Differentially abundant proteins associated with heterosis in the primary roots of popcorn

ABSTRACT: Although heterosis has significantly contributed to increases in worldwide crop production, the molecular mechanisms regulating this phenomenon are still unknown. In the present study, we used a comparative proteomic approach to explore hybrid vigor via the proteome of both the popcorn L54 ♀ and P8 ♂ genotypes and the resultant UENF/UEM01 hybrid cross. To analyze the differentially abundant proteins involved in heterosis, we used the primary roots of these genotypes to analyze growth parameters and extract proteins. The results of the growth parameter analysis showed that the mid- and best-parent heterosis were positive for root length and root dry matter but negative for root fresh matter, seedling fresh matter, and protein content. The comparative proteomic analysis identified 1343 proteins in the primary roots of hybrid UENF/UEM01 and its parental lines; 220 proteins were differentially regulated in terms of protein abundance. A total of 62 regulated proteins were classified as non-additive, of which 53.2% were classified as high-parent abundance (+), 17.8% as above high-parent abundance (+ +), 16.1% as below low-parent abundance (- -), and 12.9% as low-parent abundance (-). A total of 22 biological processes were associated with non-additive proteins; processes involving translation, ribosome biogenesis, and energy-related metabolism represented 45.2% of the non-additive proteins. Our results suggest that heterosis in the popcorn hybrid UENF/UEM01 at an early stage of plant development is associated with an up-regulation of proteins related to synthesis and energy metabolism

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ORGANISM(S): Zea Mays (maize)

TISSUE(S): Plant Cell, Root

SUBMITTER: Vanildo Silveira  

LAB HEAD: Vanildo Silveira

PROVIDER: PXD009436 | Pride | 2018-05-17

REPOSITORIES: Pride