Genome-wide identification and analyses of bHLH family genes in Brassica napus

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 589-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Shen ◽  
Xin Cui ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Rui-Min Teng ◽  
Yong-Xin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Genomic Analysis ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
Oilseed Crop ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
The Third ◽  
Helix Loop Helix ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Binding Type

The bHLH (basic/helix-loop-helix) protein is one of the largest transcription factors (TFs) that is essential in regulating plant growth and development. Although the bHLH family has been identified in some organisms, a systemic study has not been performed in Brassica napus, which is the third most important oilseed crop worldwide. In the present study, a total of 460 bHLH TFs were identified from the genome of B. napus and clustered into 25 subfamilies. Structural analysis was used to identify the DNA binding type and conserved amino residues of the identified sequence in the bHLH domain. In addition, a comparative genomic analysis of B. napus and its progenitors (Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea) and two basal angiosperms (Amborella trichopoda and Vitis vinifera) was performed to trace the change during expansion and evolution of the bHLH family. The bHLH TFs in leaves and roots showed various expression patterns. The homologs of the AA-subgenome and CC-subgenome exhibited similar expression patterns, but were more divergent between the homologs caused from other duplicate events.

scholarly journals Enhancer Trapping and Annotation in Zebrafish Mediated with Sleeping Beauty, piggyBac and Tol2 Transposons

Genes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Shen ◽  
Songlei Xue ◽  
Shuheng Chan ◽  
Yatong Sang ◽  
Saisai Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Genomic Analysis ◽  
Sleeping Beauty ◽  
Comparative Genomic Analysis ◽  
Regulatory Function ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
Gfp Expression ◽  
Enhancer Trapping ◽  
Multiple Expression

Although transposon-mediated enhancer trapping (ET) is successfully applied in diverse models, the efficiency of various transposon systems varies significantly, and little information is available regarding efficiency of enhancer trapping by various transposons in zebrafish. Most potential enhancers (Ens) still lack evidence of actual En activity. Here, we compared the differences in ET efficiency between sleeping beauty (SB), piggyBac (PB) and Tol2 transposons. Tol2 represented the highest germline transfer efficiencies at 55.56% (NF0 = 165), followed by SB (38.36%, NF0 = 151) and PB (32.65%, NF0 = 149). ET lines generated by the Tol2 transposon tended to produce offspring with a single expression pattern per line, while PB and SB tended to generate embryos with multiple expression patterns. In our tests, 10 putative Ens (En1–10) were identified by splinkerette PCR and comparative genomic analysis. Combining the GFP expression profiles and mRNA expression patterns revealed that En1 and En2 may be involved in regulation of the expression of dlx1a and dlx2a, while En6 may be involved in regulation of the expression of line TK4 transgene and rps26, and En7 may be involved in the regulation of the expression of wnt1 and wnt10b. Most identified Ens were found to be transcribed in zebrafish embryos, and their regulatory function may involve eRNAs.

scholarly journals Genome assembly of the JD17 soybean provides a new reference genome for Comparative genomics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinxin Yi ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
Shengcai Chen ◽  
Hao Wu ◽  
Min Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Fixation ◽  
Genome Assembly ◽  
Reference Genome ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Genomic Analysis ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Cultivated Soybean

Cultivated soybean (Glycine max) is an important source for protein and oil. Many elite cultivars with different traits have been developed for different conditions. Each soybean strain has its own genetic diversity, and the availability of more high-quality soybean genomes can enhance comparative genomic analysis for identifying genetic underpinnings for its unique traits. In this study, we constructed a high-quality de novo assembly of an elite soybean cultivar Jidou 17 (JD17) with chromsome contiguity and high accuracy. We annotated 52,840 gene models and reconstructed 74,054 high-quality full-length transcripts. We performed a genome-wide comparative analysis based on the reference genome of JD17 with three published soybeans (WM82, ZH13 and W05) , which identified five large inversions and two large translocations specific to JD17, 20,984 - 46,912 PAVs spanning 13.1 - 46.9 Mb in size, and 5 - 53 large PAV clusters larger than 500kb. 1,695,741 - 3,664,629 SNPs and 446,689 - 800,489 Indels were identified and annotated between JD17 and them. Symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) genes were identified and the effects from these variants were further evaluated. It was found that the coding sequences of 9 nitrogen fixation-related genes were greatly affected. The high-quality genome assembly of JD17 can serve as a valuable reference for soybean functional genomics research.

scholarly journals Comparative Genomic Analysis Confirms Five Genetic Populations of the Select Agent, Rathayibacter toxicus

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 366
Author(s):  
Jarred Yasuhara-Bell ◽  
Mohammad Arif ◽  
Grethel Y. Busot ◽  
Rachel Mann ◽  
Brendan Rodoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genomic Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
Underrepresented Populations ◽  
System A ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
The Family ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Genomic Regions

Rathayibacter toxicus is a Gram-positive, nematode-vectored bacterium that infects several grass species in the family Poaceae. Unique in its genus, R. toxicus has the smallest genome, possesses a complete CRISPR-Cas system, a vancomycin-resistance cassette, produces tunicamycin, a corynetoxin responsible for livestock deaths in Australia, and is designated a Select Agent in the United States. In-depth, genome-wide analyses performed in this study support the previously designated five genetic populations, with a core genome comprising approximately 80% of the genome for all populations. Results varied as a function of the type of analysis and when using different bioinformatics tools for the same analysis; e.g., some programs failed to identify specific genomic regions that were actually present. The software variance highlights the need to verify bioinformatics results by additional methods; e.g., PCR, mapping genes to genomes, use of multiple algorithms). These analyses suggest the following relationships among populations: RT-IV ↔ RT-I ↔ RT-II ↔ RT-III ↔ RT-V, with RT-IV and RT-V being the most unrelated. This is the most comprehensive analysis of R. toxicus that included populations RT-I and RT-V. Future studies require underrepresented populations and more recent isolates from varied hosts and geographic locations.

scholarly journals Genome-wide identification, phylogenetic and expression pattern analysis of GATA family genes in Brassica napus

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weizhuo Zhu ◽  
Yiyi Guo ◽  
Yeke Chen ◽  
Dezhi Wu ◽  
Lixi Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Stress Condition ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Domain Structures ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome

Abstract Background Transcription factors GATAs are involved in plant developmental processes and respond to environmental stresses through binding DNA regulatory regions to regulate their downstream genes. However, little information on the GATA genes in Brassica napus is available. The release of the reference genome of B. napus provides a good opportunity to perform a genome-wide characterization of GATA family genes in rapeseed. Results In this study, 96 GATA genes randomly distributing on 19 chromosomes were identified in B. napus, which were classified into four subfamilies based on phylogenetic analysis and their domain structures. The amino acids of BnGATAs were obvious divergence among four subfamilies in terms of their GATA domains, structures and motif compositions. Gene duplication and synteny between the genomes of B. napus and A. thaliana were also analyzed to provide insights into evolutionary characteristics. Moreover, BnGATAs showed different expression patterns in various tissues and under diverse abiotic stresses. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) distributions of BnGATAs in a core collection germplasm are probably associated with functional disparity under environmental stress condition in different genotypes of B. napus. Conclusion The present study was investigated genomic structures, evolution features, expression patterns and SNP distributions of 96 BnGATAs. The results enrich our understanding of the GATA genes in rapeseed.

scholarly journals Discovery and comparative genomic analysis of elk circovirus (ElkCV), a novel circovirus species and the first reported from a cervid host

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathew Fisher ◽  
Thomas M. R. Harrison ◽  
Michelle Nebroski ◽  
Peter Kruczkiewicz ◽  
Jamie L. Rothenburger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Genomic Analysis ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
International Committee ◽  
Comparative Genomic Analysis ◽  
Nucleotide Identity ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
Stem Loop ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Replication Region

Abstract The complete genome sequence of a novel circovirus (elk circovirus (ElkCV) Banff/2019) was determined via high throughput sequencing of liver tissue from a euthanized Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) from Alberta, Canada. The genome is circular and 1,787 nucleotides long, with two major ORFs encoding predicted proteins. Comparative genomic analysis to 4,164 publicly available complete and near complete circovirus genomes showed that ElkCV shares approximately 65% pairwise genome-wide nucleotide identity with the most closely related circovirus species, porcine circoviruses (PCV) 1 and 2 and bat-associated circovirus (BatACV) 11. ElkCV features a stem-loop within the origin of replication region characteristic of circoviruses. However, it differs from those found in PCV1, PCV2 and BatACV11 since it has a longer stem and contains hexamer repeats that overlap the stem in opposing orientations. Interestingly, stem-loop structures of similar length featuring repeats in a similar position and orientation are also seen in some avian circoviruses. Based on the demarcation threshold established by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) for members of Circoviridae (80% pairwise genome-wide nucleotide identity), ElkCV represents a novel species and is the first complete circovirus genome reported from a cervid host.

scholarly journals Title: Genome-Wide Survey and Expression Analysis of NIN-Like Protein (NLP) Genes Reveals Its Potential Roles in the Response to Nutrition Deficiency in Tomato

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengyuan Liu ◽  
Xiaona Zhi ◽  
Yi Wang ◽  
Yang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Expression Analysis ◽  
Nitrate Uptake ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Potassium Deficiency ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
Tomato Genome ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen Source ◽  
Genome Wide

Abstract Background: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most important horticultural crops, with a marked preference of nitrate as inorganic nitrogen source. The molecular mechanisms of nitrate uptake and assimilation are poorly understood in tomato. NIN-Like Proteins (NLPs) are conserved, plant-specific transcription factors that play crucial roles in nitrate signaling. Results: In this study, genome-wide analysis revealed six NLP members in tomato genome. They were clustered into three clades in a phylogenic tree. Comparative genomic analysis showed that SlNLP genes had collinear relationships to NLPs in Arabidopsis, canola, maize and rice, and that the expansion of the SlNLP family mainly resulted from segmental duplications in tomato genome. Tissue-specific expression analysis showed that the close homologues of AtNLP6/7, SlNLP3, was strongly expressed in roots during both seedling and flowering stages; SlNLP4 and SlNLP6 exhibited preferential expression in stems and leaves; and SlNLP6 were expressed in high levels in fruits. Further, the nitrate uptake in tomato roots and expression patterns of SlNLP genes were measured under nitrogen/phosphate/potassium deficiency and nitrate resupply conditions. The transcript abundance of SlNLP3 decreased to 70% under phosphate/potassium deficiency. Most of SlNLPs were up-regulated after nitrogen starvation. SlNLP1 and SlNLP5 were induced rapidly and temporally by nitrate. Conclusions: These results provided significant insights into the potential diverse functions of SlNLPs to regulate nitrate uptake.

scholarly journals Comparative Genomic Analysis Provides Insights into the Evolution and Genetic Diversity of Community-Genotype Sequence Type 72 Staphylococcus aureus Isolates

mSystems ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wangxiao Zhou ◽  
Ye Jin ◽  
Yanzi Zhou ◽  
Yuan Wang ◽  
Luying Xiong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Genomic Analysis ◽  
Comparative Genomic Analysis ◽  
Sequence Type ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Genome Wide Analysis ◽  
Genome Wide

Understanding the evolution and dissemination of community-genotype ST72 Staphylococcus aureus isolates is important, as isolates of this lineage have rapidly spread into hospital settings and caused serious health issues. In this study, we first carried out genome-wide analysis of 107 global ST72 isolates to characterize the evolution and genetic diversity of the ST72 lineage.

scholarly journals Genome-wide identification, genomic organization, and expression profiling of the CONSTANS-like (COL) gene family in petunia under multiple stresses

BMC Genomics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khadiza Khatun ◽  
Sourav Debnath ◽  
Arif Hasan Khan Robin ◽  
Antt Htet Wai ◽  
Ujjal Kumar Nath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Response ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Sequence Similarity ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
Specific Expression ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome

Abstract Background CONSTANS-like (CO-like, COL) are putative zinc-finger transcription factors known to play vital role in various plant biological processes such as control of flowering time, regulation of plant growth and development and responses to stresses. However, no systematic analysis of COL family gene regarding the plant development and stress response has been previously performed in any solanaceous crop. In the present study, a comprehensive genome-wide analysis of COL family genes in petunia has been conducted to figure out their roles in development of organs and stress response. Results A total of 33 COL genes, 15 PaCOL genes in P. axillaris and 18 PiCOL genes in P. inflata, were identified in petunia. Subsequently, a genome-wide systematic analysis was performed in 15 PaCOL genes. Considering the domain composition and sequence similarity the 15 PaCOL and 18 PiCOL genes were phylogenetically classified into three groups those are conserved among the flowering plants. Moreover, all of the 15 PaCOL proteins were localized in nucleus. Furthermore, differential expression patterns of PaCOL genes were observed at different developmental stages of petunia. Additionally, transcript expression of 15 PaCOL genes under various abiotic and phytohormone treatments showed their response against stresses. Moreover, several cis-elements related to stress, light-responsive, hormone signaling were also detected in different PaCOL genes. Conclusion The phylogenetic clustering, organ specific expression pattern and stress responsive expression profile of conserved petunia COL genes indicating their involvement in plant growth and development and stress response mechanism. This work provide a significant foundation for understanding the biological roles of petunia COL genes in plant growth, development and in stress response.

scholarly journals Revealing genomic changes responsible for cannabinoid receptor loss in parrots: mechanism and functional effects

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Divin ◽  
Mercedes Gomez Samblas ◽  
Nithya Kuttiyarthu Veetil ◽  
Eleni Voukali ◽  
Zuzana Swiderska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cannabinoid Receptors ◽  
Cannabinoid Receptor ◽  
Inflammatory Marker ◽  
Interleukin 1 ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Genomic Analysis ◽  
Sterile Inflammation ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
Genomic Changes ◽  
The Brain

In vertebrates, an ancient duplication in the genes for cannabinoid receptors (CNRs) allowed the evolution of specialised endocannabinoid receptors expressed in the brain (CNR1) and the periphery (CNR2). While dominantly conserved throughout vertebrate phylogeny, our comparative genomic analysis suggests that certain taxa may have lost either the CNR1 regulator of neural processes or, more frequently, the CNR2 involved in immune regulation. Focussing on conspicuous CNR2 pseudogenization in parrots (Psittaciformes), a diversified crown lineage of cognitively-advanced birds, we highlight possible functional effects of such a loss. Parrots appear to have lost the CNR2 gene at at least two separate occasions due to chromosomal rearrangement. Using gene expression data from the brain and periphery of birds with experimentally-induced sterile inflammation, we compare CNR and inflammatory marker (interleukin 1 beta, IL1B) expression patterns in CNR2-deficient parrots (represented by the budgerigar, Melopsittacus undulatus and five other parrot species) with CNR2-intact passerines (represented by the zebra finch, Taeniopygia guttata). Though no significant changes in CNR expression were observed in either parrots or passerines during inflammation of the brain or periphery, we detected a significant up-regulation of IL1B expression in the brain after stimulation with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) only in parrots. As our analysis failed to show evidence for selection on altered CNR1 functionality in parrots, compared to other birds, CNR1 is unlikely to be involved in compensation for CNR2 loss in modulation of the neuroimmune interaction. Thus, our results provide evidence for the functional importance of CNR2 pseudogenization for regulation of neuroinflammation.

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