Genome-Wide Characterization and Expression Profiles of the Superoxide Dismutase Gene Family inGossypium

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) as a group of significant and ubiquitous enzymes plays a critical function in plant growth and development. Previously this gene family has been investigated inArabidopsisand rice; it has not yet been characterized in cotton. In our study, it was the first time for us to perform a genome-wide analysis of SOD gene family in cotton. Our results showed that 10 genes of SOD gene family were identified inGossypium arboreumandGossypium raimondii, including 6 Cu-Zn-SODs, 2 Fe-SODs, and 2 Mn-SODs. The chromosomal distribution analysis revealed that SOD genes are distributed across 7 chromosomes inGossypium arboreumand 8 chromosomes inGossypium raimondii. Segmental duplication is predominant duplication event and major contributor for expansion of SOD gene family. Gene structure and protein structure analysis showed that SOD genes have conserved exon/intron arrangement and motif composition. Microarray-based expression analysis revealed that SOD genes have important function in abiotic stress. Moreover, the tissue-specific expression profile reveals the functional divergence of SOD genes in different organs development of cotton. Taken together, this study has imparted new insights into the putative functions of SOD gene family in cotton. Findings of the present investigation could help in understanding the role of SOD gene family in various aspects of the life cycle of cotton.

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Genome-Wide Analysis and Expression Profile of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Gene Family in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) under Different Hormones and Abiotic Stress Conditions

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox10081182 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1182

Author(s):

Wei Su ◽

Ali Raza ◽

Ang Gao ◽

Ziqi Jia ◽

Yi Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Superoxide Dismutase ◽

Abiotic Stress ◽

Brassica Napus ◽

Gene Family ◽

Expression Profiles ◽

Protein Structures ◽

Brassica Napus L ◽

Genome Wide ◽

A Genome ◽

Sod Gene Family

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an important enzyme that acts as the first line of protection in the plant antioxidant defense system, involved in eliminating reactive oxygen species (ROS) under harsh environmental conditions. Nevertheless, the SOD gene family was yet to be reported in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). Thus, a genome-wide investigation was carried out to identify the rapeseed SOD genes. The present study recognized 31 BnSOD genes in the rapeseed genome, including 14 BnCSDs, 11 BnFSDs, and six BnMSDs. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that SOD genes from rapeseed and other closely related plant species were clustered into three groups based on the binding domain with high bootstrap values. The systemic analysis exposed that BnSODs experienced segmental duplications. Gene structure and motif analysis specified that most of the BnSOD genes displayed a relatively well-maintained exon–intron and motif configuration within the same group. Moreover, we identified five hormones and four stress- and several light-responsive cis-elements in the promoters of BnSODs. Thirty putative bna-miRNAs from seven families were also predicted, targeting 13 BnSODs. Gene ontology annotation outcomes confirm the BnSODs role under different stress stimuli, cellular oxidant detoxification processes, metal ion binding activities, SOD activity, and different cellular components. Twelve BnSOD genes exhibited higher expression profiles in numerous developmental tissues, i.e., root, leaf, stem, and silique. The qRT-PCR based expression profiling showed that eight genes (BnCSD1, BnCSD3, BnCSD14, BnFSD4, BnFSD5, BnFSD6, BnMSD2, and BnMSD10) were significantly up-regulated under different hormones (ABA, GA, IAA, and KT) and abiotic stress (salinity, cold, waterlogging, and drought) treatments. The predicted 3D structures discovered comparable conserved BnSOD protein structures. In short, our findings deliver a foundation for additional functional investigations on the BnSOD genes in rapeseed breeding programs.

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Genome-wide identification and transcriptional expression analysis of superoxide dismutase (SOD) family in wheat (Triticum aestivum)

10.7287/peerj.preprints.27402v1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Wenqiang J. Jiang ◽

Lei Y. Yang ◽

Yiqin H. He ◽

Haotian Z. Zhang ◽

Wei L. Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gene Family ◽

Phylogenetic Analyses ◽

Composition Analysis ◽

Distribution Analysis ◽

Motif Analysis ◽

Chromosomal Distribution ◽

Critical Function ◽

Genome Wide ◽

A Genome ◽

Sod Gene Family

Superoxide dismutases (SODs) are a key antioxidant enzyme family, which plays a critical function in plant growth and development. Previously, this gene family has been investigated in Arabidopsis and rice. In the present study, it was the first time for us to perform a genome-wide analysis of SOD gene family in wheat. And using bioinformatics-based methods, 26 SOD genes were identified from the whole genome of wheat, including 17 Cu/Zn-SODs, 6 Fe-SODs, and 3 Mn-SODs. The chromosomal distribution analysis revealed that SOD genes are only distributed on 2, 4 and 7 chromosomes of wheat. Phylogenetic analyses with SODs from wheat and several other species revealed that these SOD proteins can divided into two major categories. SOD1 is mainly composed of Cu/Zn-SODs, and SOD2 is mainly composed of Fe-SODs and Mn-SODs. Gene structure and motif analysis indicated that most of the SOD genes have relatively conserved exon/intron arrangement and motif composition. Analysis of transcriptional data indicated that most of the wheat SOD genes are expressed in almost all the tested tissues and it possibly have important function in abiotic stress. Taken together, our results provide a basis for further functional research on SOD gene family in wheat and facilitate their potential applications in the genetic improvement of wheat.

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Genome-wide identification and transcriptional expression analysis of superoxide dismutase (SOD) family in wheat (Triticum aestivum)

10.7287/peerj.preprints.27402 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wenqiang J. Jiang ◽

Lei Y. Yang ◽

Yiqin H. He ◽

Haotian Z. Zhang ◽

Wei L. Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gene Family ◽

Phylogenetic Analyses ◽

Composition Analysis ◽

Distribution Analysis ◽

Motif Analysis ◽

Chromosomal Distribution ◽

Critical Function ◽

Genome Wide ◽

A Genome ◽

Sod Gene Family

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Genome-wide characterization of MATE gene family and expression profiles in response to abiotic stresses in rice (Oryza sativa)

BMC Ecology and Evolution ◽

10.1186/s12862-021-01873-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zhixuan Du ◽

Qitao Su ◽

Zheng Wu ◽

Zhou Huang ◽

Jianzhong Bao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oryza Sativa ◽

Gene Family ◽

Tandem Repeats ◽

Expression Profiles ◽

Functional Divergence ◽

Expression Patterns ◽

Regulatory Elements ◽

Genome Wide ◽

Comprehensive Information ◽

Family Gene

AbstractMultidrug and toxic compound extrusion (MATE) proteins are involved in many physiological functions of plant growth and development. Although an increasing number of MATE proteins have been identified, the understanding of MATE proteins is still very limited in rice. In this study, 46 MATE proteins were identified from the rice (Oryza sativa) genome by homology searches and domain prediction. The rice MATE family was divided into four subfamilies based on the phylogenetic tree. Tandem repeats and fragment replication contribute to the expansion of the rice MATE gene family. Gene structure and cis-regulatory elements reveal the potential functions of MATE genes. Analysis of gene expression showed that most of MATE genes were constitutively expressed and the expression patterns of genes in different tissues were analyzed using RNA-seq. Furthermore, qRT-PCR-based analysis showed differential expression patterns in response to salt and drought stress. The analysis results of this study provide comprehensive information on the MATE gene family in rice and will aid in understanding the functional divergence of MATE genes.

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Genome-wide identification and analysis of cystatin family genes in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.10617 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. e10617

Author(s):

Jie Li ◽

Xinhao Liu ◽

Qingmei Wang ◽

Junyan Sun ◽

Dexian He

Keyword(s):

Gene Family ◽

Seed Development ◽

Stress Responses ◽

Abiotic Stresses ◽

Expression Profiles ◽

Seed Formation ◽

Aphid Infestation ◽

Genome Wide ◽

A Genome ◽

Cystatin Family

To set a systematic study of the Sorghum cystatins (SbCys) gene family, a genome-wide analysis of the SbCys family genes was performed by bioinformatics-based methods. In total, 18 SbCys genes were identified in Sorghum, which were distributed unevenly on chromosomes, and two genes were involved in a tandem duplication event. All SbCys genes had similar exon/intron structure and motifs, indicating their high evolutionary conservation. Transcriptome analysis showed that 16 SbCys genes were expressed in different tissues, and most genes displayed higher expression levels in reproductive tissues than in vegetative tissues, indicating that the SbCys genes participated in the regulation of seed formation. Furthermore, the expression profiles of the SbCys genes revealed that seven cystatin family genes were induced during Bipolaris sorghicola infection and only two genes were responsive to aphid infestation. In addition, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) confirmed that 17 SbCys genes were induced by one or two abiotic stresses (dehydration, salt, and ABA stresses). The interaction network indicated that SbCys proteins were associated with several biological processes, including seed development and stress responses. Notably, the expression of SbCys4 was up-regulated under biotic and abiotic stresses, suggesting its potential roles in mediating the responses of Sorghum to adverse environmental impact. Our results provide new insights into the structural and functional characteristics of the SbCys gene family, which lay the foundation for better understanding the roles and regulatory mechanism of Sorghum cystatins in seed development and responses to different stress conditions.

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Erratum to “Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the superoxide dismutase (SOD) gene family in Salvia miltiorrhiza” [Gene 742C (2020) 144603]

Gene ◽

10.1016/j.gene.2020.144639 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 742 ◽

pp. 144639

Author(s):

Li-min Han ◽

Wen-ping Hua ◽

Xiao-yan Cao ◽

Jun-an Yan ◽

Chen Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Superoxide Dismutase ◽

Gene Family ◽

Expression Analysis ◽

Salvia Miltiorrhiza ◽

Genome Wide ◽

Sod Gene Family

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Genome-Wide Analysis of the TCP Gene Family in Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)

International Journal of Genomics ◽

10.1155/2019/8514928 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yuzhu Huo ◽

Wangdan Xiong ◽

Kunlong Su ◽

Yu Li ◽

Yawen Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Salt Stress ◽

Plant Growth ◽

Gene Family ◽

Stress Responses ◽

Panicum Virgatum ◽

Expression Profiles ◽

Specific Expression ◽

Genome Wide Analysis ◽

Genome Wide ◽

A Genome

The plant-specific transcription factor TCPs play multiple roles in plant growth, development, and stress responses. However, a genome-wide analysis of TCP proteins and their roles in salt stress has not been declared in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.). In this study, 42 PvTCP genes (PvTCPs) were identified from the switchgrass genome and 38 members can be anchored to its chromosomes unevenly. Nine PvTCPs were predicted to be microRNA319 (miR319) targets. Furthermore, PvTCPs can be divided into three clades according to the phylogeny and conserved domains. Members in the same clade have the similar gene structure and motif localization. Although all PvTCPs were expressed in tested tissues, their expression profiles were different under normal condition. The specific expression may indicate their different roles in plant growth and development. In addition, approximately 20 cis-acting elements were detected in the promoters of PvTCPs, and 40% were related to stress response. Moreover, the expression profiles of PvTCPs under salt stress were also analyzed and 29 PvTCPs were regulated after NaCl treatment. Taken together, the PvTCP gene family was analyzed at a genome-wide level and their possible functions in salt stress, which lay the basis for further functional analysis of PvTCPs in switchgrass.

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Genome-wide characterization and expression profiling of the MAPKKK genes in Gossypium arboreum L.

Genome ◽

10.1139/gen-2018-0176 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 62 (9) ◽

pp. 609-622 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Weidong Zhu ◽

Wei Tan ◽

Qiulin Li ◽

Xiugui Chen ◽

Junjuan Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gene Family ◽

Stress Responses ◽

Expression Patterns ◽

Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase ◽

Gossypium Arboreum ◽

Developmental Processes ◽

Protein Motifs ◽

Genome Wide ◽

A Genome ◽

Salt And Drought Stresses

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinases (MAPKKKs) are important components of MAPK cascades, which have different functions during developmental processes and stress responses. To date, there has been no systematic investigation of this gene family in the diploid cotton Gossypium arboreum L. In this study, a genome-wide survey was performed that identified 78 MAPKKK genes in G. arboreum. Phylogenetic analysis classified these genes into three subgroups: 14 belonged to ZIK, 20 to MEKK, and 44 to Raf. Chromosome location, phylogeny, and the conserved protein motifs of the MAPKKK gene family in G. arboreum were analyzed. The MAPKKK genes had a scattered genomic distribution across 13 chromosomes. The members in the same subfamily shared similar conserved motifs. The MAPKKK expression patterns were analyzed in mature leaves, stems, roots, and at different ovule developmental stages, as well as under salt and drought stresses. Transcriptome analysis showed that 76 MAPKKK genes had different transcript accumulation patterns in the tested tissues and 38 MAPKKK genes were differentially expressed in response to salt and drought stresses. These results lay the foundation for understanding the complex mechanisms behind MAPKKK-mediated developmental processes and abiotic stress-signaling transduction pathways in cotton.

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Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization and Expression Analysis of TCP Transcription Factors in Petunia

International Journal of Molecular Sciences ◽

10.3390/ijms21186594 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (18) ◽

pp. 6594

Author(s):

Shuting Zhang ◽

Qin Zhou ◽

Feng Chen ◽

Lan Wu ◽

Baojun Liu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Transcription Factors ◽

Plant Growth ◽

Gene Family ◽

Stress Responses ◽

Expression Profiles ◽

Expression Patterns ◽

Leaf Morphogenesis ◽

Systematic Analysis ◽

Genome Wide ◽

A Genome

The plant-specific TCP transcription factors are well-characterized in both monocots and dicots, which have been implicated in multiple aspects of plant biological processes such as leaf morphogenesis and senescence, lateral branching, flower development and hormone crosstalk. However, no systematic analysis of the petunia TCP gene family has been described. In this work, a total of 66 petunia TCP genes (32 PaTCP genes in P. axillaris and 34 PiTCP genes in P. inflata) were identified. Subsequently, a systematic analysis of 32 PaTCP genes was performed. The phylogenetic analysis combined with structural analysis clearly distinguished the 32 PaTCP proteins into two classes—class Ι and class Ⅱ. Class Ⅱ was further divided into two subclades, namely, the CIN-TCP subclade and the CYC/TB1 subclade. Plenty of cis-acting elements responsible for plant growth and development, phytohormone and/or stress responses were identified in the promoter of PaTCPs. Distinct spatial expression patterns were determined among PaTCP genes, suggesting that these genes may have diverse regulatory roles in plant growth development. Furthermore, differential temporal expression patterns were observed between the large- and small-flowered petunia lines for most PaTCP genes, suggesting that these genes are likely to be related to petal development and/or petal size in petunia. The spatiotemporal expression profiles and promoter analysis of PaTCPs indicated that these genes play important roles in petunia diverse developmental processes that may work via multiple hormone pathways. Moreover, three PaTCP-YFP fusion proteins were detected in nuclei through subcellular localization analysis. This is the first comprehensive analysis of the petunia TCP gene family on a genome-wide scale, which provides the basis for further functional characterization of this gene family in petunia.

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