Publications by authors named "Tingkai Zhai"
Article Synopsis
- Glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) is crucial for GABA metabolism and influences plant growth, stress responses, and hormone interactions; this study focused on GAD expression during early somatic embryogenesis in longan.
- Researchers identified 6 GAD genes in longan and found that they are closely related to those in dicot plants, with their promoters linked to hormone and stress responses.
- RNA-Seq and qRT-PCR showed high expression of GAD genes in early embryogenic cultures, particularly after treatment with growth regulators; overexpressing DlGAD5 enhanced GAD activity, indicating its role in hormone signaling and longan development.
Plants (Basel)
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on bZIP transcription factors in longan, a plant species crucial for growth and stress resistance, and identifies 51 members of this gene family through extensive bioinformatics.
- It uses techniques like RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and ChIP-seq to analyze how these bZIPs are regulated during somatic embryogenesis (SE), highlighting four members with significant changes in gene expression and chromatin accessibility.
- The research indicates that specific bZIP members respond to various hormones, suggesting they play vital roles in hormonal pathways that influence early SE development in longan.
Int J Mol Sci
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- GATA transcription factors play a crucial role in regulating gene expression, contributing to the growth and stress resilience of plants, though the longan gene has not been previously explored.
- This study identified and classified 22 longan GATA genes, revealing their chromosomal distribution, exon/intron structures, and expression patterns under various conditions, including hormonal treatments.
- Findings demonstrated that certain GATA genes are upregulated during key developmental stages and in response to drought-related signals, highlighting their potential role in enhancing drought tolerance in longan plants.
