Identification of bHLH transcription factors and screening of anthocyanin-related genes in Lagerstroemia indica.

The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) family is one of the three major transcription factor families that play important transcriptional regulatory roles in plant growth and development. One of the most crucial elements in defining Lagerstroemia indica's decorative qualities is flower color. However, the function of the bHLH transcription factor family in L.

Identification and molecular mapping of a major gene conferring resistance to Phytophthora sansomeana in soybean 'Colfax'.

The first single dominant resistance gene contributing major resistance to the oomycete pathogen Phytophthora sansomeana was identified and mapped from soybean 'Colfax'. Phytophthora root rot (PRR) is one of the most important diseases in soybean (Glycine max). PRR is well known to be caused by Phytophthora sojae, but recent studies showed that P.

The chloroplast genome of Walp. (Lythraceae), a Mexico ornamental plant.

Walp. is an ornamental plant belonging to the Lythraceae. In this study, we reported the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence here and analyzed the phylogenetic relationship among Lythraceae plants.

Responses of the tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeoniaceae) cultivar 'Yu Hong' to heat stress revealed by iTRAQ-based quantitative proteomics.

Horticulture productivity has been increasingly restricted by heat stress from growing global warming, making it far below the optimum production capacity. As a popular ornamental cultivar of tree peony, Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yu Hong' has also been suffering from heat stress not suitable for its optimal growth. To better understand the response mechanisms against heat stress of tree peony, investigations of phenotypic changes, physiological responses, and quantitative proteomics were conducted.

Identification of CAMTA Gene Family in and Expression Analysis under Drought Stress.

Calmodulin-binding transcription factor (CAMTA) is an important component of plant hormone signal transduction, development, and drought resistance. Based on previous transcriptome data, drought resistance genes of the CAMTA transcription factor family were predicted in this study. The physicochemical characteristics of amino acids, subcellular localization, transmembrane structure, GO enrichment, and expression patterns were also examined.

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of HSF Transcription Factors in Alfalfa () under Abiotic Stress.

Alfalfa () is one of the most important legume forage species in the world. It is often affected by several abiotic stressors that result in reduced yields and poor growth. Therefore, it is crucial to study the resistance of to abiotic stresses.

Decoding the formation of diverse petal colors of by integrating the data from transcriptome and metabolome.

has great economic value due to its ecological, medicinal, and ornamental properties. Because its bloom color is one of the most essential characteristics, research into its color development is a hot topic. In this study, five representative colored cultivars were chosen, each representing a different color, such as white, red, pink, violet, and purple.

Identification and characterization of pleiotropic and epistatic QDRL conferring partial resistance to Pythium irregulare and P. sylvaticum in soybean.

Pleiotropic and epistatic quantitative disease resistance loci (QDRL) were identified for soybean partial resistance to different isolates of Pythium irregulare and Pythium sylvaticum. Pythium root rot is an important seedling disease of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.

Physiological and transcriptional responses to heat stress and functional analyses of s in tree peony ().

Tree peony () is a traditional Chinese flower that is not resistant to high temperatures, and the frequent sunburn during summer limits its normal growth. The lack of understanding of the molecular mechanisms in tree peony has greatly restricted the improvement of novel heat-tolerant varieties. Therefore, we treated tree peony cultivar "Yuhong" ( "Yuhong") at normal (25°C) and high temperatures (40°C) and sequenced the transcriptomes, to investigate the molecular responsive mechanisms to heat stress.

Identification and Expression Analysis of NAC Gene Family in Weeping Trait of .

is a widely used ornamental plant in summer gardens because of its desirable plant shape. The weeping traits of plants are related to secondary cell wall thickness and hormone signaling. NAC (NAM-ATAF1/2-CUC2), as one of the plant-specific transcription factors, is a switch for the secondary cell wall and also involved in leaf senescence, phytohormone signaling, and other growth processes.

Transcriptome Approach Reveals the Response Mechanism of (Lythraceae, Myrtales) to Drought Stress.

Drought is a major environmental condition that inhibits the development and cultivation of . The molecular processes of drought resistance in remain unknown, which has limited its application. In our study, transcriptome analyzes were compared across three treatment groups (CK, T1, and T2), to investigate the molecular mechanism of drought resistance.

Characterization of the Complete Chloroplast Genome of (Retz.) Nees ex Wight & Arn. (Zizaniinae, Poaceae).

The complete chloroplast genome sequence of was sequenced, assembled and published for the first time here. The chloroplast genome was 135,681 bp in length and comprised of a large single-copy (LSC, 81,532 bp) region and a small single-copy (SSC, 12,383 bp) region interspersed by two inverted repeats (IRs, 20,883 bp). Gene annotation resulted in the identification of 113 unique genes including 79 protein-coding genes, 30 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and four ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes.

Chloroplast genomes in Populus (Salicaceae): comparisons from an intensively sampled genus reveal dynamic patterns of evolution.

The chloroplast is one of two organelles containing a separate genome that codes for essential and distinct cellular functions such as photosynthesis. Given the importance of chloroplasts in plant metabolism, the genomic architecture and gene content have been strongly conserved through long periods of time and as such are useful molecular tools for evolutionary inferences. At present, complete chloroplast genomes from over 4000 species have been deposited into publicly accessible databases.

Molecular mapping of quantitative disease resistance loci for soybean partial resistance to Phytophthora sansomeana.

Two soybean QDRL were identified with additive interaction to P. sansomeana isolate MPS17-22. Further analyses uncovered four interaction patterns between the two QDRL and seven additional P.

Chloroplast genome of Roxb. (Trapa, Lythraceae).

Roxb. is an annual aquatic herb with great significance of medicinal, edible and economic value. Here, we reported the complete chloroplast genome sequence of and conducted preliminary investigation of its phylogenetic relationship with other related species.

Complete chloroplast genome sequence of 'Nana' (Lythraceae) and phylogenetic analysis.

Pomegranate ( L.) is of great significance both as a fruit tree and an ornamental plant. Hereon, we sequenced and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of 'Nana' and performed phylogenetic analysis concerning related species.

Comparative analyses of chloroplast genomes from 13 Lagerstroemia (Lythraceae) species: identification of highly divergent regions and inference of phylogenetic relationships.

Seven divergence hotspots as plastid markers for DNA barcoding was selected, and the phylogeny of 13 Lagerstroemia species based on the cp genome data was reconstructed within Myrtales. The Lagerstroemia species used in this study originated in China and have high economic and ecological value. The shared interspecific morphological characteristics and intraspecific morphological variation resulting from hybridization among Lagerstroemia taxa have made resolving their classification problems and phylogenetic relationships difficult.

Comparative analyses of chloroplast genomes from 22 Lythraceae species: inferences for phylogenetic relationships and genome evolution within Myrtales.

Background: Lythraceae belongs to the order Myrtales, which is part of Archichlamydeae. The family has 31 genera containing approximately 620 species of herbs, shrubs and trees. Of these 31 genera, five large genera each possess 35 or more species.

Different loci associated with root and foliar resistance to sudden death syndrome (Fusarium virguliforme) in soybean.

Different loci associated with root resistance to F. virguliforme colonization and foliar resistance to phytotoxin damage in soybean. Use of resistant cultivars is the most efficacious approach to manage soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS), caused by Fusarium virguliforme.

Differential analysis of chromatin accessibility and histone modifications for predicting mouse developmental enhancers.

Enhancers are distal cis-regulatory elements that modulate gene expression. They are depleted of nucleosomes and enriched in specific histone modifications; thus, calling DNase-seq and histone mark ChIP-seq peaks can predict enhancers. We evaluated nine peak-calling algorithms for predicting enhancers validated by transgenic mouse assays.

Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci for Tolerance to in Soybean ( L.).

root rot is one of the significant diseases of soybean ( (L.) Merr.) in the United States.

QTL mapping and epistatic interaction analysis of field resistance to sudden death syndrome (Fusarium virguliforme) in soybean.

Two interactive quantitative trait loci (QTLs) controlled the field resistance to sudden death syndrome (SDS) in soybean. The interaction between them was confirmed. Sudden death syndrome (SDS), caused by Fusarium virguliforme, is a major disease of soybean [Glycine max (L.

The Complete Chloroplast Genome of Heimia myrtifolia and Comparative Analysis within Myrtales.

is an important medicinal plant with several pharmacologically active alkaloids and is also used as an ornamental landscape plant. The purpose of this study is to complete and characterize the chloroplast (cp) genome of and compare genomic features to other Myrtales species' cp genomes. The analysis showed that has a total length of 159,219 bp with a typical quadripartite structure containing two identical inverted repeats (IRs) of 25,643 bp isolated by one large single copy (LSC) of 88,571 bp and one small single copy (SSC) of 18,822 bp.

Integrating GWAS and gene expression data for functional characterization of resistance to white mould in soya bean.

White mould of soya bean, caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary, is a necrotrophic fungus capable of infecting a wide range of plants. To dissect the genetic architecture of resistance to white mould, a high-density customized single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array (52 041 SNPs) was used to genotype two soya bean diversity panels.