Article
Plant Sciences
Bing Bai, Niels van der Horst, Jan H. Cordewener, Antoine H. P. America, Harm Nijveen, Leonie Bentsink
Summary: The study investigated the correlation between total mRNA, polysome-associated mRNA, and protein levels during seed germination, finding a low direct correlation between polysomal mRNA and protein abundance. Genes with delayed protein changes were classified, specific motifs in these genes were identified, and mRNA and protein stability as well as mRNA length were found to be important predictors for changes in protein abundance. In conclusion, polysome association and/or dissociation predicts future changes in protein abundance in germinating seeds.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Subodh Verma, Venkata Pardha Saradhi Attuluri, Helene S. Robert
Summary: Transcription factors play important regulatory roles in different stages of embryo development, including embryonic patterning and seed maturation. Specific transcription factor families, such as WOX, HD-ZIP III, ARF, and CUC, have distinct functions in embryonic patterning, while LEC1, ABI3, FUS3, and LEC2 are considered the master regulators of seed maturation. Genes associated with these transcription factors have been identified using genomics approaches and chromatin immunoprecipitation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Seungjun Shin, Chayanee Chairattanawat, Yasuyo Yamaoka, Qianying Yang, Youngsook Lee, Jae-Ung Hwang
Summary: In this study, the ABCA10 transporter in Arabidopsis was characterized and found to play an essential role in early seed development. ABCA10 is involved in lipid metabolism by transporting substrates to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), and mutation or overexpression of ABCA10 causes defects in seed development or excessive accumulation of seed lipids.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ya-Qi An, Zi-Ting Qin, Dan-Dan Li, Rui-Qi Zhao, Bo-Shi Bi, Da-Wei Wang, De-Jun Ma, Zhen Xi
Summary: In the context of global food crisis, the combination of phytohormone-brassinosteroids (BRs) and fungicide-pyraclostrobin (Pyr) was beneficial for plant quality and productivity. The coapplication of BL+ Pyr exerted additional growth-promoting effects, leading to increased yield and fresh weight of leaves and inflorescences. BL + Pyr treatment improved photosynthetic efficiency and increased chlorophyll biosynthesis and sugar accumulation, providing new understanding for the co-application of BL and Pyr in agriculture.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lin Liang, Qi Wang, Zihao Song, Yaxin Wu, Qing Liang, Qingsong Wang, Jinli Yang, Ying Bi, Wen Zhou, Liu-Min Fan
Summary: The study reveals the interaction between SPY and CPN20, which is enhanced by ABA, and the O-fucosylation of CPN20 by SPY fine-tunes ABA signaling in Arabidopsis. SPY negatively regulates the localization of CPN20 in the chloroplast, and the role of CPN20 in the ABA signaling pathway may involve parallel pathways.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emmanuel Baudouin, Juliette Puyaubert, Patrice Meimoun, Melisande Blein-Nicolas, Marlene Davanture, Michel Zivy, Christophe Bailly
Summary: This study investigated the remodeling of Arabidopsis seed phosphoproteome during imbibition using stable isotope dimethyl labeling and nanoLC-MS/MS analysis. The study identified a large repertoire of phosphopeptides and phosphoproteins involved in seed germination control, including protein kinases and key regulators like DOG1. Gene ontology analysis revealed their involvement in various biological processes. The study provides evidence of the major role of phosphosignaling in the regulation of Arabidopsis seed germination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu Wu, Huimin Liu, Jie Bing, Genfa Zhang
Summary: Seed germination is crucial for plant survival and agriculture, and is influenced by various factors. The key enzyme enolase 2 (ENO2) plays an important role in plant growth and stress response. Our study showed that under salt stress, the seed germination rate was lower in the AtENO2 mutation compared to the wild type. Transcriptome and proteome analyses revealed differential expression of genes and proteins related to stress response, phytohormone signal transduction, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the AtENO2 mutation. Additionally, GAPA1 and GAPB were identified as proteins that interact with AtENO2. These findings provide a foundation for further investigation of the molecular function of AtENO2 during seed germination under salt stress in Arabidopsis thaliana.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenxuan Zou, Gang Li, Liufang Jian, Jie Qian, Yantong Liu, Jie Zhao
Summary: The study highlights the importance of AtSMC6A and AtSMC6B in plant development, showing that they play critical roles in seed and gametophyte development through maintaining chromosome stability in Arabidopsis.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tom Laloum, Sofia D. Carvalho, Guiomar Martin, Dale N. Richardson, Tiago M. D. Cruz, Raquel F. Carvalho, Kevin L. Stecca, Anthony J. Kinney, Mathias Zeidler, Ines C. R. Barbosa, Paula Duque
Summary: The plant-specific SCL30a SR protein negatively regulates ABA signaling to control seed traits and stress responses during germination in Arabidopsis. Loss of SCL30a function induces ABA-responsive gene expression and genes repressed during germination, resulting in delayed germination and hypersensitivity to ABA and high salinity in scl30a mutant seeds. Transgenic plants overexpressing SCL30a exhibit reduced ABA and salt stress sensitivity.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bing Bai, Bastian Schiffthaler, Sjors van der Horst, Leo Willems, Alexander Vergara, Jacob Karstrom, Niklas Mahler, Nicolas Delhomme, Leonie Bentsink, Johannes Hanson
Summary: We describe the dynamic changes in translation that occur during seed maturation, germination, and seedling establishment. Through network analysis, we identified putative regulatory relationships and confirmed some of them in vivo. The construction of SeedTransNet, a regulatory network based on polysome occupancy data, allowed us to predict translational regulatory pathways involving hundreds of genes and specific transcript sequence features suggesting separate regulatory circuits. Our study demonstrated the usefulness of SeedTransNet in identifying regulatory pathways during seed phase transitions.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lipeng Zheng, Masahiko Otani, Yuri Kanno, Mitsunori Seo, Yushi Yoshitake, Kohki Yoshimoto, Kazuhiko Sugimoto, Naoto Kawakami
Summary: Seed dormancy is an adaptive trait that allows plants to survive adverse conditions and restart growth at suitable times. Controlling seed dormancy is important for crop production and food quality. The study found that SFL1 is a positive regulator of seed dormancy, affecting the initiation and termination of the dormancy program.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Shi, Yuqin Chen, Jun Hong, Gaodian Shen, Lukas Schreiber, Hagai Cohen, Dabing Zhang, Asaph Aharoni, Jianxin Shi
Summary: AtMYB31, a transcription factor that modulates wax biosynthesis, is involved in seed development in Arabidopsis.
Article
Plant Sciences
Qi Chen, Yixin Lan, Qinghua Li, Mengmeng Kong, Hualing Mi
Summary: Plants have multiple mechanisms, including photosynthetic cyclic electron transports and photorespiration, to maintain efficient photosynthesis. This study reveals the functional link between these two mechanisms and shows that photorespiration can compensate for the loss of photosynthetic cyclic electron transport functions, thus playing a crucial role in maintaining efficient photosynthesis.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chunmei Zhong, Barunava Patra, Yi Tang, Xukun Li, Ling Yuan, Xiaojing Wang
Summary: This study revealed that brassinosteroids induce seed germination in Arabidopsis by promoting the rupture of seed coat and endosperm, while two key basic helix-loop-helix transcription factors, HBI1 and BEE2, are involved in the regulation of this process. Furthermore, HBI1 and BEE2 promote the expression of the GA-Stimulated Arabidopsis 6 (GASA6) gene, which plays a role in GA and BR signaling, thus outlining a regulatory module controlling seed germination in Arabidopsis.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yongtao Han, Elisabeth Georgii, Santiago Priego-Cubero, Christoph J. Wurm, Patrick Huether, Gregor Huber, Robert Koller, Claude Becker, Joerg Durner, Christian Lindermayr
Summary: Seed dormancy is a crucial developmental transition that affects plant adaptation and survival. In this study, it was found that the loss of function of two plant-specific histone deacetylases, HD2A and HD2B, enhanced seed dormancy in Arabidopsis. Silencing of HD2A and HD2B resulted in hyperacetylation of the DOG1 locus and increased DOG1 expression during seed maturation and imbibition. The study also revealed the interaction between HD2A, HD2B, HSI2, and HSL1. Overall, these findings suggest that HSI2 and HSL1 may recruit HD2A and HD2B to negatively regulate DOG1 expression and reduce seed dormancy, thus affecting seed development and germination.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Carla Coluccio Leskow, Mariana Conte, Talia Del Pozo, Luisa Bermudez, Bruno Silvestre Lira, Giovanna Gramegna, Irene Baroli, Estanislao Burgos, Diego Zavallo, Laura Kamenetzky, Ramon Asis, Mauricio Gonzalez, Alisdair Robert Fernie, Magdalena Rossi, Sonia Osorio, Fernando Carrari
Summary: Research has shown that the neutral invertase gene NI6 in tomato plays a key role in sugar metabolism and stress adaptation. NI6 significantly impacts plant growth, flowering, and fruit set, and is also essential in regulating carbohydrate metabolism and growth and development in tomato through a signaling cascade.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Delphine M. Pott, Jose G. Vallarino, Sonia Osorio
Summary: The article describes a method for identifying and quantifying volatile organic compounds emitted by ripe blackcurrant fruits, including sample preparation, SPME extraction, and GC-MS analysis. Over 60 VOCs were identified, with some serving as biomarkers for blackcurrant fruit quality.
