Publications by authors named "Yan-Huey Chen"
In plants, HEN1-facilitated methylation at 3' end ribose is a critical step of small-RNA (sRNA) biogenesis. A mutant of well-studied Arabidopsis HEN1 (AtHEN1), , showed a defective developmental phenotype, indicating the importance of sRNA methylation. Moreover, has been identified to have a ortholog gene (Mp); however, its function remained unfathomed.
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- * A draft genome of V. chiguensis, containing about 4,166 genes, was assembled, and its response to high salt conditions was analyzed through transcriptomic profiling.
- * Seven of the 16 critical halotolerance genes in V. chiguensis showed similar expression patterns to those in H. beimenensis, suggesting these genes may have conserved roles across different bacterial phyla and could be potential biomarkers for studying halotolerance.
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- A new fungal clade, Trichoderma formosa, produces a peptide called Epl1 that enhances plant immunity when pre-treated on Nicotiana benthamiana, providing resistance against Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV).
- The research utilized deep sequencing to analyze transcriptomes, revealing that Epl1 is a 736 nucleotide-long transcript coding for a 12-kDa peptide.
- Challenges in identifying crucial genes for Epl1-mediated immunity were addressed through bioinformatics and gene network analysis, highlighting important signaling pathways and candidate genes for further research on plant immune responses.
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- Studies on Halomonas beimenensis reveal important molecular mechanisms behind its ability to tolerate high-salinity environments.
- The complete genome of H. beimenensis was sequenced, unveiling 3,807 genes and identifying 16 mutants that lost their halotolerance.
- Key genes related to sodium and potassium transport, energy conversion, and cellular signaling were linked to its adaptative mechanisms, highlighting their potential importance for biotechnological applications in fermentation.