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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuang Jiao, Rui Feng, Yu He, Fengming Cao, Yue Zhao, Jingwen Zhou, Hong Zhai, Xi Bai
Summary: The CCS gene family in soybean plays an important role in abiotic stress regulation by regulating copper delivery to SOD. Five GmCCS genes (GmCCS5, GmCCS7, GmCCS8, GmCCS11 and GmCCS24) were significantly induced under abiotic stress and were found to be involved in drought stress regulation. Expression of GmCCS7/GmCCS24 in soybean hairy roots improved drought stress tolerance and increased SOD and other antioxidant enzyme activities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agronomy
Zhengbiao Wang, He Li, Zhanpeng Wei, Haoran Sun, Ying He, Jie Gao, Zhenming Yang, Jiangfeng You
Summary: This study identified two soybean genes, UGT85A111 and UGT83R1, which play a role in modifying cell wall polysaccharide compositions and reducing soybean sensitivity to aluminum toxicity. The results suggest a protective role of UGTs against aluminum toxicity and may provide new insights for plant adaptation to aluminum stress.
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Plant Sciences
Xiaoyang Guo, Jinghan Jiang, Ying Liu, Lili Yu, Ruzhen Chang, Rongxia Guan, Lijuan Qiu
Summary: This study utilized F2-3 mapping populations derived from a wild soybean germplasm with high salt tolerance and two salt-sensitive soybean cultivars to detect and map salt tolerance-related genes. Through molecular marker technologies and analysis strategies, salt tolerance loci were successfully mapped on different chromosomes, providing a new theoretical foundation for breeding salt-tolerant soybean.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Said M. Hashimi, Ni-Ni Wu, Jie Ran, Jian-Zhong Liu
Summary: Silencing the soybean autophagy-related gene 2 (GmATG2) led to accelerated senescence and activated immune response in soybean leaves, indicating compromised autophagy pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li Hu, Xianzhi Wang, Jiaoping Zhang, Liliana Florez-Palacios, Qijian Song, Guo-Liang Jiang
Summary: The study conducted a genome-wide association analysis on 323 soybean germplasm accessions and identified 72 quantitative trait loci associated with individual sugars and 14 with total sugar, as well as 10 candidate genes involved in sugar metabolism. This study advances our understanding of the genetic basis of soybean sugar composition and facilitates the identification of genes controlling this trait.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agronomy
Li Zhou, Sushuang Deng, Huidong Xuan, Xingxing Fan, Ruidong Sun, Jinming Zhao, Haitang Wang, Na Guo, Han Xing
Summary: Phytophthora root rot, caused by Phytophthora sojae, is a devastating disease of soybean. The NBS-LRR gene family and miRNA play important roles in the interaction between soybean and oomycete. The GmTNL16/gma-miR1510 pair participates in soybean defense response via the JA and SA pathways.
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Environmental Sciences
Guang Chen, Jian Wang, Guoxin He, Sujuan Li, Xuetong Li, Xiaoyuan Tao, Shuang Liang, Fenglin Deng, Fanrong Zeng, Zhong-Hua Chen, Shengchun Xu
Summary: This study screened soybean genotypes and identified two Cr-tolerant lines and two Cr-sensitive lines. It was found that Cr stress inhibits the growth of soybean germinating seedlings due to the overaccumulation of reactive oxygen species. Transcriptomic sequencing and network analysis identified candidate genes related to antioxidant enzymes, transcription factors, and ion transporters that may contribute to soybean Cr tolerance. This study provides valuable insights for molecular breeding of low Cr accumulation soybean cultivars.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhiyuan Bai, Xianlong Ding, Ruijun Zhang, Yuhua Yang, Baoguo Wei, Shouping Yang, Junyi Gai
Summary: A comparative transcriptome analysis between soybean CMS lines SXCMS5A and SXCMS5B identified several genes and metabolic pathways involved in pollen abortion. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the molecular mechanism regulating the pollen abortion of soybean CMS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qianxia Yu, Junjie Liu, Jiayu Jiang, Fudong Liu, Zhen Zhang, Xiaoye Yu, Mengru Li, Intikhab Alam, Liangfa Ge
Summary: This study investigated the SPR1 gene family in legumes and found that it has shrunk compared to Arabidopsis thaliana. Only a few SPR1-Like (SP1L) genes were identified in Medicago truncatula and Glycine max. The SP1L genes showed similar exon-intron organizations and conserved motifs, and their promoter regions contained essential cis-elements related to growth, development, and stress. The expression analysis revealed their potential roles in plant growth, development, light response, and salt-stress response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Suprio Ghosh, Shengrui Zhang, Muhammad Azam, Kwadwo Gyapong Agyenim-Boateng, Jie Qi, Yue Feng, Yecheng Li, Jing Li, Bin Li, Junming Sun
Summary: In this study, genomic loci and candidate genes controlling tocopherol content in soybean seeds were identified using bulked-segregant analysis. Multiple genes related to tocopherol content were annotated and enriched functional terms were detected. A key candidate gene with significant variations in tocopherol content across multiple experimental locations was identified. These findings provide valuable gene resources and potential targets for further research in soybean breeding.
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Plant Sciences
Qian Zhang, Tao Song, Can Guan, Yingjie Gao, Jianchao Ma, Xiangyang Gu, Zhiguang Qi, Xiaoji Wang, Zhengge Zhu
Summary: This study revealed the crucial role of rice annexin OsANN4 in the ABA response, partially by modulating ROS production, mediating Ca2+ influx, or interacting with OsCDPK24.
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Agronomy
Yanjun Zhang, Zhangxiong Liu, Xingrong Wang, Yue Li, Yongsheng Li, Zuowang Gou, Xingzhen Zhao, Huilong Hong, Honglei Ren, Xusheng Qi, Lijuan Qiu
Summary: In this study, the drought resistance of soybean seedlings was investigated through testing under drought conditions. Several drought resistance genes related to phenotypic traits were identified, including previously reported genes and a newly discovered gene. These findings lay the foundation for cloning and molecular marker-assisted selection of drought resistance genes in soybeans at the seedling stage.
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Agronomy
Yanjun Zhang, Zhangxiong Liu, Xingrong Wang, Yue Li, Yongsheng Li, Zuowang Gou, Xingzhen Zhao, Huilong Hong, Honglei Ren, Xusheng Qi, Lijuan Qiu
Summary: This study identified multiple QTL associated with drought resistance traits in soybean seedlings under drought conditions, as well as SNP variations in two populations. Non-synonymous stress-related mutation site differences between the two parents were discovered, along with a previously unreported gene related to drought stress. The findings provide a foundation for cloning and molecular marker-assisted selection of drought-resistance genes in soybeans at the seedling stage.
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Genetics & Heredity
Mahmoud A. Elattar, Benjamin Karikari, Shuguang Li, Shiyu Song, Yongce Cao, Muhammed Aslam, Aiman Hina, Salah Fatouh Abou-Elwafa, Tuanjie Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to understand the genetic mechanisms related to seed size, shape, and weight in soybean through high-density genetic mapping and identification of QTLs and candidate genes. A total of 239 and 43 M-QTLs were mapped, including 180 and 18 novel QTLs, and 22 QTLs, including four major QTLs, were validated across multiple environments. Additionally, 34 QTLs associated with seed flatness index were identified, and seven QTL clusters on chromosomes 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 17, and 19 were found. Gene annotations and RNA-seq analyses identified 47 candidate genes highly expressed in seed-related tissues, potentially regulating seed size, weight, and shape traits in soybean.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Sushuang Liu, Yanmin Liu, Chundong Liu, Feixue Zhang, Jiaping Wei, Bingxuan Li
Summary: This study identified and named 9 GmGeBP genes in the soybean genome, and analyzed their functions. The results suggest that these genes may have different functions and characteristics in the soybean life cycle, and that the GeBP4 gene may be involved in trichome development.