Article
Plant Sciences
Zhi-Wen Qiao, Xing-Long Ji, Hong-Liang Li, Xun Wang, Chun-Ling Zhang, Xiao-Fei Wang, Chun-Xiang You
Summary: The study of the MdARF8 gene in apple reveals its involvement in the regulation of plant growth and development through jasmonate signaling. Ectopic expression in Arabidopsis showed that MdARF8 reduces the sensitivity to MeJA and alleviates leaf senescence and taproot elongation inhibition. MeJA treatment partially recovers the dysplastic phenotype of transgenic Arabidopsis root hair. This study provides valuable insights into the functional characterization of ARF8 and the crosstalk between jasmonate and auxin in apple.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhi-Wen Qiao, Da-Ru Wang, Xun Wang, Chun-Xiang You, Xiao-Fei Wang
Summary: This study identified 30 cyclophilin genes in the 'Golden Delicious' apple genome and categorized them into three clades. The analysis also revealed the involvement of MdCYP16 as a nuclear-localized MD cyclophilin in response to salt and drought stress in apple. The research provides valuable insights into the apple cyclophilin gene family and offers candidate genes for stress response in apple.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhiwen Qiao, Hongliang Li, Xiaofei Wang, Xinglong Ji, Chunxiang You
Summary: In this study, eight MdAFBs were identified in apple, and a comprehensive analysis was conducted to investigate their characteristics and functions. The results showed that MdAFB1 interacted with three auxin repressor proteins and responded to osmotic and salt stress. Overexpression of MdAFB1 increased osmotic and salt resistance in apple calli, and ectopic expression of MdAFB1 enhanced osmotic and salt tolerance in Arabidopsis. This study provided insights into the identification and functions of auxin receptor genes in apple in mediating osmotic and salt stress.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dazhuang Qi, Limin Wang, Meixia Liang, Qing Zhang, Xiaoli Tang, Bing Geng, Xuqiang Qiao, Hongxia Zhang
Summary: Heavy metal pollution in orchard lands has a negative impact on the growth and production of fruit trees. In this study, we identified 20 metal tolerance protein (MTP) genes in the apple genome and found that they are widely expressed and responsive to heavy metal ions. The functional analysis revealed that MdMTP11.1 plays a role in responding to heavy metal stress. These findings provide important genetic insights for breeding new fruit tree cultivars with improved tolerance to heavy metal stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Zhenghai Mo, Yan Zhang, Longjiao Hu, Min Zhai, Jiping Xuan
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive identification and expression analysis of the pecan ARF gene family. A total of 31 non-redundant CiARF genes were identified and unevenly distributed among 16 chromosomes. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that these genes could be divided into three subgroups based on similar exon-intron structures and motif patterns. Expression pattern analysis showed that 7 of these ARF genes were highly up-regulated during graft union formation at specific time points. These findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms of auxin signaling during graft union formation.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dijana Smailagic, Nevena Banjac, Slavica Ninkovic, Jelena Savic, Tatjana Cosic, Ales Pencik, Dusica Calic, Milica Bogdanovic, Milena Trajkovic, Mariana Stanisic
Summary: Apple species are a unique source of dihydrochalcones, which have a mysterious role in plants and are related to apple replant disease (ARD). This study elucidated the physiological basis of the phytotoxic action of dihydrochalcone phloretin in Arabidopsis and identified it as a prospective eco-friendly phytotoxic compound.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Mattia Tabarelli, Mickael Malnoy, Katrin Janik
Summary: This study updates the TCP gene family based on the latest genome assembly of M. x domestica and proposes a revised nomenclature system, providing a common standard for future interspecific analysis.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mei Mei, Wanfeng Ai, Lin Liu, Xin Xu, Xiujun Lu
Summary: In this study, we conducted a comprehensive investigation of the ARF gene family in the primitive plant Magnolia sieboldii and revealed the important role of MsARF5 in mediating auxin signaling. Overexpression of MsARF5 in Arabidopsis showed its ability to restore developmental defects.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jingjing Yang, Ruiling Zhan, Lan Wang, Junqiao Li, Baiquan Ma, Fengwang Ma, Mingjun Li
Summary: This study investigated the drought resistance in transgenic apple plants overexpressing the MdFRK2 gene. The results showed that MdFRK2 overexpression promoted root growth and improved tolerance to drought stress in apple plants. It was found that MdFRK2 regulated sugar metabolism, hormone metabolism, and signal transduction pathways, which enhanced drought resistance in the transgenic plants.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Xiaojie Liu, Yiheng Zhang, Tong Zhou, Xiaoshuang Li, Xuejing Wen, Daoyuan Zhang
Summary: WRKY transcription factors play important roles in regulating plant immunity, and in this study, 112 putative MsWRKY proteins were identified from Malus sievesii. Analysis showed that thirty-four MsWRKY transcripts strongly responded to V. mali infection, while MsWRKY16, MsWRKY21, MsWRKY70, MsWRKY74, and MsWRKY85 positively regulated the resistant response. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of the WRKY family in M. sieversii and its potential disease resistance mechanisms.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiahong Lv, Yi Feng, Lizhong Jiang, Guibin Zhang, Ting Wu, Xinzhong Zhang, Xuefeng Xu, Yi Wang, Zhenhai Han
Summary: In this study, a genome-wide comprehensive analysis of WOX genes in nine Rosaceae species was conducted, and their potential roles in Malus were investigated. The results revealed significant collinearity in Prunus. domestica among the Rosaceae species. The study also categorized the cis-elements in the WOX gene family into three categories and found that overexpression of MdWOX13-1 increased callus weight and enhanced ROS scavenging against drought stress by directly binding to the MdMnSOD promoter.
