Project description:The expression of stress-related genes induced by feeding of chestnut moth larvae (Conistra vaccinii L.) was studied with Vitreoscilla hemoglobin-expressing (VHb) and non-transgenic hybrid aspen lines (Populus tremula x P. tremuloides). Besides the herbivore-injured leaves (L1), cDNA microarray analyses were conducted using uninjured leaves of hybrid aspen lines positioned above (A) and below (B) the herbivory exposed leaves.
Project description:Aim of the project: Genome wide gene expression profiles across the cambial zone are analyzed in 35um resolution from wild type hybrid aspen (Populus tremula x tremuloides) and two independent LMX5::AtIPT7 over expressor transgenic Populus tree lines.
Project description:In this study we report on transgenic hybrid aspen (Populus tremula x P. tremuloides) lines that showed potential to increase biomass production both in the greenhouse and after five years of growth in the field. The transgenic lines carried an overexpression construct for Populus tremula x tremuloides vesicle-associated membrane protein (VAMP)-associated protein PttVAP27-17 (Potri.019G116400) that was selected from a gene-mining program for novel regulators of wood formation. A proteomic analysis was performed to characterize the overall effect of the overexpression of PttVAP27-17 on plant metabolic pathways. 20 mg of xylem sample for the selected wild type (WT) and three transgenic lines (lines 1,2 and 3) was collected in the following manner from two-months-old, greenhouse grown trees: The frozen bottom-part of the stem (10-17 cm portion from the base of the stem) was peeled, and the surface of the secondary xylem consisting of living vessels and fibers (into the depth of approximately one mm from the surface) was scraped. The xylem scrapings were ground to fine powder in liquid nitrogen and stored at -80oC. The analyses included 3-5 biological replicates for each of the transgenic lines, and seven replicates for the wild type.
Project description:Aim of the project: Genome wide gene expression analysis for cytokinin (100nM 2ip, 20nM NaPi buffer) fast (1h) response genes from 3 months old Hybrid aspen(Populus tremula x tremuloides)apical part (30 cm from tip; diameter:4-5mm) of stem. Stems of two individuals (trees 15 and 16) was cut into 50-100um thick (free hand)cross sections randomly selected stem discs are set to two pools: cytokinin treatment and control treatment. Samples are collected noon time (11:00-11:30). Cytokinin treatment: stem discs (several hundred) are submerged with 100nM 2ip, 20nM NaPi buffer, with modest shaking for 60 min +/- 2 min (time to collect about 30mg stem discs (several dozens) for RNA sample. Control treatment: identical to cytokinin treatment, only without 100nM 2ip.
Project description:The expression of stress-related genes induced by feeding of chestnut moth larvae (Conistra vaccinii L.) was studied with Vitreoscilla hemoglobin-expressing (VHb) and non-transgenic hybrid aspen lines (Populus tremula x P. tremuloides). Besides the herbivore-injured leaves (L1), cDNA microarray analyses were conducted using uninjured leaves of hybrid aspen lines positioned above (A) and below (B) the herbivory exposed leaves. Two-condition experiment, control vs. herbivory exposure. Two hybrid aspen lines: non-transgenic V617 and VHb expressing V617 /45. Of each plant, three leaf types were analysed: the injured/uninjured leaf (L1) and nonorthostichous leaf positioned above (A) and below (B). Biological replicates: 3. On each array, two samples representing L1, A or B leaf type of control and herbivory treatment of either V617 or V617/45 line. line V617: wt_A_rep1-3, wt_B_rep1-3, wt_L1_rep1-3 line V617/45: VHb_A_rep1-3, VHb_B_rep1-3, VHb_L1_rep1-3 leaf type A: wt_A_rep1-3, VHb_A_rep1-3 leaf type B: wt_B_rep1-3, VHb_B_rep1-4 leaf type L1: wt_L1_rep1-3, VHb_L1_rep1-5
Project description:Thermospermine-induced transcriptomic changes were explored in Populus tremula x P. tremuloides. Transgenic hybrid aspen plants expressing 35S::POPACAULIS5 were compared to wild-type hybrid aspen under the influence of PGRs and depleted from PGRs.
Project description:4 weeks old rooted plantlets (P. tremula × tremuloides) of wildtype (T89) and 35S::abi1-1 lines (line 76-1 and line 76-3) were potted in soil in 1.5 l pots and were kept in a chamber with 1000 ppm CO2 supplement. The plants were grown for six weeks and well irrigated before the treatment started. Three treatments of well-watered (control), ABA feeding and drought stress were applied. Woody samples were collected after 4 weeks of treatment for RNA extraction and RNA sequencing.
Project description:4 weeks old rooted plantlets (P. tremula × tremuloides) of wildtype (T89), PICKLE:RNAi (line 417-4 and 417-17) and FDL2:RNAi (line 510-12 and 510-18) were potted in soil in 1.5 l pots and were kept in a glass chamber. The plants were grown for eight weeks and well irrigated before the treatment started. Well-watered and drought stress treatments were applied. Woody samples were collected after 4 weeks of treatment for RNA extraction and RNA sequencing.
