Abstract:Background
Phosphatidylethanolamine-binding protein (PEBP) is widely present in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Plant PEBP genes are mainly involved in flowering transition and nutritional growth. These genes have been studied in several plants; however, to the best of our knowledge, no studies have explored them in Brassica juncea var. tumida. This study identified and characterized the entire PEBP gene family of Brassica juncea var. tumida.
Results
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“…Regarding amphidiploids, the presence of twelve genes suggests these species inherited six genes from each of their parental species, corresponding to the GTR genes found in Arabidopsis [42]. This is in line with the previous research conducted on other gene families of B. juncea which showed that the allotetraploid Brassicas attained genes approximately three times more than Arabidopsis [72]. Similar observations of gene duplications have been reported in other polyploid crops, such as cotton and wheat [74,75].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
“…The presence of cis-regulatory elements associated with signalling molecules like JA, SA, and related elements suggests a role for GTR genes in stress conditions, highlighting a degree of specificity. This observation reinforces the concept of neofunctionalization occurring after genome duplication and triplication during speciation and evolution [72].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…Genome-wide studies of various gene families in Brassicaceae have consistently indicated their expansion compared with Arabidopsis. Notable examples are not limited to but include APX, NPR, DOF, shattering genes, SOD, and PEBP [68][69][70][71][72][73]. Regarding amphidiploids, the presence of twelve genes suggests these species inherited six genes from each of their parental species, corresponding to the GTR genes found in Arabidopsis [42].…”
Brassica crops are well known for the accumulation of glucosinolates—secondary metabolites crucial for plants’ adaptation to various stresses. Glucosinolates also functioning as defence compounds pose challenges to food quality due to their goitrogenic properties. Their disruption leaves plants susceptible to insect pests and diseases. Hence, a targeted reduction in seed glucosinolate content is of paramount importance to increase food acceptance. GLUCOSINOLATE TRANSPORTERS (GTRs) present a promising avenue for selectively reducing glucosinolate concentrations in seeds while preserving biosynthesis elsewhere. In this study, 54 putative GTR protein sequences found in Brassica were retrieved, employing Arabidopsis GTR1 and GTR2 templates. Comprehensive bioinformatics analyses, encompassing gene structure organization, domain analysis, motif assessments, promoter analysis, and cis-regulatory elements, affirmed the existence of transporter domains and stress-related regulatory elements. Phylogenetic analysis revealed patterns of conservation and divergence across species. Glucosinolates have been shown to increase under stress conditions, indicating a potential role in stress response. To elucidate the role of GTRs in glucosinolate transportation under NaCl stress in two distinct Brassica species, B. juncea and B. napus, plants were subjected to 0, 100, or 200 mM NaCl. Based on the literature, key GTR genes were chosen and their expression across various plant parts was assessed. Both species displayed divergent trends in their biochemical profiles as well as glucosinolate contents under elevated salt stress conditions. Statistical modelling identified significant contributors to glucosinolate variations, guiding the development of targeted breeding strategies for low-glucosinolate varieties. Notably, GTR2A2 exhibited pronounced expressions in stems, contributing approximately 52% to glucosinolate content variance, while GTR2B1/C2 displayed significant expression in flowers. Additionally, GTR2A1 and GTR1A2/B1 demonstrated noteworthy expression in roots. This study enhances our understanding of glucosinolate regulation under stress conditions, offering avenues to improve Brassica crop quality and resilience.
“…Regarding amphidiploids, the presence of twelve genes suggests these species inherited six genes from each of their parental species, corresponding to the GTR genes found in Arabidopsis [42]. This is in line with the previous research conducted on other gene families of B. juncea which showed that the allotetraploid Brassicas attained genes approximately three times more than Arabidopsis [72]. Similar observations of gene duplications have been reported in other polyploid crops, such as cotton and wheat [74,75].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
“…The presence of cis-regulatory elements associated with signalling molecules like JA, SA, and related elements suggests a role for GTR genes in stress conditions, highlighting a degree of specificity. This observation reinforces the concept of neofunctionalization occurring after genome duplication and triplication during speciation and evolution [72].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…Genome-wide studies of various gene families in Brassicaceae have consistently indicated their expansion compared with Arabidopsis. Notable examples are not limited to but include APX, NPR, DOF, shattering genes, SOD, and PEBP [68][69][70][71][72][73]. Regarding amphidiploids, the presence of twelve genes suggests these species inherited six genes from each of their parental species, corresponding to the GTR genes found in Arabidopsis [42].…”
Brassica crops are well known for the accumulation of glucosinolates—secondary metabolites crucial for plants’ adaptation to various stresses. Glucosinolates also functioning as defence compounds pose challenges to food quality due to their goitrogenic properties. Their disruption leaves plants susceptible to insect pests and diseases. Hence, a targeted reduction in seed glucosinolate content is of paramount importance to increase food acceptance. GLUCOSINOLATE TRANSPORTERS (GTRs) present a promising avenue for selectively reducing glucosinolate concentrations in seeds while preserving biosynthesis elsewhere. In this study, 54 putative GTR protein sequences found in Brassica were retrieved, employing Arabidopsis GTR1 and GTR2 templates. Comprehensive bioinformatics analyses, encompassing gene structure organization, domain analysis, motif assessments, promoter analysis, and cis-regulatory elements, affirmed the existence of transporter domains and stress-related regulatory elements. Phylogenetic analysis revealed patterns of conservation and divergence across species. Glucosinolates have been shown to increase under stress conditions, indicating a potential role in stress response. To elucidate the role of GTRs in glucosinolate transportation under NaCl stress in two distinct Brassica species, B. juncea and B. napus, plants were subjected to 0, 100, or 200 mM NaCl. Based on the literature, key GTR genes were chosen and their expression across various plant parts was assessed. Both species displayed divergent trends in their biochemical profiles as well as glucosinolate contents under elevated salt stress conditions. Statistical modelling identified significant contributors to glucosinolate variations, guiding the development of targeted breeding strategies for low-glucosinolate varieties. Notably, GTR2A2 exhibited pronounced expressions in stems, contributing approximately 52% to glucosinolate content variance, while GTR2B1/C2 displayed significant expression in flowers. Additionally, GTR2A1 and GTR1A2/B1 demonstrated noteworthy expression in roots. This study enhances our understanding of glucosinolate regulation under stress conditions, offering avenues to improve Brassica crop quality and resilience.
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