Identification of DIR1-dependant cellular responses required for systemic acquired resistance in guard cells
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ABSTRACT: After localized invasion by bacterial pathogens, systemic acquired resistance (SAR) is induced in uninfected plant tissues, resulting in enhanced defense against a broad range of pathogens. Although SAR requires mobilization of signaling molecules via the plant vasculature, the specific mechanisms remain elusive. The lipid transfer protein-defective in induced resistance 1-1 (DIR1-1) was identified in Arabidopsis thaliana by screening for mutants that were defective in SAR. Since then, the structure and lipid-binding properties of DIR1 have been determined, showing that its barrel structure can bind two, long-chain fatty-acid molecules. Several SAR mobile signals, including dehydroabietinal (DA), azelaic acid (AzA), and glycerol-3-phosphate (G3P) are dependent on DIR1 for transport to systemic leaves. Closure of stomata, controlled by guard cells, is a local response to bacteria. Here we demonstrate that stomatal response to pathogens is altered in systemic leaves by SAR, and this guard cell SAR defense requires DIR1. Using a multi-omics approach, we have determined potential SAR signaling mechanisms specific for guard cells in systemic leaves by profiling metabolite, lipid, and protein differences between guard cells in wild type and dir1-1 mutant during SAR. We identified two 18C fatty actyls and two 16C wax esters as putative SAR-related molecules dependent on DIR1. Proteins and metabolites related to amino acid biosynthesis and response to stimulus were altered in guard cells of dir1-1 compared to wild type. Identification of guard cell-specific SAR-related molecules will lead to new avenues of genetic modifications/molecular breeding for disease resistant plants.
INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480
ORGANISM(S): Arabidopsis Thaliana (mouse-ear Cress)
SUBMITTER: Lisa David
LAB HEAD: Sixue Chen
PROVIDER: PXD024991 | Pride | 2022-02-17
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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