liu, Sonethavy Phetmany, Jinghang Li, Danni Wang, Zhongyuan Liu, Caiqiu Gao
Summary: Cadmium (Cd), a nonessential and toxic metal, accumulates in plant tissues and limits crop growth. The role of R2R3-type MYB transcription factor ThDIV2 in regulating Cd tolerance in T. hispida was investigated. ThDIV2 was found to be suppressed under Cd stress and overexpression of ThDIV2 resulted in increased ROS and H2O2 content, decreased antioxidative enzyme activity, and repression of the expression of ThAO1, ThAO2, ThAO3, ThSOD1, ThSOD2, and ThSOD3. ThDIV2 directly bound to the promoters of ThAO1 and ThAO2. These findings suggest that ThDIV2 regulates Cd tolerance in T. hispida by modulating ROS and antioxidative capacity.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhongyuan Liu, Qingjun Xie, Feifei Tang, Jing Wu, Wenfang Dong, Chao Wang, Caiqiu Gao
Summary: The study revealed that overexpression of ThSOS3 enhances antioxidant enzyme activity, improves ROS scavenging capability, and reduces lipid peroxidation in cell membranes, resulting in better growth and response of plants under salt stress. This provides a foundation for further understanding the role of ThSOS in salt tolerance mechanisms in Tamarix hispida.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingjun Xie, Baichao Liu, Wenfang Dong, Jinghang Li, Danni Wang, Zhongyuan Liu, Caiqiu Gao
Summary: Salinity and heavy metal pollution have a severe impact on plant growth. Tamarix hispida (T. hispida) has the potential to remediate soil polluted by salt and heavy metals. This study explored the response mechanisms of T. hispida to stresses caused by NaCl, CdCl2 (Cd), and combined CdCl2 and NaCl (Cd-NaCl). The antioxidant system showed changes under all three stresses. NaCl inhibited the absorption of Cd2+. Significant differences were observed in transcripts and metabolites among the three stress responses. Notably, linoleic acid metabolism pathway was enriched in both differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs) under Cd stress.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rui Wang, Yu Zhang, Chao Wang, Yu-Cheng Wang, Liu-Qiang Wang
Summary: In this study, it was found that ThNAC12 enhances salt tolerance in T. hispida by directly regulating ThPIP2;5 expression, leading to increased ROS scavenging and antioxidant enzyme activity levels under salt stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pei-Long Wang, Xiao-Jin Lei, Yuan-Yuan Wang, Bai-chao Liu, Dan-ni Wang, Zhong-Yuan Liu, Cai-Qiu Gao
Summary: Tamarix hispida, a halophytic plant, shows great potential in tolerating cadmium pollution in soil, yet the molecular mechanisms involved are still poorly understood. In this study, RNA-seq technique was used to analyze the transcriptomic changes of T. hispida under cadmium stress, revealing the potential genes and pathways associated with cadmium tolerance. These findings could contribute to the understanding of molecular mechanisms governing cadmium resistance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chrystalla Antoniou, Xavier Zarza, Gholamreza Gohari, Sima Panahirad, Panagiota Filippou, Antonio F. Tiburcio, Vasileios Fotopoulos
Summary: The study revealed a clear correlation between the alteration of polyamine metabolic pathway under salinity conditions and sensitivity in different Medicago genotypes.
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Forestry
Zhibo Wang, Zihang He, Xin Xu, Xinxin Shi, Xiaoyu Ji, Yucheng Wang
Summary: The study identified multiple salt tolerance genes in Tamarix hispida through yeast expression system and high-throughput sequencing, demonstrating their reliability in enhancing plant salt tolerance. The research also observed higher expression levels of identified genes in roots under salt stress, with a significant proportion belonging to 'response to stimulus' category. The findings suggest that processes such as protein translation, osmotic adjustment, antioxidant defense, and maintenance of cellular functions play crucial roles in salt tolerance mechanisms.
Article
Forestry
Qingjun Xie, Yuanyuan Wang, Danni Wang, Jinghang Li, Baichao Liu, Zhongyuan Liu, Peilong Wang, Hao Zhang, Kaiye Yang, Caiqiu Gao
Summary: This study used RNA-seq to identify differentially expressed genes in Tamarix hispida roots treated with CdCl2. The analysis found that these genes were associated with defense response and metabolic pathways in plants. Furthermore, the study revealed the important regulatory role of certain transcription factors in the response to cadmium stress.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kun Ning, Su Chen, Haijiao Huang, Jing Jiang, Hongmei Yuan, Huiyu Li
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2017)
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Plant Sciences
Kun Ning, Changjun Ding, Wenxu Zhu, Weixi Zhang, Yufeng Dong, Yingbai Shen, Xiaohua Su
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hongmei Yuan, Kun Ning, Wendong Guo, Lei Tao, Ying Yu, Lijuan Zhao, Ying Wu, Liguo Zhang, Jianzhong Wu, Fengzhi Guan, Xue Yang, Guangwen Wu
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kun Ning, Changjun Ding, Qinjun Huang, Weixi Zhang, Chengchao Yang, Dejun Liang, Ruting Fan, Xiaohua Su
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Plant Sciences
K. Ning, T. Zhou, C. Z. Jiang, H. M. Wu, J. L. Jiang, J. Chen, Y. A. El-Kassaby, Y. Ma
Summary: A rapid and high-efficient regeneration system from Euonymus bungeanus leaves has been established, including callus induction, proliferation of adventitious buds, and formation of adventitious roots. This system provides useful references for effective mass propagation and serves as an enabling technology for future genetic engineering endeavors.
BIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiuyan Ban, Tongjin Liu, Kun Ning, Junjun Fan, Qunxiang Cui, Yanle Guo, Xueming Zai
Summary: The study showed that the application of exogenous calcium can delay eggplant fruit browning by regulating phenol metabolism and enhancing antioxidant systems. This is achieved through higher phenolic levels, suppressed PPO activity, and increased accumulation of ROS scavenging enzymes and ascorbic acid in calcium-treated fruits.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ting Zhou, Kun Ning, Wangxiang Zhang, Hong Chen, Xiaoqing Lu, Donglin Zhang, Yousry A. El-Kassaby, Jian Bian
Summary: The study experimentally tested the phenotypic variation of floral organs in Malus species, revealing 15/44 phenotypic traits that could be used as the basis for taxonomy. The findings showed that natural species of Malus tend to cluster in the same section, while homologous cultivars display ancestor-inclined distribution characteristics.
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Genetics & Heredity
Kun Ning, Ting Zhou, Yaolong Wang, Yousry A. El-Kassaby, Yan Ma
Summary: In this study, the complete chloroplast genome sequence of Euonymus alatus was obtained by assembling sequencing data, revealing its unique structure and gene composition. This genome provides valuable insights for further phylogenetic studies of E. alatus.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
