H3K9 methylation patterns during somatic embryogenic competence expression in tamarillo (Solanum betaceum Cav.)

Cordeiro, Daniela; Pérez-Pérez, Yolanda; Canhoto, Jorge; Testillano, Pilar S.; Correia, Sandra

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112259

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“…Epigenetic regulation plays a central role in all plant morphogenic processes, including plant morphogenesis in vitro [ 167 , 168 , 169 , 170 ]. Recently, it was shown that plant morphogenesis in vitro has an epigenetic mechanism similar to that of plants [ 171 ].…”

Section: Major Aspects Of Plant Regenerationmentioning

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Plant Growth Regulation in Cell and Tissue Culture In Vitro

Pasternak,

Steinmacher

2024

Plants

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Precise knowledge of all aspects controlling plant tissue culture and in vitro plant regeneration is crucial for plant biotechnologists and their correlated industry, as there is increasing demand for this scientific knowledge, resulting in more productive and resilient plants in the field. However, the development and application of cell and tissue culture techniques are usually based on empirical studies, although some data-driven models are available. Overall, the success of plant tissue culture is dependent on several factors such as available nutrients, endogenous auxin synthesis, organic compounds, and environment conditions. In this review, the most important aspects are described one by one, with some practical recommendations based on basic research in plant physiology and sharing our practical experience from over 20 years of research in this field. The main aim is to help new plant biotechnologists and increase the impact of the plant tissue culture industry worldwide.

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Section: Major Aspects Of Plant Regenerationmentioning

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Plant Growth Regulation in Cell and Tissue Culture In Vitro

Pasternak,

Steinmacher

2024

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“…Together with hormones, epigenetic marks are crucial during SE induction and progression (Feher 2015, Pasternak andDudits 2019). The reprogramming of the cell transcriptome that results in the release of a new developmental program is related to wide changes in the chromatin structure, which involves genome-wide changes of epigenetic modifications in DNA and histones (De-la-Peña et al 2015, Cordeiro et al 2023.…”

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DNA demethylation by transitory 5‐azacytidine treatment improves somatic embryogenesis yield for regeneration and breeding of cork oak

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Díaz‐Luzza,

Pérez‐Pérez

et al. 2024

Physiologia Plantarum

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Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is a crucial biotechnological tool for large‐scale mass propagation of selected material, genetic transformation and breeding, with many advantages for forest tree improvement. However, the application of SE in forest species is limited because of their recalcitrance. SE is also a valuable system for studying cell reprogramming, acquisition of totipotency and embryo development. Increasing evidence reveals that epigenetic reprogramming takes place during SE through DNA methylation, although there is scarce information on forest species. In this work, we have evaluated DNA methylation dynamics during SE and the effects of the DNA demethylating agent 5‐azacytidine (AzaC) in cork oak. After induction and early stages of SE, a reduced DNA methylation level is observed, followed by an increase of methylation during embryo differentiation. These changes in DNA methylation during SE progression were associated with expression profiles of DNA methyltransferase genes QsMET1, QsDRM2 and QsCMT3, and DNA demethylase QsDME‐like. Treatment with AzaC reduced DNA methylation, promoted SE induction rate and proembryogenic masses proliferation, and induced the expression of the SE marker gene QsSERK1‐like. However, continuous AzaC treatment hindered embryo differentiation, suggesting that DNA methylation is needed for further embryo development. Interestingly, AzaC removal from the culture medium of embryogenic masses restored embryo development and led to a significant increase in somatic embryo production compared with untreated cultures. These findings open new possibilities using transitory treatments with small molecule epigenetic modulators, as AzaC, to enhance SE yields for forestry breeding programs.

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Fungal Elicitation Enhances Vincristine and Vinblastine Yield in the Embryogenic Tissues of Catharanthus roseus

Tonk,

Mujib,

Maqsood

et al. 2023

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Fungal elicitation could improve the secondary metabolite contents of in vitro cultures. Herein, we report the effect of Fusarium oxysporum on vinblastine and vincristine alkaloid yields in Catharanthus roseus embryos. The study revealed increased yields of vinblastine and vincristine in Catharanthus tissues. Different concentrations, i.e., 0.05% (T1), 0.15% (T2), 0.25% (T3), and 0.35% (T4), of an F. oxysporum extract were applied to a solid MS medium in addition to a control (T0). Embryogenic calli were formed from the hypocotyl explants of germinating seedlings, and the tissues were exposed to Fusarium extract elicitation. The administration of the F. oxysporum extract improved the growth of the callus biomass, which later differentiated into embryos, and the maximum induction of somatic embryos was noted T2 concentration (102.69/callus mass). A biochemical analysis revealed extra accumulations of sugar, protein, and proline in the fungus-elicitated cultivating tissues. The somatic embryos germinated into plantlets on full-strength MS medium supplemented with 2.24 µM of BA. The germination rate of the embryos and the shoot and root lengths of the embryos were high at low doses of the Fusarium treatment. The yields of vinblastine and vincristine were measured in different treated tissues via high-pressure thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC). The yield of vinblastine was high in mature (45-day old) embryos (1.229 µg g−1 dry weight), which were further enriched (1.267 µg g−1 dry weight) via the F. oxysporum-elicitated treatment, especially at the T2 concentration. Compared to vinblastine, the vincristine content was low, with a maximum of 0.307 µg g−1 dry weight following the addition of the F. oxysporum treatment. The highest and increased yields of vinblastine and vincristine, 7.88 and 15.50%, were noted in F. oxysporum-amended tissues. The maturated and germinating somatic embryos had high levels of SOD activity, and upon the addition of the fungal extracts, the enzyme’s activity was further elevated, indicating that the tissues experienced cellular stress which yielded increased levels of vinblastine and vincristine following the T2/T1 treatments. The improvement in the yields of these alkaloids could augment cancer healthcare treatments, making them easy, accessible, and inexpensive.

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H3K9 methylation patterns during somatic embryogenic competence expression in tamarillo (Solanum betaceum Cav.)

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Plant Growth Regulation in Cell and Tissue Culture In Vitro

Plant Growth Regulation in Cell and Tissue Culture In Vitro

DNA demethylation by transitory 5‐azacytidine treatment improves somatic embryogenesis yield for regeneration and breeding of cork oak

Fungal Elicitation Enhances Vincristine and Vinblastine Yield in the Embryogenic Tissues of Catharanthus roseus

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