scholarly journals Solanum galapagense-derived purple tomato fruit color is conferred by novel alleles of the Anthocyanin fruit and atroviolacium loci

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Fenstemaker ◽  
Leah Sim ◽  
Jessica Cooperstone ◽  
D M Francis
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Fruit Color ◽  
Chromosome 7 ◽  
Anthocyanin Pigmentation ◽  
Chromosome 10 ◽  
Novel Alleles

One hypothesis for the origin of endemic species of tomato on the Galápagos islands postulates a hybridization of Solanum pimpinellifolium and S. habrochaites. S. galapagense accession LA1141 has purple fruit pigmentation which has previously been described in green-fruited wild tomatoes such as S. habrochaites. Characterization of LA1141 derived purple pigmentation provides a test of the hybridization hypothesis. Purple pigmentation was recovered in progenies derived from LA1141 and the anthocyanins malvidin 3(coumaroyl)rutinoside-5-glucoside, petunidin 3-(coumaroyl) rutinoside-5-glucoside, and petunidin 3-(caffeoyl)rutinoside-5-glucoside were abundant. Fruit color was evaluated in an introgression population and three quantitative trait loci (QTLs) were mapped and validated in subsequent populations. The loci atroviolacium on chromosome 7, Anthocyanin fruit on chromosome 10, and uniform ripening also on chromosome 10, underly these QTLs. Sequence analysis suggested that the LA1141 alleles of Aft and atv are unique relative to those previously described from S. chilense accession LA0458 and S. cheesmaniae accession LA0434, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis of the LA1141 Aft genomic sequence did not support a green-fruited origin and the locus clustered with members of the red-fruited tomato clade. The LA1141 allele of Aft is not the result of an ancient introgression and underlies a gain of anthocyanin pigmentation in the red-fruited clade.

Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Novel Pathogenic Strains of Macrococcus Caseolyticus Isolated From External Wounds of Donkeys in Khartoum State –Sudan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dania Ali ◽  
Mushal Allam ◽  
Hisham Altayb ◽  
Dalia Mursi ◽  
M. A Abdalla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Genome Sequence ◽  
Whole Genome Sequence ◽  
Whole Genome ◽  
Genome Sequence Analysis ◽  
Resistant Genes ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Novel Alleles

Abstract A pathogenic strains of Macrococcus caseolyticus was isolated from wounds infection during investigation on donkeys in Khartoum State. Samples were collected from external wounds (head, abdomin, back and leg), during different seasons of the year. One isolate (124B) was identified using whole-genome sequence analysis. RAST software identified thirty-one virulent genes of disease and defense including methicillin resistant genes, TatR family and ANT(4’)-Ib. Plasmid rep22 wasidentified by PlasmidFindet-2.0 Server and a CRISPR. MILST-2.0 predicted many novel alleles. NCBI notated the genome as a novel strain of M.caseolyticus strain (DaniaSudan). The MLST-tree-V1 revealed that DaniaSudan and KM0211a strains were interrelated. Strain Daniasudan was resistant to ciprofloxacin, ceftazidime, erythromycin, oxacillin, clindamycin and kanamycin. The prevalence of the strain was 4.73%, with significant differences between collection seasons and locations of wounds. Mice modling showen bacteremia and many clinical (swelling, allergy, wounds and loss of hair). Enlarged, hyperemia, adhesions and abscesses were observed in many organs. This represents the first report of pathogenic strains of M.caseolyticus worldwide.

scholarly journals Genomic Characterization and Phylogenetic Classification of Bovine Coronaviruses Through Whole Genome Sequence Analysis

Viruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tohru Suzuki ◽  
Yoshihiro Otake ◽  
Satoko Uchimoto ◽  
Ayako Hasebe ◽  
Yusuke Goto
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Genome Sequence ◽  
Whole Genome Sequence ◽  
Whole Genome ◽  
Wild Ruminant ◽  
Genome Sequence Analysis ◽  
Genomic Characterization

Bovine coronavirus (BCoV) is zoonotically transmissible among species, since BCoV-like viruses have been detected in wild ruminants and humans. BCoV causing enteric and respiratory disease is widespread in cattle farms worldwide; however, limited information is available regarding the molecular characterization of BCoV because of its large genome size, despite its significant economic impact. This study aimed to better understand the genomic characterization and evolutionary dynamics of BCoV via comparative sequence and phylogenetic analyses through whole genome sequence analysis using 67 BCoV isolates collected throughout Japan from 2006 to 2017. On comparing the genomic sequences of the 67 BCoVs, genetic variations were detected in 5 of 10 open reading frames (ORFs) in the BCoV genome. Phylogenetic analysis using whole genomes from the 67 Japanese BCoV isolates in addition to those from 16 reference BCoV strains, revealed the existence of two major genotypes (classical and US wild ruminant genotypes). All Japanese BCoV isolates originated from the US wild ruminant genotype, and they tended to form the same clusters based on the year and farm of collection, not the disease type. Phylogenetic trees on hemagglutinin-esterase protein (HE), spike glycoprotein (S), nucleocapsid protein (N) genes and ORF1 revealed clusters similar to that on whole genome, suggesting that the evolution of BCoVs may be closely associated with variations in these genes. Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis of BCoV S genes including those of European and Asian BCoVs and human enteric coronavirus along with the Japanese BCoVs revealed that BCoVs differentiated into two major types (European and American types). Moreover, the European and American types were divided into eleven and three genotypes, respectively. Our analysis also demonstrated that BCoVs with different genotypes periodically emerged and predominantly circulated within the country. These findings provide useful information to elucidate the detailed molecular characterization of BCoVs, which have spread worldwide. Further genomic analyses of BCoV are essential to deepen the understanding of the evolution of this virus.

scholarly journals Molecular and Evolutionary Characterization of the cp32/18 Family of Supercoiled Plasmids in Borrelia burgdorferi297

2000 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 1574-1586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa J. Caimano ◽  
Xiaofeng Yang ◽  
Taissia G. Popova ◽  
Michael L. Clawson ◽  
Darrin R. Akins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Complete Sequence ◽  
Open Reading Frames ◽  
Exogenous Dna ◽  
Variable Regions ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Sequence Relatedness ◽  
Reading Frames

ABSTRACT In this study, we characterized seven members of the cp32/18 family of supercoiled plasmids in Borrelia burgdorferi297. Complete sequence analysis of a 21-kb plasmid (cp18-2) confirmed that the strain 297 plasmids are similar in overall content and organization to their B31 counterparts. Of the 31 open reading frames (ORFs) in cp18-2, only three showed sequence relatedness to proteins with known functions, and only one, a ParA/SopA ortholog, was related to nonborrelial polypeptides. Besides the lipoproteins, none of the ORFs appeared likely to encode a surface-exposed protein. Comparison with the B31 genomic sequence indicated that paralogs for most of the ORFs in cp18-2 can be identified on other genetic elements. cp18-2 was found to lack a 9- to 10-kb fragment present in the 32-kb homologs which, by extrapolation from the B31 cp32 sequences, contains at least 15 genes presumed to be unnecessary for plasmid maintenance. Sequence analysis of the lipoprotein-encoding variable loci provided evidence that recombinatorial processes within these regions may result in the acquisition of exogenous DNA. Pairwise analysis with random shuffling revealed that the multiple lipoproteins (Mlp; formerly designated 2.9 LPs) fall into two distinct homology groups which appear to have arisen by gene fusion events similar to those recently proposed to have generated the three OspE, OspF, and Elp lipoprotein families (D. R. Akins, M. J. Caimano, X. Yang, F. Cerna, M. V. Norgard, and J. D. Radolf, Infect. Immun. 67:1526–1532, 1999). Comparative analysis of the variable regions also indicated that recombination within the loci of each plasmid may occur independently. Last, comparison of variable loci revealed that the cp32/18 plasmid complements of the B31 and 297 isolates differ substantially, indicating that the two strains have been subject to divergent adaptive pressures. In addition to providing evidence for two different types of recombinatorial events involving cp32/18 plasmids, these findings underscore the need for genetic analysis of diverse borrelial isolates in order to elucidate the Lyme disease spirochete's complex parasitic strategies.

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of Potato virus V Genomes from Europe Indicates Limited Spatiotemporal Strain Differentiation

2000 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Oruetxebarria ◽  
Tuija Kekarainen ◽  
Carl Spetz ◽  
Jari P. T. Valkonen
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Potato Virus ◽  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Host Responses ◽  
Single Strain ◽  
Reading Frame ◽  
Solanaceae Species ◽  
Nontranslated Region

Because there were no previous reports on the molecular characterization of Potato virus V (PVV, genus Potyvirus, family Potyviridae), the complete genomic sequence of PVV isolate Dv42 was determined. The length of the single-stranded messenger-polarity RNA genome was 9,851 nt (nucleotides), followed by a poly(A) tail. The genome contained a 5′-terminal nontranslated region (5′-NTR; 204 nt), a single open reading frame (nucleotides 205-9406; 3,067 amino acids), and a 3′-NTR that was unusually long (446 nt) compared with that of Potato virus Y (PVY; 331-nt 3′-NTR), Potato virus A (PVA; 207-nt 3′-NTR), and other potyviruses that naturally infect Solanaceae species. Phylogenetic analysis with the cylindrical inclusion protein-encoding and coat protein (CP)-encoding regions indicated that PVV Dv42 was most closely related to Pepper mottle virus and PVY, respectively. Seven PVV isolates (including Dv42) collected from cultivated potatoes in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Norway from 1964 to 1997 were uniform in serological properties and symptomatology in indicator hosts that could distinguish strains of PVY and PVA. The nucleotide sequences of the 5′-NTR, P1, CP, and 3′-NTR regions of the PVV isolates were determined and were 94.6 to 99.5, 96.3 to 98.8, 96.4 to 98.7, and 96.3 to 99.6% identical, respectively. The amino acid similarities for the P1 and CP were 95.8 to 98.6 and 96.0 to 97.8%, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis of the CP sequences of PVV revealed no significant grouping, in contrast to PVY and PVA, which were grouped largely according to the previously recognized strains based on host responses. However, the relatively few differences in the P1 sequences of PVV were correlated with the different countries of origin. Hence, the PVV isolates infecting potatoes in Europe seem to vary little genetically and may belong to a single strain.

scholarly journals Detection and molecular characterization of phytoplasma affecting vegetables in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Lucia Borines ◽  
Joy Adeline Nuñez ◽  
Nickie Duero ◽  
Rezel Sagarino - Borines ◽  
Reny Gerona
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Enzyme Digestion ◽  
Bitter Gourd ◽  
Universal Primers ◽  
Sieve Tubes ◽  
Pcr Assays

Phytoplasma-like diseases were observed affecting bitter gourd, Loofah, string bean, “Baguio” bean, cucumber, and tomato in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The infected vegetables commonly show little leaf/witches’ broom symptoms. The study aimed to detect and confirm phytoplasmas presence in these vegetables through PCR and nest PCR assays using universal primers, electron microscopy, and 16srDNA sequence analysis. Loofah little leaf had the highest prevalence (50% of the surveyed farms), followed by bitter gourd (45%) and string beans (31%). The disease had an approximate mean incidence of 27% for bitter gourd, 38.0% for Loofah, and 42.5% for string bean, in farms where plants showed infections. Electron micrographs of bitter gourd and Loofah samples showed phytoplasma cells in the phloem sieve tubes. Nest PCR assays using R1 6F2n/R16R2 primer linked to phytoplasmal6srDNA amplified a ~1.25Kb band in the majority of DNA samples. rDNA sequence analysis using Blastn showed that phytoplasmas in bitter gourd, Loofah, and one cucumber samples shared 98-99% identity with Loofah’s reference gene phytoplasma clones. More than one phytoplasma strain infected the vegetables based on Rsai enzyme digestion and phylogenetic analysis.

scholarly journals Genomic sequence analysis and characterization of Sneathia amnii sp. nov

BMC Genomics ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (S8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D Harwich ◽  
◽  
Myrna G Serrano ◽  
Jennifer M Fettweis ◽  
João MP Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Genomic Sequence Analysis

scholarly journals Gene Cloning and Characterization of a Novel Cellulose-Binding β-Glucosidase from Phanerochaete chrysosporium

1998 ◽  
Vol 64 (7) ◽  
pp. 2748-2754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Li ◽  
V. Renganathan
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Phanerochaete Chrysosporium ◽  
Catalytic Domain ◽  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Single Gene ◽  
Cellulose Binding Domain ◽  
Genomic Sequence Analysis ◽  
Cellulose Binding ◽  
Gene Cloning And Characterization

ABSTRACT Analysis of a 2.4-kb cDNA of the cellulose-binding extracellular β-glucosidase (CBGL) from Phanerochaete chrysosporiumsuggested that CBGL is organized into two domains, an N-terminal cellulose-binding domain and a C-terminal catalytic domain. Genomic sequence analysis suggested that cbgl is encoded by 30 exons. Southern analysis of DNA from homokaryotic cultures indicated that CBGL is encoded by two alleles, cbgl-1 andcbgl-2, of a single gene.

Morphological, histological and molecular characterization of Myxidium cf. rhodei infecting the kidney of Rutilus rutilus

2020 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
MD Dorjievna Batueva ◽  
X Pan ◽  
J Zhang ◽  
X Liu ◽  
W Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Rutilus Rutilus ◽  
Longitudinal Axis ◽  
Suture Line ◽  
Present Species ◽  
Supplementary Data

In the present study, we provide supplementary data for Myxidium cf. rhodei Léger, 1905 based on morphological, histological and molecular characterization. M. cf. rhodei was observed in the kidneys of 918 out of 942 (97%) roach Rutilus rutilus (Linnaeus, 1758). Myxospores of M. cf. rhodei were fusiform with pointed ends, measuring 12.7 ± 0.1 SD (11.8-13.4) µm in length and 4.6 ± 0.1 (3.8-5.4) µm in width. Two similar pear-shaped polar capsules were positioned at either ends of the longitudinal axis of the myxospore: each of these capsules measured 4.0 ± 0.1 (3.1-4.7) µm in length and 2.8 ± 0.1 (2.0-4.0) µm in width. Polar filaments were coiled into 4 to 5 turns. Approximately 18-20 longitudinal straight ridges were observed on the myxospore surface. The suture line was straight and distinctive, running near the middle of the valves. Histologically, the plasmodia of the present species were found in the Bowman’s capsules, and rarely in the interstitium of the host. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that M. cf. rhodei was sister to M. anatidum in the Myxidium clade including most Myxidium species from freshwater hosts.

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