ABSTRACT: We study differences in gene expression between 5% PEG treated and control plants’ roots. We used microarrays to detail the global program of gene expression underlying morphological and developmental changes droved by water limitation mimicked by PEG treatment.treated
ORGANISM(S): Populus sp. Populus tremula x Populus alba
Project description:In order to better understand the context of root water stress and its relationship to other stresses, I undertook an evaluation of osmotic water stress by transcriptome analyses. Whole transcriptome MARSeq (Diego Adhemar Jaitin, 2017) analysis can enable us to study the changes in gene expression (changes in transcript prevalence) in depth under different treatments. It is a cost effective method to develop transcriptional activity. It uses relatively small amounts of RNA and reads sequences from the 3’-polyA containing end. This method can reveal underlying trends that can help us understand the less obvious processes happening in our system. To carry this out I processed whole transcriptome data separately from WT seedling roots exposure to PEG, and from roots under 30% PEG + 5mM HIS, 30% PEG + 1mM SHAM for 0, 1, 2, 3 h.
Project description:In order to better understand the context of root water stress and its relationship to other stresses, I undertook an evaluation of osmotic water stress by transcriptome analyses. Whole transcriptome MARSeq (Diego Adhemar Jaitin, 2017) analysis can enable us to study the changes in gene expression (changes in transcript prevalence) in depth under different treatments. It is a cost effective method to develop transcriptional activity. It uses relatively small amounts of RNA and reads sequences from the 3’-polyA containing end. This method can reveal underlying trends that can help us understand the less obvious processes happening in our system. To carry this out I processed whole transcriptome data separately from WT seedling roots exposure to PEG, and from roots under 30% PEG + 5mM HIS, 30% PEG + 1mM SHAM for 0, 1, 2, 3 h.
Project description:In order to better understand the context of root water stress and its relationship to other stresses, I undertook an evaluation of osmotic water stress by transcriptome analyses. Whole transcriptome MARSeq (Diego Adhemar Jaitin, 2017) analysis can enable us to study the changes in gene expression (changes in transcript prevalence) in depth under different treatments. It is a cost effective method to develop transcriptional activity. It uses relatively small amounts of RNA and reads sequences from the 3’-polyA containing end. This method can reveal underlying trends that can help us understand the less obvious processes happening in our system. To carry this out I processed whole transcriptome data separately from WT and µlox seedling roots and shoots under 30% PEG -induced osmotic shock and control conditions and after 0, 1, 2, 3 h.
Project description:In order to better understand the context of root water stress and its relationship to other stresses, I undertook an evaluation of osmotic water stress by transcriptome analyses. Whole transcriptome MARSeq (Diego Adhemar Jaitin, 2017) analysis can enable us to study the changes in gene expression (changes in transcript prevalence) in depth under different treatments. It is a cost effective method to develop transcriptional activity. It uses relatively small amounts of RNA and reads sequences from the 3’-polyA containing end. This method can reveal underlying trends that can help us understand the less obvious processes happening in our system. To carry this out I processed whole transcriptome data separately from WT and µlox seedling roots and shoots under 30% PEG -induced osmotic shock and control conditions and after 0, 1, 2, 3 h.
Project description:The experiment aims to identify the response of the mature nodules and denodulated roots of Medicago truncatula /Sinorhizobium medicae md4 to the systemic signaling of plant water deficit. The root systems of nodulated symbiotic plants were divided into two compartments. The N source of N2 fixing plants was exclusively the air. To apply the water stress, we treated half root system with PEG while the other was kept on control conditions. To characterize the systemic responses of the transcriptome to the PEG treatment , nodules and roots of the non-treated half root system were harvested and total RNA isolated for RNAseq analysis. We performed a time-course (6 hours, 1-, 3- and 5-days treatment) .
Project description:Purpose: The goals of this study are to understand transcriptional changes in the roots of drought-tolerant and sensitive sesame genotypes using PEG (Polyethylene glycol) induced osmotic stress.
Project description:We study the effect of nitrogen limitation on the growth and development of poplar roots. We used microarrays to detail the global program of gene expression underlying morphological and developmental changes driven by low nitrogen in the growth media. We report the effect of nitrogen limitation on the growth and development of poplar roots. Low nitrogen concentration led to increased root elongation followed by lateral root proliferation and finally increased root biomass. These morphological responses correlated with high and specific activation of genes encoding regulators of cell cycle and enzymes involved in cell wall biogenesis, growth and remodeling. Comparative analysis of poplar and Arabidopsis root transcriptomes under nitrogen deficiency indicated many similarities and diversification in the response in the two species. A reconstruction of genetic regulatory network (GRN) analysis revealed a sub-network centered on a PtaNAC1-like transcription factor. Consistent with the GRN predictions, root-specific upregulation of PtaNAC1 in transgenic poplar plants increased root biomass and led to significant changes in the expression of the connected genes specifically under low nitrogen. PtaNAC1 and its regulatory miR164 showed inverse expression profiles during response to LN, suggesting of a micro RNA mediated attenuation of PtaNAC1 transcript abundance in response to nitrogen deprivation. Poplar roots from low nitrogen treated and untreated from in vitro condition was selected for RNA extraction and hybridization on Affymetrix microarrays. Roots were sampled at 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 and 504h after transfer to control and low nitrogen media and RNA was extacted.
Project description:We study the effect of nitrogen limitation on the growth and development of poplar roots. We used microarrays to detail the global program of gene expression underlying morphological and developmental changes driven by low nitrogen in the growth media. We report the effect of nitrogen limitation on the growth and development of poplar roots. Low nitrogen concentration led to increased root elongation followed by lateral root proliferation and finally increased root biomass. These morphological responses correlated with high and specific activation of genes encoding regulators of cell cycle and enzymes involved in cell wall biogenesis, growth and remodeling. Comparative analysis of poplar and Arabidopsis root transcriptomes under nitrogen deficiency indicated many similarities and diversification in the response in the two species. A reconstruction of genetic regulatory network (GRN) analysis revealed a sub-network centered on a PtaNAC1-like transcription factor. Consistent with the GRN predictions, root-specific upregulation of PtaNAC1 in transgenic poplar plants increased root biomass and led to significant changes in the expression of the connected genes specifically under low nitrogen. PtaNAC1 and its regulatory miR164 showed inverse expression profiles during response to LN, suggesting of a micro RNA mediated attenuation of PtaNAC1 transcript abundance in response to nitrogen deprivation.
Project description:We analysed chromatin changes in Medicago (A17) between radicles from germinated tolreant to desiccation (R1P) or icompared to intolerant to desiccation (R1 and R5). Roots at 1mm were dried for 72hours and are desiccation sensitive, roots at 1mm plus incubation in PEG 8000 at -1.7Mpa for 72h at 10°C then dried for 72hours are desiccation tolerant and roots at 5mm dried for 72h are desiccation sensitive