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ana M. Rodrigues, Tiago Jorge, Sonia Osorio, Delphine M. Pott, Fernando C. Lidon, Fabio M. DaMatta, Isabel Marques, Ana Ribeiro-Barros, Jose C. Ramalho, Carla Antonio
Summary: The study found different responses of coffee to drought, with CL153 showing a significant impact under moderate and severe drought conditions, and not benefiting from eCO(2) induction; while Icatu exhibited a significant increase in amino acid levels under severe drought conditions, with greater increases under eCO(2) conditions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Duran-Soria, Delphine Pott, Frank Will, Jennifer Mesa-Marin, Mariusz Lewandowski, Karolina Celejewska, Agnieszka Masny, Edward Zurawicz, Nikki Jennings, Anita Sonsteby, Erika Krueger, Sonia Osorio
Summary: Promoting fruit consumption is a key objective in nutrition policy campaigns, with raspberries being highly appreciated for their antioxidant properties. One of the goals of breeding programs is to enhance sensory and nutritive characteristics, but this is challenging due to the complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Metabolomic approaches can help identify important metabolite differences between genotypes, aiding in the development of cultivars with improved health properties and flavor.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Helena Romero, Delphine M. Pott, Jose G. Vallarino, Sonia Osorio
Summary: The quality of fruits is determined by their composition and environmental conditions, which are subject to future changes due to global warming. Agricultural activities and socioeconomics may be impacted by declining fruit production and quality. Metabolomic tools can be used to measure the effects of stresses on fruit metabolism and plant performance, allowing for precise analysis of changes in individual compounds.
Article
Plant Sciences
Claire Seydoux, Mattia Storti, Vasco Giovagnetti, Anna Matuszynska, Erika Guglielmino, Xue Zhao, Cecile Giustini, Yufang Pan, Lander Blommaert, Jhoanell Angulo, Alexander Ruban, Hanhua Hu, Benjamin Bailleul, Florence Courtois, Guillaume Allorent, Giovanni Finazzi
Summary: Diatoms, successful phytoplankton clades, have the ability to adapt to changing light conditions due to their regulatory circuit involving the H+/K+ antiporter KEA3 and diadinoxanthin de-epoxidase. This circuit allows diatoms to efficiently respond to fast or slow changes in light environment, contributing to their thriving in different ocean provinces.
Review
Plant Sciences
Ivan M. De-la-Cruz, Femke Batsleer, Dries Bonte, Carolina Diller, Timo Hytonen, Anne Muola, Sonia Osorio, David Pose, Martijn L. Vandegehuchte, Johan A. Stenberg
Summary: Aboveground plant-arthropod interactions play a crucial role in the evolution of plants and the sustainability of ecosystems. Advancements in technology have enabled us to study these interactions more comprehensively and address current environmental challenges.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Jose Mora, Delphine M. Pott, Sonia Osorio, Jose G. Vallarino
Summary: Plant tannins, as a type of antioxidant compound, play important roles in protecting biological structures from oxidative stress. They are also related to human health benefits and have various functions such as anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial effects. Tannins are synthesized through the shikimate-phenylpropanoid pathways, including condensed tannins and hydrolysable tannins. The regulation, biosynthesis, and degradation of condensed tannins have been extensively studied, while the research on hydrolysable tannins is relatively limited.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Elisa Senger, Sonia Osorio, Klaus Olbricht, Paul Shaw, Beatrice Denoyes, Jahn Davik, Stefano Predieri, Saila Karhu, Sebastian Raubach, Nico Lippi, Monika Hoefer, Helen Cockerton, Christophe Pradal, Ebru Kafkas, Suzanne Litthauer, Iraida Amaya, Bjoern Usadel, Bruno Mezzetti
Summary: This study aims to recover lost genetic diversity in berries for enhanced aroma and flavor intensity by studying a broader range of genotypes. Metabolic analysis and sensory evaluation will be used to identify key components of taste, flavor, and aroma in berries. Traits related to berry yield and environmental stress will be investigated, and genetic analysis will be used to determine the genetic basis of complex traits for the development and optimization of breeding technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Delphine M. Pott, Sara Duran-Soria, J. William Allwood, Simon Pont, Sandra L. Gordon, Nikki Jennings, Ceri Austin, Derek Stewart, Rex M. Brennan, Agnieszka Masny, Anita Sonsteby, Erika Krueger, Dorota Jarret, Jose G. Vallarino, Bjoern Usadel, Sonia Osorio
Summary: This study aims to determine the impact of genotype x environment interaction on blackcurrant fruit quality. Metabolomics-driven analysis and sensory analysis were used to identify the key factors affecting blackcurrant pigment, organic acid levels, and consumer acceptance. The results showed that rainfall and temperature are crucial factors in determining blackcurrant fruit quality, and specific metabolic signatures were associated with consumer preference and taste perception.
Article
Plant Sciences
Pilar Munoz, Cristina Castillejo, Jose Antonio Gomez, Luis Miranda, Silke Lesemann, Klaus Olbricht, Aurelie Petit, Philippe Chartier, Annika Haugeneder, Johanna Trinkl, Luca Mazzoni, Agnieszka Masny, Edward Zurawicz, Freya Maria Rosemarie Ziegler, Bjoern Usadel, Wilfried Schwab, Beatrice Denoyes, Bruno Mezzetti, Sonia Osorio, Jose F. Sanchez-Sevilla, Iraida Amaya
Summary: By analyzing the genetics of strawberries grown in Europe, we have identified key genes and candidate genes that affect the vitamin C content of strawberry fruits. These key genes play an important role in the stability and improvement of fruit vitamin C content, and these findings have guiding significance for breeding strawberry varieties with higher vitamin C content.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Nico Lippi, Elisa Senger, Saila Karhu, Bruno Mezzetti, Marta Cianciabella, Beatrice Denoyes, Duygu Ayvaz Soenmez, Marina Fidelis, Edoardo Gatti, Monika Hoefer, Nesibe Ebru Kafkas, Luca Mazzoni, Susan McCallum, Klaus Olbricht, Saverio Orsucci, Sonia Osorio, Dora Pinczinger, Stefano Predieri, Susanna Rokka, Jose Federico Sanchez-Sevilla, Gianluca Savini, Carmen Soria, Bjorn Usadel, Paolo Zucchi, Medoro Chiara
Summary: This study aimed to develop a multilingual lexicon to ensure consistency in sensory evaluations conducted across countries and/or with international panelists. The lexicon was developed by integrating attributes collected from literature with detailed descriptions of the sensory stimulus associated with each term. Results showed that the developed lexicon can be a valuable tool for planning sensory evaluations held in different countries.
Article
Plant Sciences
Philippe Nicolas, Richard J. Pattison, Yi Zheng, Taly Lapidot-Cohen, Yariv Brotman, Sonia Osorio, Alisdair R. Fernie, Zhangjun Fei, Carmen Catala
Summary: Tomato fruits with disrupted starch biosynthesis undergo significant transcriptional and metabolic remodeling, affecting central carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and impacting stress responses. The lack of carbon flow into starch leads to increased levels of soluble sugars, readjustment of metabolism, and activation of growth and stress protection pathways. These findings provide insights into the effects of carbohydrate metabolism perturbations on tomato fruit development and potential implications for enhancing protective mechanisms against abiotic stress in fleshy fruit.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carmen Martin-Pizarro, Jose G. Vallarino, Sonia Osorio, Victoriano Meco, Maria Urrutia, Jeremy Pillet, Ana Casanal, Catharina Merchante, Iraida Amaya, Lothar Willmitzer, Alisdair R. Fernie, James J. Giovannoni, Miguel A. Botella, Victoriano Valpuesta, David Pose
Summary: This study identified and characterized the ripening inducing factor FaRIF in strawberry, which plays a crucial role in controlling key ripening-related processes such as fruit softening, pigment and sugar accumulation. Functional analyses through stable transgenic lines showed that FaRIF is a key regulator of strawberry fruit ripening from early developmental stages, controlling various metabolic pathways and the balance of aerobic/anaerobic metabolism. This research suggests that FaRIF is a potential target for genetic modifications to enhance the quality of strawberry fruits.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Delphine M. M. Pott, Sara Duran-Soria, Sonia Osorio, Jose G. Vallarino
Summary: Improving plant quality traits is a global necessity driven by overpopulation, with a focus on enhancing nutrients and health-promoting compounds. Recent advances in high throughput metabolomic, transcriptomic, and genomic platforms have provided efficient approaches to identify new genes and pathways, establishing correlation between genotype and metabolite composition. This combination of approaches is a useful tool for selecting crop varieties with improved nutritional value and quality traits.
CABI AGRICULTURE & BIOSCIENCE
(2021)