Project description:A total of 18594 single-nucleotide polymorphisms were gathered to perform a genome-wide association study of coleoptile length on a set of 707 Chinese wheat landraces.
Project description:Regulation of grain size is a crucial strategy for improving crop yield and is also a fundamental aspect of developmental biology. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms governing grain development in wheat remain largely unknown. In this study, we identified a wheat atypical basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor, TabHLH489, which is tightly associated with grain length through genome-wide association study and map-based cloning. Knockout of TabHLH489 and its homologous genes resulted in increased grain length and weight, whereas overexpression led to decreased grain length and weight. TaSnRK1α1, the α-catalytic subunit of plant energy sensor SnRK1, interacted with and phosphorylated TabHLH489 to induce its degradation, thereby promoting wheat grain development. Sugar treatment induced TaSnRK1α1 protein accumulation while reducing TabHLH489 protein levels. Moreover, brassinosteroid (BR) promotes grain development by decreasing TabHLH489 expression through the transcription factor BRASSINAZOLE RESISTANT1 (BZR1). Importantly, natural variations in the promoter region of TabHLH489 affect the TaBZR1 binding ability, thereby influencing TabHLH489 expression. Taken together, our findings reveal that the TaSnRK1α1-TabHLH489 regulatory module integrates BR and sugar signaling to regulate grain length, presenting potential targets for enhancing grain size in wheat.
Project description:Genome-wide gene expression profiles in the leaves of two wheat genotypes, namely, heat susceptible 'Chinese Spring' (CS) and heat tolerant 'TAM107' (TAM) using GeneChip Wheat Genome Array
Project description:This dataset comprises RNA-seq data from whole root tissues of 12 A.E. Watkins wheat landraces that exhibit contrasting nitrogen (N) uptake and root proliferation traits, as identified through initial phenotypic screening. The selected landraces, along with the modern cultivar Paragon, were hydroponically grown under two nitrogen supply levels: High N (10 mM) and Low N (0.1 mM). The aim of the study was to identify genes and regulatory networks underlying the differential performance among the landraces and to compare their responses to N limitation.
Project description:Despite their importance, there remains to be few large scale expression-based studies of tissue-specific expression information in the species belonging to the Triticeae. We used the 55K Affymetrix GeneChip® Wheat Genome Array to generate a gene expression atlas of triticale tissues. The global transcriptional profiles of seed tissues (embryo, endosperm, crease, pericarp and epiderm) and vegetative tissues (root, coleoptile, stem and leaf) were analyzed and co-regulated as well as preferentially expressed genes were identified. Data analysis revealed both novel and conserved regulatory factors underlying Triticeae tissue development and function. Triticale seed (embryo, endosperm, crease, pericarp and epiderm) and vegetative tissues (root, coleoptile, leaf and stem) were collected and analyzed using the 55K Affymetrix Wheat Genome array. All seed tissues were collected at the soft dough stage of seed development. Vegetative tissues were collected at multiple stages of development. Root and coleoptile tissues were collected at early development (Zadoks' stage 7), and leaf tissue was collected at five successive stages ranging from seedling to late senescence and stem tissue was collected at four successive stages stages ranging from initial tillering to early senescence. Between two to five biological replicates for each tissue were analyzed.
Project description:To reveal the origin of the wheat B sub-genome, we performed the whole genome sequencing of sitopsis species. Besides, we also conducted the RNA seq of Ae.speltoides and hexaploid wheat Chinese Spring.
Project description:To reveal the origin of the wheat B sub-genome, we performed the whole genome sequencing of sitopsis species. Besides, we also conducted the RNA seq of Ae.speltoides and hexaploid wheat Chinese Spring.