Article
Forestry
Daniel A. Edge-Garza, Miguel Villamil-Castro, Dorrie Main, Craig Hardner
Summary: This communication addresses the issue of discrepant ssID information for 78 SNPs on the 8K IRSC apple SNP array and reports the correct NCBI ssIDs for these SNPs in order to accurately aggregate historical SNP data and prevent the perpetuation of misassigned sslDs in further publications.
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aurita Butkeviciute, Jonas Viskelis, Mindaugas Liaudanskas, Pranas Viskelis, Valdimaras Janulis
Summary: The study found variations in antioxidant activity and composition of phenolic compounds in different apple cultivars stored under different controlled atmosphere conditions, highlighting the importance of determining optimal storage conditions for providing consumers with high-quality apples.
Article
Horticulture
Kamran Shah, Wei Zhang, Hua Zhou, Bo Cheng, Zixuan Zhang, Zheng Yang, Cristina Moale, Svetlana Kamanova, Mingyu Han, Xiaolin Ren, Na An, Libo Xing
Summary: This study focuses on the identification and characterization of mediator genes in Malus x domestica, and provides insights into the regulation and functions of the MdMED gene family. The results reveal the expression patterns and roles of MdMED81 in flowering time control, and demonstrate the potential of salicylic acid as a trigger for MdMED81 induction. These findings have important implications for the management of apple tree flowering.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ya-Jing Liu, Jian-Ping An, Xiao-Fei Wang, Ning Gao, Xun Wang, Shuai Zhang, Wen-Sheng Gao, Yu-Jin Hao, Chun-Xiang You
Summary: In this study, MdBZR1 was identified as a negative regulator of ABA signaling by directly binding to the promoter of MdABI5 and suppressing its expression. This finding contributes to a better understanding of the crosstalk between BR and ABA signaling pathways.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yue Tan, Hai-Rong Wei, Jia-Wei Wang, Xiao-Juan Zong, Dong-Zi Zhu, Qing-Zhong Liu
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Virology
Jiawei Wang, Dongzi Zhu, Yue Tan, Xiaojuan Zong, Hairong Wei, Rosemarie W. Hammond, Qingzhong Liu
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2016)
Article
Horticulture
Chao Gu, Xiao-Juan Zong, Jia-Wei Wang, Hai-Rong Wei, Qing-Zhong Liu
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Xiaojuan Zong, Wenwen Wang, Hairong Wei, Jiawei Wang, Xin Chen, Li Xu, Dongzi Zhu, Yue Tan, Qingzhong Liu
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2014)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiawei Wang, Weizhen Liu, Dongzi Zhu, Xiang Zhou, Po Hong, Hongjun Zhao, Yue Tan, Xin Chen, Xiaojuan Zong, Li Xu, Lisi Zhang, Hairong Wei, Qingzhong Liu
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiawei Wang, Weizhen Liu, Dongzi Zhu, Po Hong, Shizhong Zhang, Shijun Xiao, Yue Tan, Xin Chen, Li Xu, Xiaojuan Zong, Lisi Zhang, Hairong Wei, Xiaohui Yuan, Qingzhong Liu
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Li Xu, Xiaojuan Zong, Jiawei Wang, Hairong Wei, Xin Chen, Qingzhong Liu
Article
Plant Sciences
Yanping Zhang, Jing Peng, Xiaohui Yuan, Lisi Zhang, Dongzi Zhu, Po Hong, Jiawei Wang, Qingzhong Liu, Weizhen Liu
Summary: A novel cultivar identification system called MFCIS was proposed, which achieved high accuracy by combining persistent homology and CNN to extract multiple leaf morphological features. The system was validated on sweet cherry and soybean datasets, demonstrating an effective method for plant breeders to identify plant cultivars efficiently.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
W. Wei, E. Perez-Lopez, R. E. Davis, L. Bermudez-Diaz, C. Granda-Wong, J. Wang, Y. Zhao
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Hairong, Yi Xibin, Tan Yue, Zong Xiaojuan, Wang Jiawei, Xu Li, Liu Qingzhong
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY
(2015)