Project description:Parallel Analysis of RNA Ends (PARE) sequencing reads were generated to validate putative microRNAs and identify cleavage sites in Sorghum bicolor and Setaria viridis.
Project description:A total of 18 libraries from Setaria viridis were constructed using the Illumina TruSeq sample preparation method. We used two biological replicate libraries from the leaf, whole panicles (inside leaf sheath), whole panicles (coming out of leaf sheath), whole panicles (completely out of leaf sheath), whole panicles (completely out of leaf sheath, after pollination), spikelet (inside leaf sheath), spikelet (coming out of leaf sheath), and spikelet (completely out of leaf sheath).
Project description:RNA-seq was performed to profile the transcriptomes of inflorescence primordia hand-dissected from the bristleless1-1 (bsl1-1)mutant in Setaria viridis compared to wild-type controls sampled under the same conditions. Bsl1 encodes a rate limiting enzyme in BR biosynthesis, which is the ortholog of D11 from rice. Mutants are characterized by a homeotic conversion of sterile bristles to spikelets in the inflorescence.
Project description:Setaria viridis (green millet) is gaining popularity as a model C4 monocot due to its small size, rapid life cycle, and compact, sequenced genome. To analyze the structure and regulation of genes throughout development, the transcriptomes of 13 tissues at different stages of development were determined by RNA sequencing, and transcription start sites were mapped. Genes were identified that are differentially expressed in different developmental stages within the leaf, as well as in the apical meristem before and after the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth, and in panicles before and after anthesis. In a majority of genes, transcription initiated at the sequence YR within a narrow peak 20 – 40 nt downstream of a TATA box. Genes expressed in multiple tissues generally use the same transcription start site across all tissue types. Several introns were identified that increase gene expression. These results will increase understanding of plant development, improve the annotation of the Setaria genome, and provide tissue-specific or constitutive promoters for use in transgenic applications.
