Identification of Sulfate Transporter Genes in <i>Broussonetia papyrifera</i> and Analysis of Their Functions in Regulating Selenium Metabolism.

ABSTRACT: Broussonetia papyrifera has strong adaptability and exhibits a strong ability to accumulate selenium. Its leaves are rich in crude protein, amino acids, and minerals, making them high-quality feed materials. To improve the selenium-enriched ability of B. papyrifera and promote the development of selenium-enriched agricultural products, we screened and identified the sulfate transporters associated with selenium absorption in B. papyrifera. By treating the leaves of B. papyrifera with different concentrations of sodium selenate and analyzing the correlation between gene expression and selenium content, we identified BpSULTR3;1 and BpSULTR3;4, which may be involved in selenium absorption and transport in B. papyrifera. We further validated the

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12525679 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature