Global analysis of gene expression profiles in physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) seedlings exposed to salt stress.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Salt stress interferes with plant growth and production. Plants have evolved a series of molecular and morphological adaptations to cope with this abiotic stress, and overexpression of salt response genes reportedly enhances the productivity of various crops. However, little is known about the salt responsive genes in the energy plant physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.). Thus, excavate salt responsive genes in this plant are informative in uncovering the molecular mechanisms for the salt response in physic nut.

Methodology/principal findings

We applied next-generation Illumina sequencing technology to analyze global gene expression profiles of physic nut plants (roots and leaves) 2 hours, 2 days and 7 days after the onset of salt stress. A total of 1,504 and 1,115 gen

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4023963 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature