Project description:Transcriptome expression analysis in peanut to date has been limited to a relatively small set of genes and only recently have moderately significant number of ESTs has been released into the public domain. Utilization of these ESTs for the oligonucleotide microarrays provides a means to investigate large-scale transcript responses to a variety of developmental and environmental signals, ultimately improving our understanding of plant biology. We have developed a high-density oligonucleotide microarray for peanut using approximately 47,767 publicly available ESTs and tested the utility of this array for expression profiling in a variety of peanut tissues. To identify putatively tissue-specific genes and investigate the utility of this array, we compared transcript levels in pod to peg, leaf, stem, and root tissues. Results from this experiment showed a number of putatively pod-specific/abundant genes, as well as transcripts whose expression was low or undetected in pod compared to either peg, leaf, or stem. Keywords: Peanut tissue-specific gene expression We used Agilent peanut gene chips (017430) to identify putative tissue-specific genes and investigate the utility of the array for expression profiling of various peanut tissues. Pod, leaf, stem, peg and root tissues of the peanut genotype Flavrunner 458 were used in the study. Field grown plants under normal irrigation were used for sample collection. Three replications of microarray experiments were carried out by hybridizing the cRNA from pod tissue and cRNA from leaf, stem, peg and root tissues on the same dual color oligonucleotide arrays.
Project description:Food allergy affects an estimated 8% of children in the US, with increasing severity and global prevalence. Using single-cell RNA sequencing and paired TCR sequencing, we assessed the transcriptomes of CD154+ and CD137+ peanut-reactive T helper cells from 12 peanut-allergic patients longitudinally throughout peanut oral immunotherapy. These results demonstrate a differential response to OIT among subsets of peanut-reactive T helper cells, and indicate that non-Th2 activation signatures may be associated with clinical outcomes.
Project description:Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) has a large (~2.7 Gbp) allotetraploid genome with closely related component genomes making its genome very challenging to assemble. Here we report genome sequences of its diploid ancestors (A. duranensis and A. ipaënsis). We show they are similar to the peanutâs A- and B-genomes and use them use them to identify candidate disease resistance genes, create improved tetraploid transcript assemblies, and show genetic exchange between peanutâs component genomes. Based on remarkably high DNA identity and biogeography, we conclude that A. ipaënsis may be a descendant of the very same population that contributed the B-genome to cultivated peanut. Whole Genome Bisulphite Sequencing of the peanut species Arachis duranensis and Arachis ipaensis.
Project description:Transcriptome expression analysis in peanut to date has been limited to a relatively small set of genes and only recently have moderately significant number of ESTs has been released into the public domain. Utilization of these ESTs for the oligonucleotide microarrays provides a means to investigate large-scale transcript responses to a variety of developmental and environmental signals, ultimately improving our understanding of plant biology. We have developed a high-density oligonucleotide microarray for peanut using approximately 47,767 publicly available ESTs and tested the utility of this array for expression profiling in a variety of peanut tissues. To identify putatively tissue-specific genes and investigate the utility of this array, we compared transcript levels in pod to peg, leaf, stem, and root tissues. Results from this experiment showed a number of putatively pod-specific/abundant genes, as well as transcripts whose expression was low or undetected in pod compared to either peg, leaf, or stem. Keywords: Peanut tissue-specific gene expression
Project description:Peanut-responsive T cells from peanut allergic subjects were identified and selected based on CD154 expression after stimulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells with crude peanut extract for 18h. As controls, polyclonally activated CD4+ T cells from peanut allergic subjects were selected. Additional controls included CD4+CD25+CD127- Tregs from peanut allergic or healthy controls. Single cells were obtained using the C1 system from Fluidigm, and a barcoded library constructed. Sequencing (Illumina) was performed using 100 nt paired end reads. Data on a total of 431 cells was available. The goal of the study was to understand the heterogeneity of the peanut-specific T cell response.
Project description:Bone marrow plasma cells (BMPCs) produce durable, infection-resistant IgM, IgG, and IgA antibodies, but in some cases, pro-allergic IgE. Despite this, BMPC sources are unclear. We charted single BMPC transcriptional and clonal heterogeneity in peanut-allergic and non-allergic humans across CD19 protein expression—due to CD19’s inverse correlation to BMPC longevity. Transcriptional and clonal diversity revealed distinct functional modules. Additionally, distributions of somatic hypermutation and intraclonal antibody sequence variance suggest CD19low and CD19high BMPCs arise from recalled memory and germinal center B cells, respectively. Most IgE BMPCs were from peanut-allergic individuals; some bound peanut and potently prevented peanut-driven anaphylaxis in a mouse model. These findings shed light on BMPC origins and identify the bone marrow as a likely source for long-lived pathogenic IgE in peanut allergy.
Project description:The root proteomics of two cultivars differing in seed Cd accumulation, Fenghua 1 (F, low Cd cultivar) and Silihong (S, high Cd cultivar), were investigated under 0 (CK) and 2 μM Cd (Cd) conditions. The eight root proteins from two biological replicates of both peanut cultivars under Cd-free and Cd treated were obtained from iTRAQ experiments.
Project description:Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a prominent legume and oilseed crop cultivated globally for its economic significance and nutritional value, as it is rich in fat, protein, carbohydrates, and micronutrients. To meet the growing demand for edible oil and protein, it is necessary to further expand the cultivation area and improve the seed yield of peanut. Salinized land represents a potential resource for expanding peanut cultivation. However, most peanut genotypes are sensitive to salt stress, and soil salinity severely limits peanut productivity. Therefore, enhancing salt tolerance in peanut is essential. This study aimed to identify genes associated with salt stress through transcriptome analysis, thereby providing a genetic basis for improving salt tolerance in peanut. To identify salt stress-related genes, two cultivars—Huayu 33 (HY33, salt-tolerant) and Huayu 9115 (HY9115, salt-sensitive)—were subjected to salt stress treatment. Plants of HY33 and HY9115 were collected at 0 h, 3 h, 12 h, 24 h, and 48 h after salt treatment for transcriptome sequencing. Using the RNA sequencing data, numerous differentially expressed genes were identified as candidates for further functional study. This study provides extensive gene expression data for identifying key genes related to salt stress and establishes a basis for elucidating the underlying regulatory mechanisms. These findings can contribute to enhancing the salt tolerance of peanut through molecular breeding.
Project description:<p>Biological nitrogen fixation by free-living bacteria and rhizobial symbiosis with legumes plays a key role in sustainable crop production. Here, we study how different crop combinations influence the interaction between peanut plants and their rhizosphere microbiota via metabolite deposition and functional responses of free-living and symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Based on a long-term (8 year) diversified cropping field experiment, we find that peanut co-cultured with maize and oilseed rape lead to specific changes in peanut rhizosphere metabolite profiles and bacterial functions and nodulation. Flavonoids and coumarins accumulate due to the activation of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathways in peanuts. These changes enhance the growth and nitrogen fixation activity of free-living bacterial isolates, and root nodulation by symbiotic Bradyrhizobium isolates. Peanut plant root metabolites interact with Bradyrhizobium isolates contributing to initiate nodulation. Our findings demonstrate that tailored intercropping could be used to improve soil nitrogen availability through changes in the rhizosphere microbiome and its functions.</p>