Project description:We conducted a RNA-Seq analysis of MeJA-treated Chinese cabbage leaf transcriptome. Total 14,619,469 sequence reads were generated to produce 27,461 detected genes, among which 1,451 genes were up-regulated and 991 genes were down-regulated as differentially expressed genes (DEGs) (log2 ratio â¥1, false discovery rate â¤0.001). More than 90% of the DEGs (2,278) were between 1.0- and 3.0-fold (log2 ratio). The most highly represented pathways by 1,674 annotated DEGs were related to âmetabolic pathwaysâ (333 members), âribosomeâ (314 members), âbiosynthesis of secondary metabolitesâ (218 members), âplant-pathogen interactionâ (146 members), and âplant hormone signal transductionâ (99 members). Fourteen genes involved in JA biosynthesis pathway were up-regulated. As many as 182 genes for the biosynthesis of several secondary metabolites were induced, and the level of indole glucosinolate was highly increased by MeJA treatment. The genes encoding sugar catabolism and some amino acids synthesis were up-regulated, which could supply structural intermediates and energy for the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. The results demonstrated a high degree of transcriptional complexity with dynamic coordinated changes in global gene expression of Chinese cabbage in response to MeJA treatment. It expands our understanding of the complex molecular events on JA-induced plant resistance and accumulation of secondary metabolites. It also provides a foundation for further studies on the molecular mechanisms of different pathways in other Brassica crops under MeJA treatment. Transcriptomic analysis of MeJA-treated Chinese cabbage leaf
Project description:Deep sequencing provided evidence that a novel subset of small RNAs were derived from the chloroplast genome of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa) and Arabidopsis (Ler). The chloroplast small RNAs (csRNAs) include those derived from mRNA, rRNA, tRNA and intergenic RNA. The rRNA-derived csRNA were preferentially located at the 3M-CM-"M-BM-^@M-BM-^Y-ends of the rRNAs, while the tRNA-derived csRNAs were mainly located at 5M-CM-"M-BM-^@M-BM-^Y-termini of the tRNAs. After heat treatment, the abundance of csRNAs decreased in chinese cabbage seedlings, except those of 24 nt in length. The novel heat-responsive csRNAs and their locations in the chloroplast were verified by Northern blotting. The regulation of some csRNAs to the putative target genes were identified by real-time PCR. Our results indicated that high temperature regulated the production of some csRNAs, which may have potential roles in transcriptional or post-transcriptional regulation, and affected putative target genes expression in chloroplast. Examination of two replicates of heat treated (HT) and control (MT) Chinese cabbage sample respectively, and one Arabidopsis (Ler) RNA sample.
Project description:Deep sequencing provided evidence that a novel subset of small RNAs were derived from the chloroplast genome of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa) and Arabidopsis (Ler). The chloroplast small RNAs (csRNAs) include those derived from mRNA, rRNA, tRNA and intergenic RNA. The rRNA-derived csRNA were preferentially located at the 3â-ends of the rRNAs, while the tRNA-derived csRNAs were mainly located at 5â-termini of the tRNAs. After heat treatment, the abundance of csRNAs decreased in chinese cabbage seedlings, except those of 24 nt in length. The novel heat-responsive csRNAs and their locations in the chloroplast were verified by Northern blotting. The regulation of some csRNAs to the putative target genes were identified by real-time PCR. Our results indicated that high temperature regulated the production of some csRNAs, which may have potential roles in transcriptional or post-transcriptional regulation, and affected putative target genes expression in chloroplast.
Project description:We conducted a RNA-Seq analysis of MeJA-treated Chinese cabbage leaf transcriptome. Total 14,619,469 sequence reads were generated to produce 27,461 detected genes, among which 1,451 genes were up-regulated and 991 genes were down-regulated as differentially expressed genes (DEGs) (log2 ratio ≥1, false discovery rate ≤0.001). More than 90% of the DEGs (2,278) were between 1.0- and 3.0-fold (log2 ratio). The most highly represented pathways by 1,674 annotated DEGs were related to “metabolic pathways” (333 members), “ribosome” (314 members), “biosynthesis of secondary metabolites” (218 members), “plant-pathogen interaction” (146 members), and “plant hormone signal transduction” (99 members). Fourteen genes involved in JA biosynthesis pathway were up-regulated. As many as 182 genes for the biosynthesis of several secondary metabolites were induced, and the level of indole glucosinolate was highly increased by MeJA treatment. The genes encoding sugar catabolism and some amino acids synthesis were up-regulated, which could supply structural intermediates and energy for the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. The results demonstrated a high degree of transcriptional complexity with dynamic coordinated changes in global gene expression of Chinese cabbage in response to MeJA treatment. It expands our understanding of the complex molecular events on JA-induced plant resistance and accumulation of secondary metabolites. It also provides a foundation for further studies on the molecular mechanisms of different pathways in other Brassica crops under MeJA treatment.
Project description:Next-generation sequencing has been applied on seedling of two genotypes of noheading Chinese cabbage, Huaq and Wut. The goals of this study are to compare the different expression of small RNAs which is possible effect the phynotype of close genetic relation cultivars.
Project description:Phytoalexins are abundant in edible crucifers and have important biological activities, yet no dedicated gene for their biosynthesis is known. Here, we report two new cytochromes P450 from the non-model plant Brassica rapa (Chinese cabbage) that catalyze unprecedented S-heterocyclizations in cyclobrassinin and spirobrassinin biosynthesis. Our results reveal the first genetic and biochemical insights into the biosynthesis of a prominent pair of dietary metabolites, and have important implications for pathway discovery across >20 recently sequenced non-model crucifers. Leaf mRNA profiles of four conditions (Pseudomonas syringae pv. maculicola, flg22, and their respective mock treatments) were tested in triplicate.
Project description:To identify genes associated with genic male sterility (GMS) that could be useful for hybrid breeding in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis), floral bud transcriptome analysis was carried out using a B. rapa microarray with 300,000 probes (Br300K). Among 47,548 clones deposited on a Br300K microarray with seven probes of 60 nt length within the 3' 150 bp region, a total of 10,622 genes were differentially expressed between fertile and sterile floral buds; 4,774 and 5,848 genes were up-regulated over 2-fold in fertile and sterile buds, respectively. However, the expression of 1,413 and 199 genes showed fertile and sterile bud-specific features, respectively. Genes expressed specifically in fertile buds, possibly GMS-related genes, included homologs of several Arabidopsis male sterility-related genes, genes associated with the cell wall and synthesis of its surface proteins, pollen wall and coat components, signaling components, and nutrient supplies. However, most early genes for pollen development, genes for primexine and callose formation, and genes for pollen maturation and anther dehiscence showed no difference in expression between fertile and sterile buds. Some of the known genes associated with Arabidopsis pollen development showed similar expression patterns to those seen in this study, while others did not. BrbHLH89 and BrMYP99 are putative GMS genes. Additionally, 17 novel genes identified only in B. rapa were specifically and highly expressed only in fertile buds, implying the possible involvement in male fertility. All data suggest that Chinese cabbage GMS might be controlled by genes acting in post-meiotic tapetal development that are different from those known to be associated with Arabidopsis male sterility. A total of 14 chips were used for the microarray experiment. Experiments were performed with two biological replicates.
Project description:The transition from vegetative growth to reproductive growth involves many pathways. Vernalization is crucial to the formation of floral organs, the regulation of flowering time and plant breeding. The purpose of this study was to identify the mRNA, microRNA (miRNA), long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), and circular RNA (circRNA) related to vernalization of Chinese cabbage, and to construct a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network, so as to provide valuable information for exploring the molecular mechanism of vernalization of Chinese cabbage. Results: The results of whole-transcriptome sequencing showed that 2702 mRNAs, 151 lncRNAs, 16 circRNA, and 233 miRNAs were differentially expressed in vernalized (‘Ver’) and non-vernalized (‘Nor’) seeds of Chinese cabbage. Some transcription factors and regulatory proteins that play important roles in vernalization pathway have been identified, such as the transcription factors of WRKY, MYB, NAC, bHLH, and MADS-box, zinc finger protein CONSTANS like gene and B3 domain protein. We constructed vernalization-related ceRNA-miRNA-target gene network and obtained 199 pairs of ceRNA relationships, including 108 DEmiRNA-DEmRNA, 67 DEmiRNA-DElncRNA, and 12 DEmiRNA-DEcircRNA interactions in Chinese cabbage. Meanwhile, several important vernalization-related genes and their interacting lncRNAs, circRNAs, and miRNAs were identified, which were involved in the regulation of flowering time, floral organ formation, bolting and flowering. Conclusions: The candidate differentially expressed mRNA, miRNA, lncRNA and circRNA for vernalization of Chinese cabbage were identified by the whole-transcriptome sequencing, and the ceRNA network was constructed. This study laid a foundation for further study on the molecular mechanism of vernalization in Chinese cabbage.
Project description:The transition from vegetative growth to reproductive growth involves many pathways. Vernalization is crucial to the formation of floral organs, the regulation of flowering time and plant breeding. The purpose of this study was to identify the mRNA, microRNA (miRNA), long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), and circular RNA (circRNA) related to vernalization of Chinese cabbage, and to construct a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network, so as to provide valuable information for exploring the molecular mechanism of vernalization of Chinese cabbage. Results: The results of whole-transcriptome sequencing showed that 2702 mRNAs, 151 lncRNAs, 16 circRNA, and 233 miRNAs were differentially expressed in vernalized (‘Ver’) and non-vernalized (‘Nor’) seeds of Chinese cabbage. Some transcription factors and regulatory proteins that play important roles in vernalization pathway have been identified, such as the transcription factors of WRKY, MYB, NAC, bHLH, and MADS-box, zinc finger protein CONSTANS like gene and B3 domain protein. We constructed vernalization-related ceRNA-miRNA-target gene network and obtained 199 pairs of ceRNA relationships, including 108 DEmiRNA-DEmRNA, 67 DEmiRNA-DElncRNA, and 12 DEmiRNA-DEcircRNA interactions in Chinese cabbage. Meanwhile, several important vernalization-related genes and their interacting lncRNAs, circRNAs, and miRNAs were identified, which were involved in the regulation of flowering time, floral organ formation, bolting and flowering. Conclusions: The candidate differentially expressed mRNA, miRNA, lncRNA and circRNA for vernalization of Chinese cabbage were identified by the whole-transcriptome sequencing, and the ceRNA network was constructed. This study laid a foundation for further study on the molecular mechanism of vernalization in Chinese cabbage.