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Plant Sciences
Cassidy R. Million, Saranga Wijeratne, Stephanie Karhoff, Bryan J. Cassone, Leah K. Mchale, Anne E. Dorrance
Summary: This study investigated the molecular basis of quantitative disease resistance in the soybean-Phytophthora sojae pathosystem using a systems genomics approach. It found that there was significant transcriptional reprogramming in response to P. sojae infection. Through gene co-expression network analysis and eQTL mapping, the genes regulating transcriptional changes and the molecular mechanisms contributing to resistance were identified.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Izabel C. A. Batista, Maria P. C. Silva, Amarildo L. L. Silva Junior, Mariela P. G. Arrigada, Meyriele. P. de Camargo, Adriana Figueiredo, Braz T. H. Junior, Eduardo S. G. Mizubuti
Summary: Research findings indicate that the population of P. sojae, the pathogen causing soybean root and stem rot in Brazil, exhibits high variability, with complex interactions between pathotypes and resistance genes. These findings are important for developing resistant soybean cultivars.
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Plant Sciences
Wei Li, Xiang Zheng, Rong Cheng, Chanjuan Zhong, Jie Zhao, Tyler H. Liu, Tuyong Yi, Zhendong Zhu, Jieting Xu, Khalid Meksem, Liangying Dai, Shiming Liu
Summary: This study successfully cloned the resistant gene RpsYD29 from the soybean cultivar Yudou 29 and identified its functional mechanism as regulating the expression of superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) to resist Phytophthora sojae. This finding is of great significance for soybean breeding for disease resistance.
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Agronomy
Na Guo, Ammara Tahir, Xiaoxia Cui, Jianyu Xu, Jutao Sun, Nannan Zhang, Ruidong Sun, Sushuang Deng, Han Xing, Jinming Zhao
Summary: This study analyzed the expression profiles of soybean miRNAs before and after infection with Phytophthora sojae and identified miRNAs related to resistance and susceptibility. Potential target genes of these differentially expressed miRNAs were predicted. The findings contribute to understanding the disease resistance mechanism in soybean.
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Plant Sciences
Maxime de Ronne, Parthasarathy Santhanam, Benjamin Cinget, Caroline Labbe, Amandine Lebreton, Heng Ye, Tri D. Vuong, Haifei Hu, Babu Valliyodan, David Edwards, Henry T. Nguyen, Francois Belzile, Richard Belanger
Summary: A new P. sojae resistance QTL with a relatively major effect was identified in this study, spanning a region of about 500 kb on chromosome 15. Plants carrying the favorable allele at this QTL showed a 60% increase in resistance. This offers new opportunities for developing improved soybean cultivars with broad resistance to P. sojae through marker-assisted selection.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ming Zhao, Ninghui Li, Simei Chen, Junjiang Wu, Shengfu He, Yuxin Zhao, Xiran Wang, Xiaoyu Chen, Chuanzhong Zhang, Xin Fang, Yan Sun, Bo Song, Shanshan Liu, Yaguang Liu, Pengfei Xu, Shuzhen Zhang
Summary: In this study, we identified a wall-associated protein kinase gene GmWAK1 in soybean that plays a crucial role in soybean resistance to the destructive pathogen Phytophthora sojae. Overexpression of GmWAK1 significantly improved soybean resistance to P. sojae and increased the expression of related genes involved in stress responses. Furthermore, we discovered an interaction between GmWAK1 and the annexin-like protein GmANNRJ4, which enhanced soybean resistance to P. sojae.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Wei-Ting Liu, Chia-Liang Huang, Ronghua Liu, Tso-Chi Yang, Chin-Lung Lee, Rong Tsao, Wen-Ju Yang
Summary: This study investigated the factors affecting the process of making tempeh from soybeans, including isoflavone content, antioxidant activity, and phenolic content. The results showed that tempeh fermentation increased the non-glycoside form of isoflavones by over 20 times. There was a significant correlation between the non-glycoside form of isoflavones and antioxidant activity. Molar concentration was the preferred unit for presenting the conversion from glycoside to non-glycoside isoflavones. The study provides important information on the preferred fermentation periods and soybean varieties for making tempeh, and suggests that tempeh may be a functional food with readily bioavailable form of isoflavones.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jun-ichi Matsuoka, Mami Takahashi, Tetsuya Yamada, Yuhi Kono, Naohiro Yamada, Koji Takahashi, Jouji Moriwaki, Hajime Akamatsu
Summary: The variable genomic region in Tosan-231 containing two Harosoy-derived loci related to Rps7 and one Nemashirazu-derived locus confers broad-spectrum resistance to Phytophthora sojae. Mapping analysis and PCR testing have identified the presence of these resistance loci in Tosan-231.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, Mohammed Ali, Aisha M. Abdelkawy, Muhammad Zayed, Marfat Alatawy, Aziza Nagah
Summary: This study investigated the genetic and biological roles of the GsIMaT2 gene from wild soybean in the regulation of nodule and root growth in soybean. The overexpression of GsIMaT2 was found to increase nodule numbers, fresh nodule weight, root weight, and root length by boosting strigolactone formation. Additionally, the study revealed that isoflavones and their biosynthetic genes play unique functions in the nodulation signaling system in soybean.
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Agronomy
Xiangqi Bi, Guangmei Song, Han Yu, Zhuoqun Zhang, Haixu Liu, Zhiyue Yang, Yufei Chen, Jingzhi Wen
Summary: This study investigated the resistance mechanisms of common bean (a nonhost) and soybean (a host) against Phytophthora sojae, the pathogen causing root and stem rot in soybean. The results showed that common bean exhibited stronger resistance, potentially due to higher levels of phaseollidin, increased cell wall depositions, and callose accumulation.
Article
Agronomy
Carlos Bolanos-Carriel, Amine Batnini, Leah K. McHale, Anne E. Dorrance
Summary: Recent research identified new Rps genes for resistance against Phytophthora root and stem rot in soybean, offering potential for effective management of diverse pathotypes but caution is advised regarding potential limitations in defense reactions against all pathotypes.
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Agronomy
Terufumi Tada, Momo Kato, Chihiro Tanaka, Tatsuhiko Shiraiwa
Summary: The study revealed that soybean seedlings that survived Phytophthora sojae infection had poorer root growth compared to non-inoculated plants, with flooding having limited effects on growth parameters.
PLANT PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Chuanzhong Zhang, Hong Gao, Yan Sun, Liangyu Jiang, Shengfu He, Bo Song, Shanshan Liu, Ming Zhao, Le Wang, Yaguang Liu, Junjiang Wu, Pengfei Xu, Shuzhen Zhang
Summary: The study reveals the interaction between GmBTB/POZ and GmAP2 in regulating soybean resistance to P sojae. GmAP2 suppresses the expression of GmWRKY33, while GmBTB/POZ releases this suppression, enhancing soybean resistance to P sojae.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
G. N. Veremeichik, V. P. Grigorchuk, E. S. Butovets, L. M. Lukyanchuk, E. Brodovskaya, D. Bulgakov, V. P. Bulgakov
Summary: The study analyzed the biosynthesis of isoflavones in wild and cultivated soybeans grown in adverse climate conditions, finding that the Hefeng25 and Sfera varieties have the highest isoflavone content and fungal tolerance.
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Chemistry, Applied
Kebede Taye Desta, On Sook Hur, Sukyeung Lee, Hyemyeong Yoon, Myoung-Jae Shin, Jungyoon Yi, Yoonjung Lee, Na Young Ro, Xiaohan Wang, Yu-Mi Choi
Summary: This study analyzed the nutritional content and antioxidant activities of soybean germplasms from different countries and found that origin and seed coat color had varying effects on the concentration of different metabolites and antioxidant activities.
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Plant Sciences
Ninghui Li, Ming Zhao, Tengfei Liu, Lidong Dong, Qun Cheng, Junjiang Wu, Le Wang, Xi Chen, Chuanzhong Zhang, Wencheng Lu, Pengfei Xu, Shuzhen Zhang
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuanling Zhao, Xin Chang, Dongyue Qi, Lidong Dong, Guangjin Wang, Sujie Fan, Liangyu Jiang, Qun Cheng, Xi Chen, Dan Han, Pengfei Xu, Shuzhen Zhang
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Agronomy
Feifei Wang, Haiyang Nan, Liyu Chen, Chao Fang, Hanyun Zhang, Tong Su, Shichen Li, Qun Cheng, Lidong Dong, Baohui Liu, Fanjiang Kong, Sijia Lu
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qun Cheng, Lidong Dong, Tong Su, Tingyu Li, Zhuoran Gan, Haiyang Nan, Sijia Lu, Chao Fang, Lingping Kong, Haiyang Li, Zhihong Hou, Kun Kou, Yang Tang, Xiaoya Lin, Xiaohui Zhao, Liyu Chen, Baohui Liu, Fanjiang Kong
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Genetics & Heredity
Sijia Lu, Lidong Dong, Chao Fang, Shulin Liu, Lingping Kong, Qun Cheng, Liyu Chen, Tong Su, Haiyang Nan, Dan Zhang, Lei Zhang, Zhijuan Wang, Yongqing Yang, Deyue Yu, Xiaolei Liu, Qingyong Yang, Xiaoya Lin, Yang Tang, Xiaohui Zhao, Xinquan Yang, Changen Tian, Qiguang Xie, Xia Li, Xiaohui Yuan, Zhixi Tian, Baohui Liu, James L. Weller, Fanjiang Kong
Article
Plant Sciences
Qun Cheng, Zhuoran Gan, Yanping Wang, Sijia Lu, Zhihong Hou, Haiyang Li, Hongtao Xiang, Baohui Liu, Fanjiang Kong, Lidong Dong
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liyu Chen, Haiyang Nan, Lingping Kong, Lin Yue, Hui Yang, Qingsong Zhao, Chao Fang, Haiyang Li, Qun Cheng, Sijia Lu, Fanjiang Kong, Baohui Liu, Lidong Dong
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chao Fang, Jun Liu, Ting Zhang, Tong Su, Shichen Li, Qun Cheng, Lingping Kong, Xiaoming Li, Tiantian Bu, Haiyang Li, Lidong Dong, Sijia Lu, Fanjiang Kong, Baohui Liu
Summary: Soybean is an important legume crop domesticated in temperate regions, with the LJ trait allowing for delayed flowering and improved yields under short-day conditions at low latitudes. The LJ trait is controlled by two major loci, J and E6, with E6 being confirmed as a novel allele of J in this study. The dysfunctional allele e6(PG) carries a retrotransposon insertion that does not suppress the legume-specific flowering repressor E1, resulting in delayed flowering and increased yields under short-day conditions.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tiantian Bu, Sijia Lu, Kai Wang, Lidong Dong, Shilin Li, Qiguang Xie, Xiaodong Xu, Qun Cheng, Liyu Chen, Chao Fang, Haiyang Li, Baohui Liu, James L. Weller, Fanjiang Kong
Summary: Photoperiod sensitivity is crucial for plant adaptation and crop production, with the J and LUX genes playing key roles in regulating flowering in soybean. The interaction between the J-LUX complex suppresses transcription of the key flowering repressor E1, indicating their central role in soybean photoperiod sensitivity. This highlights the potential for targeted breeding of soybean varieties with precise flowering time adaptation by manipulating EC and E1 family genes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoming Li, Chao Fang, Yongqing Yang, Tianxiao Lv, Tong Su, Liyu Chen, Haiyang Nan, Shichen Li, Xiaohui Zhao, Sijia Lu, Lidong Dong, Qun Cheng, Yang Tang, Meilan Xu, Jun Abe, Xingliang Hou, James L. Weller, Fanjiang Kong, Baohui Liu
Summary: The study identified florigen gene variants FT2a and FT5a in soybeans, which delay flowering time under short-day conditions and increase yield. Additionally, it was found that FT2a and FT5a variants have diverse origins and played distinct roles as soybean spread to lower latitudes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lidong Dong, Chao Fang, Qun Cheng, Tong Su, Kun Kou, Lingping Kong, Chunbao Zhang, Haiyang Li, Zhihong Hou, Yuhang Zhang, Liyu Chen, Lin Yue, Lingshuang Wang, Kai Wang, Yongli Li, Zhuoran Gan, Xiaohui Yuan, James L. Weller, Sijia Lu, Fanjiang Kong, Baohui Liu
Summary: This study reports on the genes Tof16 and the J locus that control soybean yield under short-day conditions, and the loss of their function contributes to soybean's adaptation to tropical regions. Modulating the genetic complexity of LHY homolog alleles can quantitatively improve soybean's maturity and yield traits.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lidong Dong, Qun Cheng, Chao Fang, Lingping Kong, Hui Yang, Zhihong Hou, Yongli Li, Haiyang Nan, Yuhang Zhang, Qingshan Chen, Chunbao Zhang, Kun Kou, Tong Su, Lingshuang Wang, Shichen Li, Haiyang Li, Xiaoya Lin, Yang Tang, Xiaohui Zhao, Sijia Lu, Baohui Liu, Fanjiang Kong
Summary: In this study, a novel locus, Tof5, was identified to promote flowering and enhance adaptation to high latitudes in both wild and cultivated soybean. Different alleles of Tof5 have undergone parallel selection, with Tof5(H1) allele being strongly selected by humans after domestication and Tof5(H2) allele being naturally selected in wild soybean. This study provides insights into the adaptation of wild and cultivated soybean to high latitudes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lidong Dong, Zhihong Hou, Haiyang Li, Zhaobo Li, Chao Fang, Lingping Kong, Yongli Li, Hao Du, Tai Li, Lingshuang Wang, Milan He, Xiaohui Zhao, Qun Cheng, Fanjiang Kong, Baohui Liu
Summary: This study identified a major genetic locus for salt tolerance in soybean and revealed the regulatory role of E2 gene in flowering time and maturity. E2 delayed soybean flowering by enhancing the transcription of E1 gene and reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation during salt stress response by releasing peroxidase. The findings also suggest the artificial selection of loss-of-function e2 alleles in soybean adaptation to high-latitude regions with greater salt stress.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lidong Dong, Shichen Li, Lingshuang Wang, Tong Su, Chunbao Zhang, Yingdong Bi, Yongcai Lai, Lingping Kong, Fan Wang, Xinxin Pei, Haiyang Li, Zhihong Hou, Haiping Du, Hao Du, Tai Li, Qun Cheng, Chao Fang, Fanjiang Kong, Baohui Liu
Summary: In soybean, photoperiodic flowering reduces crop yield and quality in high-latitude regions. Understanding the genetic basis of wild soybean adaptation to high latitudes could aid breeding of improved cultivars. The Tof4 gene represses flowering in wild soybean and enhances its adaptation to high latitudes.
