The heat-stable proteome contains a tightly associated LEA protein network during seed germination in Arabidopsis
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ABSTRACT: Seed germination involves transition from desiccation tolerance to sensitivity during early stages of seedling establishment accompanied by comprehensive changes of metabolome and proteome. Germination of Arabidopsis seeds was investigated over 72 h with special focus on the heat-stable proteome including late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins together with changes of primary metabolites. Six metabolites in dry seeds important for seed longevity decreased during germination and seedling establishment, while all other metabolites increased simultaneously with activation of growth and development. In the heat stable proteome an almost equal fractioning of ordered and intrinsically disordered proteins (IDP) was discovered. Highly disordered proteins were assigned to functional bins development, protein, RNA and stress. Thermal stable proteins were related to a multitude of active biological processes. The majority of LEA proteins decreased during germination and seedling establishment in parallel to reduced desiccation tolerance. Five germination specific dehydrins were identified most likely providing stress tolerance. Network analysis of common proteins and metabolites over all time points revealed a tight network of LEA proteins with five hub LEAs with high connectivity. Connections to proteins such as Rubisco large subunit and seed storage proteins were discovered. Insights into the heat-stable proteome – metabolome network during seed germination are provided.
INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF
ORGANISM(S): Arabidopsis Thaliana (mouse-ear Cress)
TISSUE(S): Seed
SUBMITTER: Michał Górka
LAB HEAD: Ellen Zuther
PROVIDER: PXD027546 | Pride | 2021-07-29
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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