Overexpression of the LcCUC2-like gene in Arabidopsis thaliana alters the cotyledon morphology and increases rosette leaf number.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The unique 'mandarin jacket' leaf shape is the most famous trait of Liriodendron chinense and this characteristic gives L. chinense aesthetic and landscaping value. However, the underlying regulatory mechanism of genes involved in the leaf development of L. chinense has remained unclear.

Methods

Based on transcriptome data of leaves at different developmental stages from L. chinense, we identified differentially expression genes (DEGs) functioning in leaf development. A candidate gene named LcCUC2-like (LcCUC2L) had high similarity in sequence with Arabidopsis thaliana CUC2, and used for further research. We isolated the full-length LcCUC2L gene and its promoter from L. chinense. Subsequently, we analy

SUBMITTER: Wen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8817629 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature