Transcriptome analysis reveals major transcriptional changes during regrowth after mowing of red clover (Trifolium pratense).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is globally used as a fodder plant due its high nutritional value and soil improving qualities. In response to mowing, red clover exhibits specific morphological traits to compensate the loss of biomass. The morphological reaction is well described, but the underlying molecular mechanisms and its role for plants grown in the field are unclear.

Results

Here, we characterize the global transcriptional response to mowing of red clover by comparing plants grown under greenhouse conditions with plants growing on agriculturally used fields. Unexpectedly, we found that biotic and abiotic stress related changes of plants grown in the field overlay their regrowth related transcriptional changes and characterized transcription related protein

SUBMITTER: Herbert DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7885512 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature