Project description:Brown planthopper (BPH) is one of the most destructive pests in rice production. The pyramiding application of BPH-resistance genes BPH14 and BPH15 can effectively improve rice resistance to BPH, however, the molecular mechanisms underlying BPH14/BPH15 pyramiding lines are poorly understood. Here, a mRNA expression profiling analysis was performed on the near isogenic lines (NILs) containing the BPH14, BPH15 or BPH14/BPH15 and their recurrent parent (RP) Wushansimiao. A total of 14492 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEGs) were identified from 12 mRNA profiles of resistant NILs and RP at different feeding stages. In the transcriptome analysis, 531 DEGs appeared to be common among the resistant NILs compared to RP before and after BPH feeding, which were enriched in defense response, phosphorylation and salt stress response. In addition, 258 DEGs shared only in resistant NILs were obtained among the different feeding stages, which were enriched in oxidative stress response, karrikin response and chloroplast organization. 21 DEGs were further selected as candidates for BPH resistance. OsPOX8.1, a potential candidate DEG related to BPH resistance, increased reactive oxygen species levels in rice protoplast. Our results provide valuable information to further explore the defense mechanism of insect-resistant gene pyramiding lines and develop robust strategies for insect control.
2023-07-03 | GSE232449 | GEO
Project description:molecular mechanism of insect defense in tea.
Project description:Jasmonic acid (JA) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) regulate plant development, resistance to stress, and insect attack by inducing specific gene expression. However, little is known about the mechanism of plant defense against herbivore attack at a protein level. Using a high-resolution 2-DE gel, we identified 60 MeJA-responsive proteins and measured protein expression level changes. Among these 62 proteins, 43 proteins levels were increased while 11 proteins were decreased. We also found eight proteins uniquely expressed in response to MeJA treatment. The proteins identified in this study have important biological functions including photosynthesis and energy related proteins (38.4%), protein folding, degradation and regulated proteins (15.0%), stress and defense regulated proteins (11.7%), and redox-responsive proteins (8.3%). We found MeJA could not only induce plant defense mechanisms to insects, it also enhanced toxic protein production that potentially can be used for bio-control of Asian corn borer.
Project description:To understand the dynamics and global gene reprogramming in the early response to mechanical wounding in rice, the transcriptional response to mechanical injury was analyzed. A time-course experiment revealed the highly dynamic nature of the wound response in rice. Mechanical wounding triggered extensive gene expression reprogramming in the locally wounded leaf, affecting various physiological processes, including defense mechanisms and potentially tissue repair and regeneration. The rice response to mechanical wounding displayed both differences and similarities compared to the response to jasmonate treatment. These results highlight the importance of early JA signaling in response to mechanical stress in rice. This analysis provides an overview of the global transcriptional response to mechanical stress in rice, offering valuable insights for future studies on rice's response to injury, insect attack, and abiotic stresses.