Project description:Colored-leaf plants are increasingly popular and have been attracting more and more attentions. However, studies about the anthocyanin components and molecular mechanisms of anthocyanin biosynthesis in QHP and ZSY was still unclear. In present study, an integrated metabolite and transcriptome profiling analysis was performed to explore the anthocyanin compositions and the specific regulatory network of anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple leaves of QHP and ZSY. A total of 39 anthocyanin compounds were detected based on the LC-MS/MS analysis. Of these, 12 cyanidins, 7 pelargonidins, 5 delphindins, and 5 procyanidins are the major anthocyanin compounds, which were significantly differentially accumulated in purple leaves of QHP and ZSY. The major genes associated with anthocyanin biosynthesis, including structural genes and TFs, were differentially expressed in the purple leaves of QHP and ZSY through RNA-seq data analysis, some of which were further assessed by qRT-PCR. Correlation between RNA-seq analysis and metabolite profiling showed that the expression pattern of some differentially expressed genes in anthocyanin biosynthes pathway were closely correlated with the differential accumulation of anthocyanins. In addition, one member of SG5 subgroup of R2R3-MYB TFs, Podel.04G021100, shows a similar expression pattern to some structure genes and closely correlates with sixteen anthocyanin compounds, indicating that the MBY TF (Podel.04G021100) may be involved in the regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis. The above results not only make us systematic and comprehensive understand the anthocyanin components and corresponding molecular mechanisms of anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple leaves of QHP and ZSY, but also contribute to the promotion and application of anthocyanins in colored-leaf poplars.
Project description:The involvement of two R2R3-MYB genes from Pinus taeda L., PtMYB1 and PtMYB8, in phenylpropanoid metabolism and secondary cell wall biogenesis was investigated in planta. These pine MYBs were constitutively overexpressed (OE) in Picea glauca (Moench) Voss, used as a heterologous conifer expression system. Morphological, histological, chemical (lignin and soluble phenols), and transcriptional analyses, i.e. microarray and reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) were used for extensive phenotyping of MYB-overexpressing spruce plantlets. Upon germination of somatic embryos, root growth was reduced in both transgenics. Enhanced lignin deposition was also a common feature but ectopic secondary cell wall deposition was more strongly associated with PtMYB8-OE. Microarray and RT-qPCR data showed that overexpression of each MYB led to an overlapping up-regulation of many genes encoding phenylpropanoid enzymes involved in lignin monomer synthesis, while misregulation of several cell wall-related genes and other MYB transcription factors was specifically associated with PtMYB8-OE. Together, the results suggest that MYB1 and MYB8 may be part of a conserved transcriptional network involved in secondary cell wall deposition in conifers.
Project description:Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses reveal different anthocyanin biosynthetic pathways in Fragaria nilgerrensis and Fragaria pentaphylla
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Project description:Identification of R2R3-MYB Transcription Factors Involved in Anthocyanin Biosynthesis Regulation in Cornus florida and C. kousa
Project description:A set of grapevine R2R3 MYB repressors negatively regulate the expression of genes involved in different branches of the phenylpropanoid pathway
Project description:Environmental factors play an important role in anthocyanin biosynthesis, and potassium, an essential nutrient for blueberry growth, can act as an enzyme activator. However, few reports exist on the transcriptional and anthocyanin metabolic changes in blueberries regulated by potassium. In this study, blueberries treated with potassium at different stages were compared for changes in enzyme activity, transcription, and metabolism related to anthocyanin synthesis. The results showed that potassium treatment significantly enhanced the activities of key enzymes F3H, F3'5'H, and UFGT in the anthocyanin synthesis pathway of blueberry fruit. Metabolomic results indicated that the contents of malvidin, petunidin, and delphinidin were higher with potassium fertilization, and potassium treatment promoted the early color change of blueberry fruit. The transcriptome analysis identified 102 glucose metabolism-related genes and 12 differential potassium transport genes potentially involved in potassium-regulated anthocyanin synthesis and accumulation. It was found that thirteen genes relate to anthocyanin synthesis. UFGT, F3H, CHI, HCT, C12RT1, DFR, and F3'5'H were all closely associated with potassium-controlled flavonoid and anthocyanin metabolite synthesis. It provides valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms that regulate the synthesis of anthocyanins in blueberries.