scholarly journals Transcriptional regulation of NIN expression by IPN2 is required for root nodule symbiosis in Lotus japonicus

2020 ◽  
Vol 227 (2) ◽  
pp. 513-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aifang Xiao ◽  
Haixiang Yu ◽  
Yuqian Fan ◽  
Heng Kang ◽  
Yaping Ren ◽  
...  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Akamatsu ◽  
Miwa Nagae ◽  
Yuka Nishimura ◽  
Daniela Romero Montero ◽  
Satsuki Ninomiya ◽  
...  

eLife ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Katharina Ried ◽  
Meritxell Antolín-Llovera ◽  
Martin Parniske

Symbiosis Receptor-like Kinase (SYMRK) is indispensable for the development of phosphate-acquiring arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) as well as nitrogen-fixing root nodule symbiosis, but the mechanisms that discriminate between the two distinct symbiotic developmental fates have been enigmatic. In this study, we show that upon ectopic expression, the receptor-like kinase genes Nod Factor Receptor 1 (NFR1), NFR5, and SYMRK initiate spontaneous nodule organogenesis and nodulation-related gene expression in the absence of rhizobia. Furthermore, overexpressed NFR1 or NFR5 associated with endogenous SYMRK in roots of the legume Lotus japonicus. Epistasis tests revealed that the dominant active SYMRK allele initiates signalling independently of either the NFR1 or NFR5 gene and upstream of a set of genes required for the generation or decoding of calcium-spiking in both symbioses. Only SYMRK but not NFR overexpression triggered the expression of AM-related genes, indicating that the receptors play a key role in the decision between AM- or root nodule symbiosis-development.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogumil J. Karas ◽  
Loretta Ross ◽  
Mara Novero ◽  
Lisa Amyot ◽  
Sayaka Inada ◽  
...  

AbstractRoot hair cells form the primary interface of plants with the soil environment, playing key roles in nutrient uptake and plant defense. In addition, they are typically the first cells infected by nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria during the root nodule symbiosis. Here we report a role for the Cellulose Synthase-Like D1 (CSLD1) gene in root hair development in Lotus japonicus. CSLD1 belongs to the cellulose synthase protein family that includes cellulose synthases, and cellulose synthase-like proteins, the latter thought to be involved in the biosynthesis of hemicellulose. We describe 11 csld1 mutant alleles that have either short (Ljcsld1-1) or variable length roots hairs (Ljcsld1-2 to 11). Examination of Ljcsld1-1 and one variable-length root hair mutant, Ljcsld1-6 showed increased root hair cell wall thickness, which in Ljcsld1-1 was more pronounced, suggesting a possible link with the defect in root nodule symbiosis. In addition, Ljcsld1-1 heterozygotes had intermediate root hair lengths, between those of wild type and the homozygotes. Intragenic complementation was observed between alleles with mutations in the N-terminal domain and other alleles, suggesting modularity of CSLD1 function and that it may operate as a homodimer or multimer.One sentence summaryThis research describes novel gain- and loss-of-function mutations at the Lotus japonicus CELLULOSE SYNTHASE-LIKE D1 locus and analyzes their impact on root hair development.


Plant Science ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 283 ◽  
pp. 311-320
Author(s):  
Yehu Yin ◽  
Lu Tian ◽  
Xueliu Li ◽  
Mingchao Huang ◽  
Leru Liu ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Li ◽  
Mengxiao Chen ◽  
Liujian Duan ◽  
Tingting Zhang ◽  
Yangrong Cao ◽  
...  

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitsutaka Fukudome ◽  
Hazuki Shimada ◽  
Nahoko Uchi ◽  
Ken-ichi Osuki ◽  
Haruka Ishizaki ◽  
...  

Reactive sulfur species (RSS) function as strong antioxidants and are involved in various biological responses in animals and bacteria. Few studies; however, have examined RSS in plants. In the present study, we clarified that RSS are involved in root nodule symbiosis in the model legume Lotus japonicus. Polysulfides, a type of RSS, were detected in the roots by using a sulfane sulfur-specific fluorescent probe, SSP4. Supplying the sulfane sulfur donor Na2S3 to the roots increased the amounts of both polysulfides and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the roots and simultaneously decreased the amounts of nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS). RSS were also detected in infection threads in the root hairs and in infected cells of nodules. Supplying the sulfane sulfur donor significantly increased the numbers of infection threads and nodules. When nodules were immersed in the sulfane sulfur donor, their nitrogenase activity was significantly reduced, without significant changes in the amounts of NO, ROS, and H2S. These results suggest that polysulfides interact with signal molecules such as NO, ROS, and H2S in root nodule symbiosis in L. japonicus. SSP4 and Na2S3 are useful tools for study of RSS in plants.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Nishida ◽  
Sachiko Tanaka ◽  
Yoshihiro Handa ◽  
Momoyo Ito ◽  
Yuki Sakamoto ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. n/a
Author(s):  
Mitsutaka Fukudome ◽  
Yuta Shimokawa ◽  
Shun Hashimoto ◽  
Yusuke Maesako ◽  
Nahoko Uchi-Fukudome ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuta Takahashi ◽  
Kaori Shiojiri ◽  
Akira Yamawo

AbstractAboveground communication between plants is well known to change defense traits in leaves, but its effects on belowground plant traits and soil characteristics have not been elucidated. We hypothesized that aboveground plant-to-plant communication reduces root nodule symbiosis via induction of bactericidal chemical defense substances and changes the soil nutrient environment. Soybean plants were exposed to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from damaged shoots of Solidago canadensis var. scabra, and leaf defense traits (total phenolics, saponins), root saponins, and root nodule symbiosis traits (number and biomass of root nodules) were measured. Soil C/N ratios and mineral concentrations were also measured to estimate the effects of resource uptake by the plants. We found that total phenolics were not affected. However, plants that received VOCs had higher saponin concentrations in both leaves and roots, and fewer root nodules than untreated plants. Although the concentrations of soil minerals did not differ between treatments, soil C/N ratio was significantly higher in the soil of communicated plants. Thus, the aboveground plant-to-plant communication led to reductions in root nodule symbiosis and soil nutrient concentrations. Our results suggest that there are broader effects of induced chemical defenses in aboveground plant organs upon belowground microbial interactions and soil nutrients, and emphasize that plant response based on plant-to-plant communications are a bridge between above- and below-ground ecosystems.


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