Time-course analysis and transcriptomic identification of a groupⅢ ERF CmTINY2 involved in waterlogging tolerance in chrysanthemums
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ABSTRACT: ‘Hangju’ is a variety of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat with both aesthetic and medicinal value, cultivated as traditional Chinese medicine for four centuries. The cultivation of ‘Hangju’ faces a significant challenge due to waterlogging stress, resulting in a considerable decrease in crop yield. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of studies exploring the underlying mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance in ‘Hangju’. This investigation focused on comparing the characteristics of the waterlogging-tolerant variety EWT and the waterlogging-sensitive variety CK of ‘Hangju’. The study revealed that EWT exhibited a more advanced aeration tissue structure and demonstrated rapid development of adventitious roots following waterlogging. Through a time-course transcriptome analysis, it was observed that EWT could swiftly adjust the expression of genes involved in energy metabolism signaling pathways to acclimate to the waterlogged environment. WGCNA analysis identified INTEGRASE-TYPE DNA-BINDING PROTEIN (CmTINY2) as a key factor in regulating waterlogging tolerance in EWT. CmTINY2, a transcription factor belonging to the ethylene responsive factor (ERF) subfamily III, operated within the nucleus and activated downstream gene expression. Its role in enhancing waterlogging tolerance might be linked to the control of stomatal aperture. In summary, this research has elucidated that the waterlogging tolerance exhibited by EWT chrysanthemum is a result of a combination of morphological structure and molecular regulatory mechanisms. Furthermore, the discovery of a waterlogging-tolerant gene from the ERF subfamily III has broadened our understanding of the role of ERF genes in waterlogging signaling pathways.
ORGANISM(S): Chrysanthemum x morifolium
PROVIDER: GSE269106 | GEO | 2024/06/11
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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