scholarly journals Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Monosaccharide Transporter Genes Associated with High Harvest Index Values in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

Genes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 653
Author(s):  
Liyuan Zhang ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Bo Yang ◽  
Zhongchun Xiao ◽  
Jinqi Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Glucose Transporter ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Sugar Transport ◽  
Brassica Species ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Monosaccharide Transporter ◽  
Sugar Transporters ◽  
Fundamental Information

Sugars are important throughout a plant’s lifecycle. Monosaccharide transporters (MST) are essential sugar transporters that have been identified in many plants, but little is known about the evolution or functions of MST genes in rapeseed (Brassica napus). In this study, we identified 175 MST genes in B. napus, 87 in Brassica oleracea, and 83 in Brassica rapa. These genes were separated into the sugar transport protein (STP), polyol transporter (PLT), vacuolar glucose transporter (VGT), tonoplast monosaccharide transporter (TMT), inositol transporter (INT), plastidic glucose transporter (pGlcT), and ERD6-like subfamilies, respectively. Phylogenetic and syntenic analysis indicated that gene redundancy and gene elimination have commonly occurred in Brassica species during polyploidization. Changes in exon-intron structures during evolution likely resulted in the differences in coding regions, expression patterns, and functions seen among BnMST genes. In total, 31 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified through RNA-seq among materials with high and low harvest index (HI) values, which were divided into two categories based on the qRT-PCR results, expressed more highly in source or sink organs. We finally identified four genes, including BnSTP5, BnSTP13, BnPLT5, and BnERD6-like14, which might be involved in monosaccharide uptake or unloading and further affect the HI of rapeseed. These findings provide fundamental information about MST genes in Brassica and reveal the importance of BnMST genes to high HI in B. napus.

scholarly journals Genome-Wide Analysis of the YABBY Transcription Factor Family in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

Genes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 981
Author(s):  
Jichun Xia ◽  
Dong Wang ◽  
Yuzhou Peng ◽  
Wenning Wang ◽  
Qianqian Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Purifying Selection ◽  
Brassica Species ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Sequencing Data ◽  
Functional Identification ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Intron Structure ◽  
Duplication Events

The YABBY family of plant-specific transcription factors play important regulatory roles during the development of leaves and floral organs, but their functions in Brassica species are incompletely understood. Here, we identified 79 YABBY genes from Arabidopsis thaliana and five Brassica species (B. rapa, B. nigra, B. oleracea, B. juncea, and B. napus). A phylogenetic analysis of YABBY proteins separated them into five clusters (YAB1–YAB5) with representatives from all five Brassica species, suggesting a high degree of conservation and similar functions within each subfamily. We determined the gene structure, chromosomal location, and expression patterns of the 21 BnaYAB genes identified, revealing extensive duplication events and gene loss following polyploidization. Changes in exon–intron structure during evolution may have driven differentiation in expression patterns and functions, combined with purifying selection, as evidenced by Ka/Ks values below 1. Based on transcriptome sequencing data, we selected nine genes with high expression at the flowering stage. qRT-PCR analysis further indicated that most BnaYAB family members are tissue-specific and exhibit different expression patterns in various tissues and organs of B. napus. This preliminary study of the characteristics of the YABBY gene family in the Brassica napus genome provides theoretical support and reference for the later functional identification of the family genes.

scholarly journals Genome-Wide Characterization and Analysis of Metallothionein Family Genes That Function in Metal Stress Tolerance in Brassica napus L.

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 2181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Pan ◽  
Meichen Zhu ◽  
Shuxian Wang ◽  
Guoqiang Ma ◽  
Xiaohu Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Metal Binding ◽  
Genome Mapping ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Biomass Productivity ◽  
Brassica Species ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Origin And Evolution ◽  
Duplication Events

Brassica plants exhibit both high biomass productivity and high rates of heavy metal absorption. Metallothionein (MT) proteins are low molecular weight, cysteine-rich, metal-binding proteins that play crucial roles in protecting plants from heavy metal toxicity. However, to date, MT proteins have not been systematically characterized in Brassica. In this study, we identified 60 MTs from Arabidopsis thaliana and five Brassica species. All the MT family genes from Brassica are closely related to Arabidopsis MTs, encoding putative proteins that share similar functions within the same clades. Genome mapping analysis revealed high levels of synteny throughout the genome due to whole genome duplication and segmental duplication events. We analyzed the expression levels of 16 Brassica napus MTs (BnaMTs) by RNA-sequencing and real-time RT-PCR (RT-qPCR) analysis in plants under As3+ stress. These genes exhibited different expression patterns in various tissues. Our results suggest that BnaMT3C plays a key role in the response to As3+ stress in B. napus. This study provides insight into the phylogeny, origin, and evolution of MT family members in Brassica, laying the foundation for further studies of the roles of MT proteins in these important crops.

Molecular Analysis and Expression Patterns of Four 14-3-3 Genes from Brassica napus L.

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 942-950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gao-miao ZHAN ◽  
Jin TONG ◽  
Han-zhong WANG ◽  
Wei HUA
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Brassica Napus L

scholarly journals Cloning, Sequence Analysis and Expression Patterns during Seed Germination of a Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) G-x-S-x-G-motif Lipase Gene

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-444
Author(s):  
Imen GLAIED GHRAM ◽  
Hatem BELGUITH ◽  
Maha BEN MUSTAPHA ◽  
Issam HIMILA ◽  
Balkiss BOUHAOUALA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Pcr Amplification ◽  
Gene Families ◽  
Lipase Gene ◽  
Homologous Proteins ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Calculated Molecular Mass ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Lipases catalyze the hydrolysis of ester bonds in triacylglycerides, generating glycerol and free fatty acids. These enzymes are encoded by extremely complex gene families, and appear to fulfil many different biological functions. Although they are present in all types of organisms, available information on plant lipases is still very limited, as compared to their bacterial and animal counterparts. A full-length clone, BnLIP, encoding a putative lipase, has been isolated by PCR amplification of Brassica napus genomic DNA, with oligonucleotide primers derived from the sequence of an Arabidopsis thaliana homologue. The clone included an open reading frame of 1581 bp encoding a polypeptide of 526 amino acids, with a calculated molecular mass of 59.5 kDa. Analysis of the deduced protein sequence, sequence alignment with homologous proteins from related plant species, and a phylogenetic analysis revealed that the BnLIP protein belongs to the ‘classical’ GxSxG-motif lipase family. RT-PCR assays indicated that the BnLIP gene is expressed specifically, but only transiently, during seed germination: the lipase mRNA was not present at detectable levels in ungerminated seeds, was detected only three days after seed imbibition, but its levels decreased rapidly afterwards. No expression was observed in roots, stems or leaves of adult plants. This expression pattern suggests that BnLIP is one of the lipases involved in the hydrolysis of triacylglycerides stored in rapeseed seeds, ultimately providing nutrients and energy to sustain seedling growth until photosynthesis is activated.

scholarly journals In Silico Analyses of Autophagy-Related Genes in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) under Different Abiotic Stresses and in Various Tissues

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1393
Author(s):  
Elham Mehri Eshkiki ◽  
Zahra Hajiahmadi ◽  
Amin Abedi ◽  
Mojtaba Kordrostami ◽  
Cédric Jacquard
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Abiotic Stresses ◽  
Genetic Manipulation ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Rna Seq ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Ssr Loci ◽  
Post Transcriptional Regulation

The autophagy-related genes (ATGs) play important roles in plant growth and response to environmental stresses. Brassica napus (B. napus) is among the most important oilseed crops, but ATGs are largely unknown in this species. Therefore, a genome-wide analysis of the B. napus ATG gene family (BnATGs) was performed. One hundred and twenty-seven ATGs were determined due to the B. napus genome, which belongs to 20 main groups. Segmental duplication occurred more than the tandem duplication in BnATGs. Ka/Ks for the most duplicated pair genes were less than one, which indicated that the negative selection occurred to maintain their function during the evolution of B. napus plants. Based on the results, BnATGs are involved in various developmental processes and respond to biotic and abiotic stresses. One hundred and seven miRNA molecules are involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of 41 BnATGs. In general, 127 simple sequence repeat marker (SSR) loci were also detected in BnATGs. Based on the RNA-seq data, the highest expression in root and silique was related to BnVTI12e, while in shoot and seed, it was BnATG8p. The expression patterns of the most BnATGs were significantly up-regulated or down-regulated responding to dehydration, salinity, abscisic acid, and cold. This research provides information that can detect candidate genes for genetic manipulation in B. napus.

scholarly journals GENETIC DIVERSITY OF RAPESEED (Brassica napus L.) GENOTYPES IN BANGLADESH

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
S. D. S. D. Joya ◽  
A. K. M. Shamsuddin ◽  
U. K. Nath
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Parental Material ◽  
Number Of Seeds ◽  
High Seed Yield ◽  
Selection Of

Genetic diversity in thirty eight traditional rapeseed genotypes was studied under favorable condition through Mahalanobis D2 statistic for yield and yield contributing characters. The genotypes were grouped into five clusters. The inter-cluster distances were higher than intracluster distances indicating wider genetic diversity among the clusters. The intra-cluster distances were lower in all the cases reflecting homogeneity of the genotypes within the clusters. Among the different cluster the genotypes of the cluster IV, III and I included were taller plant. The genotypes in the cluster III and IV had large size raceme. The genotypes in the cluster IV, III and V exhibited comparatively higher number of siliqua per raceme. Longer siliqua was noticed for the genotypes in the cluster III, IV and I. Higher number of seeds per siliqua noticed in clusters I, II and III. The genotypes of the cluster I and II produced bold size seed. The genotypes in the cluster V and I had high harvest index. The genotypes of the cluster III and I produced high seed yield per plant. Among the different cluster, the cluster III included the genotypes which had high yield, higher number of seeds per siliqua, longer siliqua, siliqua number per raceme and high plant height. Moreover these cluster displayed wide divergence with the genotypes of cluster V. The genotypes of the cluster V had the highest harvest index therefore selection of the parental material for crossing program for improvement of yield in rapeseed is suggested from these two clusters.

scholarly journals Effects of Water Deficit Stress on Several Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Canola (Brassica napus L.) Cultivars

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 120-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad HOSSEINI ◽  
Payman HASSIBI
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Stem Elongation ◽  
Early Flowering ◽  
Water Deficit Stress ◽  
Flowering Stage ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Early Emergence ◽  
Biological Yield

Water deficit stress considered as one of the most important limiting factors for oil seed canola (Brassica napus L.) growth and productivity in Iran. To evaluate the effects of water deficit stress on some qualitative and quantitative characteristics of canola cultivars, this experiment in a greenhouse trial carried out as factorial based on completely randomized design with three replications in Shahid Chamran University of Ahwaz (Iran). Canola cultivars, including ‘Hyola 308’, ‘Hyola 401’ and ‘RGS 003’ as first factor, and the second one was three levels of water deficit stress, including stress at early stem elongation stage to early flowering (D1), early flowering stage to early emergence of sacs (D2), beginning of stem elongation stage to early emergence of sacs (D3) and normal irrigation (C, as check). Results showed that the interaction between water deficit stress and cultivars affected biological yield, seed oil yields and harvest index (p≤0.01), dry matter and economic yield (p≤0.05). Water deficit stress reduced grain oil yields. ‘Hyola 308’ under stress at beginning stem elongation stage to early flowering had the lowest oil yields (1.1 g plants-1) and ‘Hyola 401’ under non-stress conditions showed highest oil yields (4.3 g plants-1). The decrease of oil yields at the flowering stage to stem elongation stage was more than the other stages. In addition, water deficit stress reduced harvest index in the three stress levels due to reduced economic yield and reduced biological yield. Stress susceptibility index for ‘Hyola 401’ at the beginning of stem elongation stage to early emergence of sacs was 0.914 and the ‘Hyola 308’ showed 1.12 at the beginning of stem elongation stage to early emergence of sacs respectively, which it can implies that ‘Hyola 308’ is more sensitive than ‘Hyola 401’ to water deficit stress.

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