Project description:We present an atlas of global gene expression covering embryo and seed coat development in lentil, providing insights into the evolution of gene expression in embryogenesis of lentil species.
Project description:Using a cDNA microarray themed on Ascochyta-Pulse interaction resistance response was studied in two lentil varieties, specifically in response to A. lentis inoculation in a highly resistant (ILL7537) and highly susceptible (ILL6002) lentil variety. The experiments were conducted in reference design, where samples from mock-inoculated controls acted as references against post-inoculation samples and the plants were grown using a uniform and standardized experimental system that minimized environmental effects. Robust and high quality data was obtained through the use of three biological replicates (including a dye-swap), the inclusion of negative controls, and stringent selection criteria for differentially expressed genes including a fold change cutoff determined by self-self hybridizations, Students t-test and FDR (Fasle Discovary Rate) multiple testing correction (P<0.05). Microarray observations were validated by quantitative real time RT-PCR using the RNA from one of the bioassay used in the original microarray experiment. Ninety genes were differentially expressed in ILL7537 and 95 genes were differentially expressed in ILL6002. The expression profiles of the two varieties showed substantial difference in type and time of genes that were expressed in response to A. lentis. The resistant variety showed early up-regulation of PR proteins and other defence related genes. The susceptible genotype showed mainly down-regulation of defence related genes. The microarray experiment, the first in lentil, conducted with a small number of genes themed on Asochyta and Pulse interactions was able to identify different components of the defence mechanism by comparing the transcriptional profiles of the susceptible and resistant genotypes. This study will thus form the basis of future experiments to elaborate and corroborate the genomics of lentils defence to A. lentis. Keywords: time course, disease state analysis
Project description:Drought stress is one of the main environmental factors that affects growth and productivity of crop plants, including lentil. To gain insights into the genome-wide transcriptional regulation in lentil root and leaf under short- and long-term drought conditions, we performed RNA-seq on a drought-sensitive lentil cultivar (Lens culinaris Medik. cv. Sultan). After establishing drought conditions, lentil samples were subjected to de novo RNA-seq-based transcriptome analysis. The 207,076 gene transcripts were successfully constructed by de novo assembly from the sequences obtained from root, leaf, and stems. Differentially expressed gene (DEG) analysis on these transcripts indicated that period of drought stress had a greater impact on the transcriptional regulation in lentil root. The numbers of DEGs were 2915 under short-term drought stress while the numbers of DEGs were increased to 18,327 under long-term drought stress condition in the root. Further, Gene Ontology analysis revealed that the following biological processes were differentially regulated in response to long-term drought stress: protein phosphorylation, embryo development seed dormancy, DNA replication, and maintenance of root meristem identity. Additionally, DEGs, which play a role in circadian rhythm and photoreception, were downregulated suggesting that drought stress has a negative effect on the internal oscillators which may have detrimental consequences on plant growth and survival. Collectively, this study provides a detailed comparative transcriptome response of drought-sensitive lentil strain under short- and long-term drought conditions in root and leaf. Our finding suggests that not only the regulation of genes in leaves is important but also genes regulated in roots are important and need to be considered for improving drought tolerance in lentil.
Project description:Chickpea and lentil are two important pulse crops used for human consumption as sources of vegetable protein, rich in amino acids and bioactive compounds. The search for elite cultivars with better architecture has been a demand by farmers of these two crops, which aims to systematize their mechanized planting and harvesting on a large scale. Therefore, the identification of genes associated with the regulation of the branching and architecture of these plants has currently gained great importance. This work aimed to gain insight into transcriptomic changes of two contrasting chickpea and lentil cultivars in terms of branching pattern (little versus highly branched cultivars). In addition, we aimed to identify candidate genes involved in the regulation of shoot branching that could be used as future targets for molecular breeding. The axillary and apical buds of chickpea cultivars Blanco lechoso and FLIP07-318C, and lentil cultivars Castellana and Campisi, considered as little and highly branched, respectively, were harvested.
Project description:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key post-transcriptional regulators that influence plant development, metabolism, and stress adaptation. Despite the agronomic importance of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.), its miRNA landscape remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to establish a comprehensive, tissue-specific atlas of conserved and novel miRNAs to improve understanding of gene regulation in lentil. Small RNA libraries from seven tissues—root, shoot, stem, mature leaf, flower, flower bud, and young pod—were sequenced using the Illumina HiSeq platform, generating over 432 million reads. A total of 1,490 miRNA candidates were identified, comprising 415 conserved and 1,075 novel miRNAs. Among 370 miRNAs with sufficient expression for analysis, 61% showed significant tissue-dependent variation, revealing extensive spatial regulation. Conserved miRNAs such as miR156, miR159, miR164, and miR172 displayed expression patterns consistent with their known developmental roles, whereas most novel miRNAs exhibited tissue-restricted accumulation, particularly in roots and reproductive organs. Predicted target and enrichment analyses indicated that conserved miRNAs primarily regulate transcription factors and hormone signaling components, while novel miRNAs are associated with redox homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and transport processes. This study provides the first comprehensive overview of miRNA expression in lentil, revealing a dual-layer regulatory architecture comprising conserved miRNAs that coordinate core developmental pathways and novel miRNAs that fine-tune tissue-specific and adaptive responses. The expanded lentil miRNA repertoire established here represents a valuable resource for future studies in legumes, including functional, evolutionary, and breeding-related applications.
Project description:au10-10_froid - defenses mechanism in response to cold stress - Role of PI4 kinase and Long-chain bases kinases in response to cold stress - Plantlets of wild type and mutant were grown vitro for 14 days in a growth chamber (80% humidity, 80 micro Enstein without photoperiod). The 15th day, plantlets were transferred at 4°C or 12°C during 4 hours (80 micro Enstein) for the cold stress.