Kiwifruit bacterial canker,caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa),is a significant threat to the kiwifruit industry.The two-component signaling systems(TCSs) play a crucial role in regulating the virulence ...Kiwifruit bacterial canker,caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa),is a significant threat to the kiwifruit industry.The two-component signaling systems(TCSs) play a crucial role in regulating the virulence of P.syringae,yet their specific function in Psa remains largely unclear.In this study,we found that disrupting the TCS RegAB(encoded by Psa 802/Psa_ 803) resulted in a notable increase in the virulence of P.syringae pv.actinidiae M228(Psa M228) in host plant and hypersensitive reaction(HR) in nonhost plant.Through comparative transcriptome analysis of the Psa M228wild-type strain and the regA mutant,we identified the pivotal role of RegAB in controlling various physiological pathways,including the type Ⅲ secretion system(T3SS),a key determinant of Psa virulence.Additionally,we discovered that the RegA has binding sites in the promoter region of the hrpR/S,and the transcriptional level of the hrpR and other T3SSrelated genes increased in the regA deletion strain relative to the Psa M228 wild-type.The DNA-binding affinity of RegA,and therefore the repressor function,is enhanced by its phosphorylation.Our findings unveil the function of TCS RegAB and the regulatory mechanism of T3SS by RegAB in Psa,highlighting the diverse functions of the RegAB system.展开更多
Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa)causes destructive kiwifruit bacterial canker by invading vascular tissues across multiple plant organs.However,the cellular mechanism underlying its systemic transmission and ce...Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa)causes destructive kiwifruit bacterial canker by invading vascular tissues across multiple plant organs.However,the cellular mechanism underlying its systemic transmission and cell-to-cell movement within these specialized vascular conduits remains unclear.In this study,a Psa-GFP strain and various microscopic techniques were used to investigate the interaction between kiwifruit and Psa.Our results reveal that Psa strategically exploits host vascular conduits for systemic movement,with the xylem vessel being the predominant avenue.In the phloem,Psa exhibits adaptive alteration in bacterial shape to traverse sieve pores,facilitating its systemic spread along sieve tubes and inducing phloem necrosis.Within the xylem,Psa breaches pit membranes to migrate between adjacent vessels.Furthermore,phloem fibers act as an initial barrier at the early stages of infection,delaying Psa's entry into vascular tissues during its journey to the xylem.Additionally,at the junctions of stem-stem or stem-leaf,branch trace or leaf trace mediates the bacterial organ-to-organ translocation,thus facilitating the systemic progression of disease.In conclusion,our findings shed light on the cellular mechanism employed by Psa to exploit the woody plant's vascular network for infection,thereby enhancing a better understanding of the biology of this poorly defined bacterium.These insights carry implications for the pathogenesis of Psa and other vascular pathogens,offering theoretical guidance for effective control strategies.展开更多
Plant immunity involves complex regulatory mechanisms that mediate the activation of defense responses against pathogens.Protein degradation via ubiquitination plays a crucial role in modulating these defenses,with E3...Plant immunity involves complex regulatory mechanisms that mediate the activation of defense responses against pathogens.Protein degradation via ubiquitination plays a crucial role in modulating these defenses,with E3 ubiquitin ligases functioning as central regulators.This study investigates the role of SlATL2,an ARABIDOPSIS TÓXICOS EN LEVADURA(ATL)-type E3 ubiquitin ligase localized in the plasma membrane,in the immune response of tomato plants against Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato(Pst)DC3000.Our findings demonstrate that SlATL2 expression is induced upon Pst DC3000 infection and treatment with defense hormones salicylic acid and jasmonic acid.Functionally,SlATL2 negatively regulates immune responses,impairing resistance to Pst DC3000 and suppressing flg22-triggered immunity.In addition,SlATL2 limits pathogen-induced reactive oxygen species and callose accumulation by targeting the COP9 signalosome subunit 5a(SlCSN5a),a key positive regulator of tomato defense responses against Pst DC3000.This interaction,which occurs via the N-terminal residue of SlATL2,results in the ubiquitination and 26S proteasomal degradation of SlCSN5a,thereby suppressing SA-dependent expression of defense response genes associated and limiting reactive oxygen species production.This work sheds light on the molecular mechanism through which the E3 ubiquitin ligase SlATL2 attenuates tomato immune responses by targeting a Cop9 signalosome subunit for degradation.These discoveries deepen our insights into the post-translational mechanisms governing plant immune responses and provide fresh opportunities to bolster crop resistance against bacterial pathogens.展开更多
The flower of Syringa pubescens Turcz.(SP),was used as both medicine and food in China,exhibited various biological activities.However,it remains unknown whether SP affects ameliorative nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NA...The flower of Syringa pubescens Turcz.(SP),was used as both medicine and food in China,exhibited various biological activities.However,it remains unknown whether SP affects ameliorative nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH).In this study,the improvement of SP ethyl acetate extract(SPE)on NASH was evaluated and the potential mechanisms were explored.The glycosides of SPE were determined by HPLC method.Hep G2 cell lines were treated with free fatty acid to clarify the improvement effect and mechanisms of SPE on NASH in vitro.C57BL/6J mice were treated by 60%kcal high-fat diet(HFD)combined with carbon tetrachloride(CCl_4)to establish the NASH model in vivo.The results showed SPE could inhibit the hepatic injury and lipid steatosis by decreasing the levels of alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,triglyceride and total cholesterol in vitro and in vivo.The SPE suppressed the oxidative stress and inflammation by restraining the generation of reactive oxygen species,malondialdehyde,interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and enhancing the activity of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase,catalase and glutathione peroxidase in NASH model.Moreover,SPE declined the level of fibrosis markers including hydroxyproline,type I collagen andα-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)in HFD combined CCl_4-induced mice.Mechanically,SPE inhibited hepatocellular Kelch like ECH associated protein 1 expression and promoted nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)nuclear translocation,which suppressed the phosphorylation of IκBα/NF-κB.In addition,SPE down-regulated the level of transforming growth factorβ1(TGF-β1)and phosphorylation of Smad2 to mitigate fibrosis.In brief,SPE could significantly alleviate lipid accumulation,oxidative stress,inflammation and fibrosis via regulating Nrf2/HO-1,IκBα/NF-κB and TGF-β1/Smad2 pathways in the progression of NASH,which indicated that SPE had the potential to be a novel and effective drug or food supplements for the improvement of NASH.展开更多
Syringa species not only have good ornamental properties but also play an important role in the landscaping and environmental purification of cities.To investigate the chilling stress resistance of Syringa oblata Lind...Syringa species not only have good ornamental properties but also play an important role in the landscaping and environmental purification of cities.To investigate the chilling stress resistance of Syringa oblata Lindl.and Syringa reticulata var.mandshurica and provide theoretical grounds for the practical cultivation of Syringa species,in vitro leaves were used to study photosynthetic gas exchange parameters and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters.After nine hours of chilling,decreasing rates of net photosynthesis,stomatal conductance,and transpiration in S.reticulata var.mandshurica leaves were significantly greater than that of the S.oblata,while intercellular CO2 concentrations in S.oblata leaves were higher than those in S.reticulata var.mandshurica.The quantum yield of PSII reaction center(APSII)declined in S.reticulata and light capture efficiency(Fv 0/Fm 0)was stable.However,reduction percentages of Fv 0/Fm 0,APSII,and Fv/Fm in S.oblata were significant higher than those of S.reticulata var.mandshurica.After nine hours of chilling,the relative variable fluorescence of VJ and VI of S.oblata increased and the increasing rate of VJ was greater than VI.In contrast,the change of VJ and VI in S.reticulata var.mandshurica leaves was relatively small.This suggests that chilling primarily damaged the electron transport process of QA to QB at the receptor site of the PSII reaction center.Photosynthetic capacity of S.oblata was more sensitive to chilling stress compared to S.reticulate var.mandshurica,which the limitations were mainly due to non-stomatal factors such as the decrease in electron transport efficiency,activity in the PSII reaction center,and the destruction of the photodamage defense system.展开更多
Kiwifruit bacterial canker is a global disease caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa),which poses a major threat to kiwifruit production worldwide.Despite the economic importance of Actinidia chinensis var....Kiwifruit bacterial canker is a global disease caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa),which poses a major threat to kiwifruit production worldwide.Despite the economic importance of Actinidia chinensis var.chinensis,only a few resistant varieties have been identified to date.In this study,we screened 44 kiwifruit F1hybrid lines derived from a cross between two A.chinensis var.chinensis lines and identified two offspring with distinct resistance to Psa:resistant offspring RH12 and susceptible offspring SH14.To identify traits associated with resistance,we performed a comparative transcriptomic analysis of these two lines.We identified several highly differentially expressed genes(DEGs)associated with f lavonoid synthesis,pathogen interactions,and hormone signaling pathways,which play essential roles in disease resistance.Additionally,using weighted gene co-expression network analysis,we identified six core transcription factors.Moreover,qRT-PCR results demonstrated the high expression of AcC3H1 and AcREM14 in Psa-induced highly resistant hybrid lines.Ultimately,Overexpression of AcC3H1 and AcREM14 in kiwifruit enhanced disease resistance,and this was associated with upregulation of enzymatic activity and gene expression in the salicylic acid(SA)signaling pathway.Our study elucidates a molecular mechanism underlying disease resistance in kiwifruit and contributes to the advancement of research on kiwifruit breeding.展开更多
Linalool and caryophyllene are the main monoterpene and sesquiterpene compounds in lavender;however,the genes regulating their biosynthesis still remain many unknowns.Here,we identified LaMYC7,a positive regulator of ...Linalool and caryophyllene are the main monoterpene and sesquiterpene compounds in lavender;however,the genes regulating their biosynthesis still remain many unknowns.Here,we identified LaMYC7,a positive regulator of linalool and caryophyllene biosynthesis,confers plant resistance to Pseudomonas syringae.LaMYC7 was highly expressed in glandular trichomes,and LaMYC7 overexpression could significantly increase the linalool and caryophyllene contents and reduce susceptibility to P.syringae in Nicotiana.In addition,the linalool possessed antimicrobial activity against P.syringae growth and acted dose-dependently.Further analysis demonstrated that LaMYC7 directly bound to the promoter region of LaTPS76,which encodes the terpene synthase(TPS)for caryophyllene biosynthesis,and that LaTPS76 was highly expressed in glandular trichomes.Notably,the LaMYC7 promoter contained hormone and stress-responsive regulatory elements and responded to various treatments,including ultraviolet,low temperature,salt,drought,methyl jasmonate,and P.syringae infection treatments.Under these treatments,the changes in the linalool and caryophyllene contents were similar to those in LaMYC7 transcript abundance.Based on the results,LaMYC7 could respond to P.syringae infection in addition to being involved in linalool and caryophyllene biosynthesis.Thus,the MYC transcription factor gene LaMYC7 can be used in the breeding of high-yielding linalool and caryophyllene lavender varieties with pathogen resistance.展开更多
Many plants exhibit heterophylly; the spatially and temporally remarkable ontogenetic differences in leaf morphology may play an adaptative role in their success under diverse habitats. Thus, this study aimed to gain ...Many plants exhibit heterophylly; the spatially and temporally remarkable ontogenetic differences in leaf morphology may play an adaptative role in their success under diverse habitats. Thus, this study aimed to gain insights into differences in leaf functional traits of heterophyllous Syringa oblata Lindl., which has been widely used as an ornamental tree around the world under different light intensities in East China. No significant differences existed in specific leaf area (SLA) between lanceolate- and heart-shaped leaves. Differ- ences in the investment per unit of light capture surface area deployed between lanceolate- and heart-shaped leaves may benot obvious. This may be attributing to the fact that single leaf wet and dry weight of heart-shaped leaves were significantly higher than those of lanceolate leaves but leaf length and leaf thickness of heart-shaped leaves were significantly lower than those of lanceolate leaves. The SLA of shade trees was sig- nificantly higher than that of sun trees. The investment per unit of light capture surface of shade trees was lower than that of sun trees, making it possible to increase light capture and use efficiency in low-light environments. The phenotypic plas- ticity of most leaf functional traits of lanceoiate leaves was higher than those of heart-shaped leaves because the former is the juvenile and the latter is the adult leaf shape during the process of phylogenetic development of S. oblate. The higher range of phenotypic plasticity of leaf thickness and leaf moisture for sun trees may be beneficial to obtain a more efficient control of water loss and nutrient deprivation in high- light environments, and the lower range of phenotypic plas- ticity of single leaf wet and dry weight, and SLA for shade trees may gain an advantage to increase resource (especially light) capture and use efficiency in low-light environments. In brief, the successfully ecological strategy of plants is to find an optimal mode for the trade-off between various functional traits to obtain more living resources and achieve more fitness advantage as much as possible in the multivariate environment.展开更多
The fresh pollen vitality, the effect of different storage conditions on the pollen vitality, and the difference of vitality among the species of seven species of Syringa were determined in Shenyang, China. The result...The fresh pollen vitality, the effect of different storage conditions on the pollen vitality, and the difference of vitality among the species of seven species of Syringa were determined in Shenyang, China. The results indicated that the pollen vi-tality (81.5%) of Syringa villosa was the highest among the seven tested species, followed by S. microphylla and S. meyeri, and that of S. oblata var. affinis was the lowest. The low temperature was the best condition for storage of pollen of Syringa, and the most proper temperature for the storage was 0-2 癈. The storability of S. microphylla was the best of all, and it could be stored over 60 days at the temperature of 0-2 癈, next was S. villosa and S. meyeri.展开更多
Phenazines are secondary metabolites with broad spectrum antibiotic activity and thus show high potential in biological control of pathogens. In this study, we identified phenazine biosynthesis (phz) genes in two ge...Phenazines are secondary metabolites with broad spectrum antibiotic activity and thus show high potential in biological control of pathogens. In this study, we identified phenazine biosynthesis (phz) genes in two genome-completed plant pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato (Pst) DC3000 and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) PXO99A. Unlike the phz genes in typical phenazine-producing pseudomonads, phz homologs in Pst DC3000 and Xoo PXO99A consisted of phzC/D/E/F/G and phzC/E1/E2/F/G, respectively, and the both were not organized into an operon. Detection experiments demonstrated that phenazine-l-carboxylic acid (PCA) of Pst DC3000 accumulated to 13.4 IJg L-1, while that of Xoo PXO99A was almost undetectable. Moreover, Pst DC3000 was resistant to 1 mg mL-1 PCA, while Xoo PXO99A was sensitive to 50 IJg mL ~ PCA. Furthermore, mutation of phzF blocked the PCA production and significantly reduced the pathogenicity of Pst DC3000 in tomato, while the complementary strains restored these phenotypes. These results revealed that Pst DC3000 produces low level of and is resistant to phenazines and thus is unable to be biologically controlled by phenazines. Additionally, phz-mediated PCA production is required for full pathogenicity of Pst DC3000. To our knowledge, this is the first report of PCA production and its function in pathogenicity of a plant pathogenic P. syringae strain.展开更多
This study was done to determine the causal organism of the pear blossom and bud blast in China. It was identified by a bacteriological test, electro-microscopic observation, Koch's postulate test, Biolog, fatty acid...This study was done to determine the causal organism of the pear blossom and bud blast in China. It was identified by a bacteriological test, electro-microscopic observation, Koch's postulate test, Biolog, fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs), and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, and compared with the standard reference strains. Six representative strains out of 20 pathogenic bacterial isolates from 16 diseased samples showed characteristics similar to three standard strains of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae from Belgium. They were identified as P. syringae pv. syringae with a Biolog similarity of 0.57-0.86 and FAMEs similarity of 0.58-0.81. The bacterium was reisolated from the symptomatic plants and blossoms. Identification as P. syringae pv. syringae was confirmed by using PCR primers and sequence tests, and compared with the above-mentioned results. The data supported the fact that the pear blossom and bud blast in China could be caused by P. syringae pv. syringae.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of different exoge- nous hormones on the rooting of Syringa microphylla cuttings and the change in related enzymes activity during the rooting process. [Method] ...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of different exoge- nous hormones on the rooting of Syringa microphylla cuttings and the change in related enzymes activity during the rooting process. [Method] Three different exoge- nous hormones IBA, NAA and ABT, each with concentrations of 500, 1 000, 1 500 and 2 000 mg/L were used to treat S. microphylla cuttings, and changes in the ac- tivities of peroxidase (POD), poiyphenol oxidase (PPO) and indoleacetic acid oxidase (IAAO) during the rooting process were also investigated. [Result] The most appro- priate concentrations of IBA, ABT and NAA were 1 500, 1 000 and 1 000 mg/L, respectively, and the 1 500 mg/L IBA treatment exhibited the best effect on rooting. Throughout the rooting process, POD and PPO activities showed the same trends in the treatment groups as those in the control group, but the POD and PPO activi- ties in the treatment groups were increased significantly, with greater amplitude of variation; at the early stage, IAAO activity exhibited an opposite trend between the control group and the treatment groups, which increased slowly in the former, but decreased rapidly in the latter, and it was significantly lower in the treatment groups compared to the control; additionally, higher POD and IAAO activities were con- ducive to the induction of adventitious roots, and lower POD and IAAO activities fa- vored their formation and elongation. [Conclusion] This study has preliminarily clari- fied the rooting mechanism of S. microphylla cuttings.展开更多
The aim of the study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of Folium syringae(FS) extracts against ethanolinduced acute liver injury. Mice and primary hepatocytes were pretreated with FS extracts at differen...The aim of the study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of Folium syringae(FS) extracts against ethanolinduced acute liver injury. Mice and primary hepatocytes were pretreated with FS extracts at different dosages before ethanol administration. Transaminases, glutathione S-transferase A1 level and hepatic biochemical indices(malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, glutathione and glutathione peroxidase) were determined. Pretreatment with FS extracts significantly inhibited the damage caused by ethanol and the hepatoprotective effects of FS were almost similar to Silymarin that was used to treat alcoholic liver injury. GSTA1 contents in all the FS extract-treated groups were significantly different from those in the ethanol-induced acute liver injury model group(p<0.01), and similar trends were observed in transaminases and hepatic indices level both in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that FS extracts had hepatoprotective effects against ethanol-induced injury. Those effects might be related to the enhancement of antioxidant capacity of liver cells, and FS extracts could reduce the release of liver GSTA1, which contributed to improve liver detoxification.展开更多
Embryo of lilacs (Syringa L) culture in vitro and the rapid propagation were studied. The orthogonal experiments, in-cluding the selection of basal medium, embryo age and other factors such as sugar, benzyladenine (BA...Embryo of lilacs (Syringa L) culture in vitro and the rapid propagation were studied. The orthogonal experiments, in-cluding the selection of basal medium, embryo age and other factors such as sugar, benzyladenine (BA), naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and glutamine (Gln), were carried out. The results indicated that the optimal medium for embryo culture was Monnier medium supplemented with NAA (0.001 mgL-1), BA (0.1 mgL-1), sugar (50 gL-1), and Gln (400 mgL-1), with a germination rate of 91.7% at least; the optimal embryo age was 50 d; and Gln had significant effects on the germination rate of embryo. Moreover, the optimal medium for subculture was MS+BA (2 mgL-1)+NAA (0.001 mgL-1)+Gln (0.5 mgL-1), with the propaga-tion coefficient of 3.6 at least.展开更多
Syringa is an important aromatic woody angiosperm that is widely planted in gardens. Its dry flowers are traditionally used to manufacture infusions and spices in China. In this study, the floral volatiles emitted fro...Syringa is an important aromatic woody angiosperm that is widely planted in gardens. Its dry flowers are traditionally used to manufacture infusions and spices in China. In this study, the floral volatiles emitted from nine different Syringa species and varieties, viz. S. chinensis, S. protolaciniata, S. oblata, S. oblata var. giraldii, S. oblata var. plena, S. vulgaris 'Mrs Harry Bickle', S. vulgaris 'Bright Centennial', S. vulgaris 'White Spires', and S. vulgaris 'President Lincoln' were collected by the dynamic headspace technique, and then identified by automated thermal desorption-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. There were significant differences in components and corresponding contents of floral scent emitted from the nine Syringa species and varieties. Among the detected components, β-ocimene exhibited the highest content, accounting for more than 70 % of the floral scent of S. protolaciniata, S. oblata var. giraldii, and S. vulgaris 'Bright Centennial'. A significant daytime variation of floral scent emitted from S. pekinensis was recorded, especially for benzaldehyde, whose content first increased and then decreased. We studied the scent emitted from the in vitro flowers of S. vulgaris 'Pres Lincoln' during the process of natural drying. Alcohol compounds were released in the greatest content, and the content of 2-ethyl-l-hexanol accounted for about 40 % of the total release amount. The results described the emission pattern and mechanisms of floral scent in Syringa.展开更多
[ Objective ] The paper was to confirrm the effect of hrpZpsg12 gene on the pathogenicity of Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea. [ Method ] hrpZpsg12 gene was cloned from P. syringae using PCR method. The knockout plas...[ Objective ] The paper was to confirrm the effect of hrpZpsg12 gene on the pathogenicity of Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea. [ Method ] hrpZpsg12 gene was cloned from P. syringae using PCR method. The knockout plasmid pKNOCK-Cm with suicide characteristics and cosmid pUFR034 with complementation func- tion were used to construct the mutation vector pKNOCK477-7 and complementary vector pUFR1026-68 of hrpZpsg12 gene, the mutant 477-1 and the functional com- plementation unit 1026-5 of the gene was also screened out. Three strains including wild-type Psg12, mutant 477-1 and complementary unit 1026-5 were simultane- ously inoculated into soybean leaves and tobacco leaves, then pathogenicity determination and hypersensitive reaction analysis were carried out. [ Result] All the inoculated leaves of soybean and tobacco produced reaction lesion. However, the sizes of reaction lesion were different. The lesion in the leaves inoculated with Psgl2 was relatively large, while the lesion in the leaves inoculated with 477-1 was relatively small; the lesion of complementary unit 1026-5 was similar to wild- type Psgl2. Analysis of reproduction quantity of bacteria in lesions showed that the reproduction quantity of wild-type Psg12 was the highest, while that of mutant 477-1 was the lowest. The reproduction quantity of complementary unit 1026-5 was similar to that of wild-type Psg12. [ Conclusion] hrpZpsg12 gene could enhance the pathogenicity of P. syrimgae on Soybean and produce hypersensitive response in tobacco.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFD1400200 to Wang Yao and Yang Mingming)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32330004 to Shen Xihui, 32170130 to Wang Yao and 32102283 to Yang Mingming)。
摘要Kiwifruit bacterial canker,caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa),is a significant threat to the kiwifruit industry.The two-component signaling systems(TCSs) play a crucial role in regulating the virulence of P.syringae,yet their specific function in Psa remains largely unclear.In this study,we found that disrupting the TCS RegAB(encoded by Psa 802/Psa_ 803) resulted in a notable increase in the virulence of P.syringae pv.actinidiae M228(Psa M228) in host plant and hypersensitive reaction(HR) in nonhost plant.Through comparative transcriptome analysis of the Psa M228wild-type strain and the regA mutant,we identified the pivotal role of RegAB in controlling various physiological pathways,including the type Ⅲ secretion system(T3SS),a key determinant of Psa virulence.Additionally,we discovered that the RegA has binding sites in the promoter region of the hrpR/S,and the transcriptional level of the hrpR and other T3SSrelated genes increased in the regA deletion strain relative to the Psa M228 wild-type.The DNA-binding affinity of RegA,and therefore the repressor function,is enhanced by its phosphorylation.Our findings unveil the function of TCS RegAB and the regulatory mechanism of T3SS by RegAB in Psa,highlighting the diverse functions of the RegAB system.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFD1400200)the Special Support Plan for High-Level Talent of Shaanxi Provincethe First-Class Universities and Academic Programs of Northwest A&F University.
摘要Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa)causes destructive kiwifruit bacterial canker by invading vascular tissues across multiple plant organs.However,the cellular mechanism underlying its systemic transmission and cell-to-cell movement within these specialized vascular conduits remains unclear.In this study,a Psa-GFP strain and various microscopic techniques were used to investigate the interaction between kiwifruit and Psa.Our results reveal that Psa strategically exploits host vascular conduits for systemic movement,with the xylem vessel being the predominant avenue.In the phloem,Psa exhibits adaptive alteration in bacterial shape to traverse sieve pores,facilitating its systemic spread along sieve tubes and inducing phloem necrosis.Within the xylem,Psa breaches pit membranes to migrate between adjacent vessels.Furthermore,phloem fibers act as an initial barrier at the early stages of infection,delaying Psa's entry into vascular tissues during its journey to the xylem.Additionally,at the junctions of stem-stem or stem-leaf,branch trace or leaf trace mediates the bacterial organ-to-organ translocation,thus facilitating the systemic progression of disease.In conclusion,our findings shed light on the cellular mechanism employed by Psa to exploit the woody plant's vascular network for infection,thereby enhancing a better understanding of the biology of this poorly defined bacterium.These insights carry implications for the pathogenesis of Psa and other vascular pathogens,offering theoretical guidance for effective control strategies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grant no.31972415the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under grant no.LY21C140003.
摘要Plant immunity involves complex regulatory mechanisms that mediate the activation of defense responses against pathogens.Protein degradation via ubiquitination plays a crucial role in modulating these defenses,with E3 ubiquitin ligases functioning as central regulators.This study investigates the role of SlATL2,an ARABIDOPSIS TÓXICOS EN LEVADURA(ATL)-type E3 ubiquitin ligase localized in the plasma membrane,in the immune response of tomato plants against Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato(Pst)DC3000.Our findings demonstrate that SlATL2 expression is induced upon Pst DC3000 infection and treatment with defense hormones salicylic acid and jasmonic acid.Functionally,SlATL2 negatively regulates immune responses,impairing resistance to Pst DC3000 and suppressing flg22-triggered immunity.In addition,SlATL2 limits pathogen-induced reactive oxygen species and callose accumulation by targeting the COP9 signalosome subunit 5a(SlCSN5a),a key positive regulator of tomato defense responses against Pst DC3000.This interaction,which occurs via the N-terminal residue of SlATL2,results in the ubiquitination and 26S proteasomal degradation of SlCSN5a,thereby suppressing SA-dependent expression of defense response genes associated and limiting reactive oxygen species production.This work sheds light on the molecular mechanism through which the E3 ubiquitin ligase SlATL2 attenuates tomato immune responses by targeting a Cop9 signalosome subunit for degradation.These discoveries deepen our insights into the post-translational mechanisms governing plant immune responses and provide fresh opportunities to bolster crop resistance against bacterial pathogens.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1804175,32270418)the Joint Fund of Provincial Science and Technology Research and Development plan of Henan Province(232103810055,232301420100)。
摘要The flower of Syringa pubescens Turcz.(SP),was used as both medicine and food in China,exhibited various biological activities.However,it remains unknown whether SP affects ameliorative nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH).In this study,the improvement of SP ethyl acetate extract(SPE)on NASH was evaluated and the potential mechanisms were explored.The glycosides of SPE were determined by HPLC method.Hep G2 cell lines were treated with free fatty acid to clarify the improvement effect and mechanisms of SPE on NASH in vitro.C57BL/6J mice were treated by 60%kcal high-fat diet(HFD)combined with carbon tetrachloride(CCl_4)to establish the NASH model in vivo.The results showed SPE could inhibit the hepatic injury and lipid steatosis by decreasing the levels of alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,triglyceride and total cholesterol in vitro and in vivo.The SPE suppressed the oxidative stress and inflammation by restraining the generation of reactive oxygen species,malondialdehyde,interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and enhancing the activity of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase,catalase and glutathione peroxidase in NASH model.Moreover,SPE declined the level of fibrosis markers including hydroxyproline,type I collagen andα-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)in HFD combined CCl_4-induced mice.Mechanically,SPE inhibited hepatocellular Kelch like ECH associated protein 1 expression and promoted nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)nuclear translocation,which suppressed the phosphorylation of IκBα/NF-κB.In addition,SPE down-regulated the level of transforming growth factorβ1(TGF-β1)and phosphorylation of Smad2 to mitigate fibrosis.In brief,SPE could significantly alleviate lipid accumulation,oxidative stress,inflammation and fibrosis via regulating Nrf2/HO-1,IκBα/NF-κB and TGF-β1/Smad2 pathways in the progression of NASH,which indicated that SPE had the potential to be a novel and effective drug or food supplements for the improvement of NASH.
摘要Syringa species not only have good ornamental properties but also play an important role in the landscaping and environmental purification of cities.To investigate the chilling stress resistance of Syringa oblata Lindl.and Syringa reticulata var.mandshurica and provide theoretical grounds for the practical cultivation of Syringa species,in vitro leaves were used to study photosynthetic gas exchange parameters and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters.After nine hours of chilling,decreasing rates of net photosynthesis,stomatal conductance,and transpiration in S.reticulata var.mandshurica leaves were significantly greater than that of the S.oblata,while intercellular CO2 concentrations in S.oblata leaves were higher than those in S.reticulata var.mandshurica.The quantum yield of PSII reaction center(APSII)declined in S.reticulata and light capture efficiency(Fv 0/Fm 0)was stable.However,reduction percentages of Fv 0/Fm 0,APSII,and Fv/Fm in S.oblata were significant higher than those of S.reticulata var.mandshurica.After nine hours of chilling,the relative variable fluorescence of VJ and VI of S.oblata increased and the increasing rate of VJ was greater than VI.In contrast,the change of VJ and VI in S.reticulata var.mandshurica leaves was relatively small.This suggests that chilling primarily damaged the electron transport process of QA to QB at the receptor site of the PSII reaction center.Photosynthetic capacity of S.oblata was more sensitive to chilling stress compared to S.reticulate var.mandshurica,which the limitations were mainly due to non-stomatal factors such as the decrease in electron transport efficiency,activity in the PSII reaction center,and the destruction of the photodamage defense system.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD1400200)the Special Support Plan for High-level Talent of Shaanxi Province(to L.H.)the Natural Science Foundation of China(grant 32102174 awarded to W.L.).
摘要Kiwifruit bacterial canker is a global disease caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv.actinidiae(Psa),which poses a major threat to kiwifruit production worldwide.Despite the economic importance of Actinidia chinensis var.chinensis,only a few resistant varieties have been identified to date.In this study,we screened 44 kiwifruit F1hybrid lines derived from a cross between two A.chinensis var.chinensis lines and identified two offspring with distinct resistance to Psa:resistant offspring RH12 and susceptible offspring SH14.To identify traits associated with resistance,we performed a comparative transcriptomic analysis of these two lines.We identified several highly differentially expressed genes(DEGs)associated with f lavonoid synthesis,pathogen interactions,and hormone signaling pathways,which play essential roles in disease resistance.Additionally,using weighted gene co-expression network analysis,we identified six core transcription factors.Moreover,qRT-PCR results demonstrated the high expression of AcC3H1 and AcREM14 in Psa-induced highly resistant hybrid lines.Ultimately,Overexpression of AcC3H1 and AcREM14 in kiwifruit enhanced disease resistance,and this was associated with upregulation of enzymatic activity and gene expression in the salicylic acid(SA)signaling pathway.Our study elucidates a molecular mechanism underlying disease resistance in kiwifruit and contributes to the advancement of research on kiwifruit breeding.
基金support from Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences,especially the pCAMBIA2300 and pLacZi vectors provided by Zhenchang Liang and Guozheng Qin,as well as the help of volatile terpenoid analysis by Yan Zhuthe Wenxiang Yang(Department of Plant Pathology,Agricultural University of Hebei)for providing P.syringae pv.tomato(Pst)DC3000+2 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grants 32300331 and 32270411)International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant 063GJHZ2022038GC)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant XDA23080603).
摘要Linalool and caryophyllene are the main monoterpene and sesquiterpene compounds in lavender;however,the genes regulating their biosynthesis still remain many unknowns.Here,we identified LaMYC7,a positive regulator of linalool and caryophyllene biosynthesis,confers plant resistance to Pseudomonas syringae.LaMYC7 was highly expressed in glandular trichomes,and LaMYC7 overexpression could significantly increase the linalool and caryophyllene contents and reduce susceptibility to P.syringae in Nicotiana.In addition,the linalool possessed antimicrobial activity against P.syringae growth and acted dose-dependently.Further analysis demonstrated that LaMYC7 directly bound to the promoter region of LaTPS76,which encodes the terpene synthase(TPS)for caryophyllene biosynthesis,and that LaTPS76 was highly expressed in glandular trichomes.Notably,the LaMYC7 promoter contained hormone and stress-responsive regulatory elements and responded to various treatments,including ultraviolet,low temperature,salt,drought,methyl jasmonate,and P.syringae infection treatments.Under these treatments,the changes in the linalool and caryophyllene contents were similar to those in LaMYC7 transcript abundance.Based on the results,LaMYC7 could respond to P.syringae infection in addition to being involved in linalool and caryophyllene biosynthesis.Thus,the MYC transcription factor gene LaMYC7 can be used in the breeding of high-yielding linalool and caryophyllene lavender varieties with pathogen resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31300343,31170386)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(BK20130500)+3 种基金Universities Natural Science Research Project of Jiangsu Province,China(13KJB610002)Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water TreatmentProject Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)Research Foundation for Advanced Talents,Jiangsu University(12JDG086)
摘要Many plants exhibit heterophylly; the spatially and temporally remarkable ontogenetic differences in leaf morphology may play an adaptative role in their success under diverse habitats. Thus, this study aimed to gain insights into differences in leaf functional traits of heterophyllous Syringa oblata Lindl., which has been widely used as an ornamental tree around the world under different light intensities in East China. No significant differences existed in specific leaf area (SLA) between lanceolate- and heart-shaped leaves. Differ- ences in the investment per unit of light capture surface area deployed between lanceolate- and heart-shaped leaves may benot obvious. This may be attributing to the fact that single leaf wet and dry weight of heart-shaped leaves were significantly higher than those of lanceolate leaves but leaf length and leaf thickness of heart-shaped leaves were significantly lower than those of lanceolate leaves. The SLA of shade trees was sig- nificantly higher than that of sun trees. The investment per unit of light capture surface of shade trees was lower than that of sun trees, making it possible to increase light capture and use efficiency in low-light environments. The phenotypic plas- ticity of most leaf functional traits of lanceoiate leaves was higher than those of heart-shaped leaves because the former is the juvenile and the latter is the adult leaf shape during the process of phylogenetic development of S. oblate. The higher range of phenotypic plasticity of leaf thickness and leaf moisture for sun trees may be beneficial to obtain a more efficient control of water loss and nutrient deprivation in high- light environments, and the lower range of phenotypic plas- ticity of single leaf wet and dry weight, and SLA for shade trees may gain an advantage to increase resource (especially light) capture and use efficiency in low-light environments. In brief, the successfully ecological strategy of plants is to find an optimal mode for the trade-off between various functional traits to obtain more living resources and achieve more fitness advantage as much as possible in the multivariate environment.
基金This research is supported by the NKBRSF (G1999043407-1) Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (KZCX2-406 & SCXZD0101).
摘要The fresh pollen vitality, the effect of different storage conditions on the pollen vitality, and the difference of vitality among the species of seven species of Syringa were determined in Shenyang, China. The results indicated that the pollen vi-tality (81.5%) of Syringa villosa was the highest among the seven tested species, followed by S. microphylla and S. meyeri, and that of S. oblata var. affinis was the lowest. The low temperature was the best condition for storage of pollen of Syringa, and the most proper temperature for the storage was 0-2 癈. The storability of S. microphylla was the best of all, and it could be stored over 60 days at the temperature of 0-2 癈, next was S. villosa and S. meyeri.
基金supported by the grants from the Genetically Modified Organisms Breeding Major Projects, China (2014ZX0800905B)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Chinathe Program for New Century 151 Talents of Zhejiang Province, China
摘要Phenazines are secondary metabolites with broad spectrum antibiotic activity and thus show high potential in biological control of pathogens. In this study, we identified phenazine biosynthesis (phz) genes in two genome-completed plant pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato (Pst) DC3000 and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) PXO99A. Unlike the phz genes in typical phenazine-producing pseudomonads, phz homologs in Pst DC3000 and Xoo PXO99A consisted of phzC/D/E/F/G and phzC/E1/E2/F/G, respectively, and the both were not organized into an operon. Detection experiments demonstrated that phenazine-l-carboxylic acid (PCA) of Pst DC3000 accumulated to 13.4 IJg L-1, while that of Xoo PXO99A was almost undetectable. Moreover, Pst DC3000 was resistant to 1 mg mL-1 PCA, while Xoo PXO99A was sensitive to 50 IJg mL ~ PCA. Furthermore, mutation of phzF blocked the PCA production and significantly reduced the pathogenicity of Pst DC3000 in tomato, while the complementary strains restored these phenotypes. These results revealed that Pst DC3000 produces low level of and is resistant to phenazines and thus is unable to be biologically controlled by phenazines. Additionally, phz-mediated PCA production is required for full pathogenicity of Pst DC3000. To our knowledge, this is the first report of PCA production and its function in pathogenicity of a plant pathogenic P. syringae strain.
基金the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2006AA10A211)National Natural Science Foundation of China (30671397)Hangzhou Agricultural Development Foundation,China (2007-2008)
摘要This study was done to determine the causal organism of the pear blossom and bud blast in China. It was identified by a bacteriological test, electro-microscopic observation, Koch's postulate test, Biolog, fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs), and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, and compared with the standard reference strains. Six representative strains out of 20 pathogenic bacterial isolates from 16 diseased samples showed characteristics similar to three standard strains of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae from Belgium. They were identified as P. syringae pv. syringae with a Biolog similarity of 0.57-0.86 and FAMEs similarity of 0.58-0.81. The bacterium was reisolated from the symptomatic plants and blossoms. Identification as P. syringae pv. syringae was confirmed by using PCR primers and sequence tests, and compared with the above-mentioned results. The data supported the fact that the pear blossom and bud blast in China could be caused by P. syringae pv. syringae.
摘要[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of different exoge- nous hormones on the rooting of Syringa microphylla cuttings and the change in related enzymes activity during the rooting process. [Method] Three different exoge- nous hormones IBA, NAA and ABT, each with concentrations of 500, 1 000, 1 500 and 2 000 mg/L were used to treat S. microphylla cuttings, and changes in the ac- tivities of peroxidase (POD), poiyphenol oxidase (PPO) and indoleacetic acid oxidase (IAAO) during the rooting process were also investigated. [Result] The most appro- priate concentrations of IBA, ABT and NAA were 1 500, 1 000 and 1 000 mg/L, respectively, and the 1 500 mg/L IBA treatment exhibited the best effect on rooting. Throughout the rooting process, POD and PPO activities showed the same trends in the treatment groups as those in the control group, but the POD and PPO activi- ties in the treatment groups were increased significantly, with greater amplitude of variation; at the early stage, IAAO activity exhibited an opposite trend between the control group and the treatment groups, which increased slowly in the former, but decreased rapidly in the latter, and it was significantly lower in the treatment groups compared to the control; additionally, higher POD and IAAO activities were con- ducive to the induction of adventitious roots, and lower POD and IAAO activities fa- vored their formation and elongation. [Conclusion] This study has preliminarily clari- fied the rooting mechanism of S. microphylla cuttings.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31472241)the Application Technology Research and Development Projects in Heilongjiang Province of China(PC13S03)
摘要The aim of the study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of Folium syringae(FS) extracts against ethanolinduced acute liver injury. Mice and primary hepatocytes were pretreated with FS extracts at different dosages before ethanol administration. Transaminases, glutathione S-transferase A1 level and hepatic biochemical indices(malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, glutathione and glutathione peroxidase) were determined. Pretreatment with FS extracts significantly inhibited the damage caused by ethanol and the hepatoprotective effects of FS were almost similar to Silymarin that was used to treat alcoholic liver injury. GSTA1 contents in all the FS extract-treated groups were significantly different from those in the ethanol-induced acute liver injury model group(p<0.01), and similar trends were observed in transaminases and hepatic indices level both in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that FS extracts had hepatoprotective effects against ethanol-induced injury. Those effects might be related to the enhancement of antioxidant capacity of liver cells, and FS extracts could reduce the release of liver GSTA1, which contributed to improve liver detoxification.
基金the NKBRSF (G1999043407-1) and National Key Technologies R & D Program (2001BA510B07 & 2002BA516A20).
摘要Embryo of lilacs (Syringa L) culture in vitro and the rapid propagation were studied. The orthogonal experiments, in-cluding the selection of basal medium, embryo age and other factors such as sugar, benzyladenine (BA), naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and glutamine (Gln), were carried out. The results indicated that the optimal medium for embryo culture was Monnier medium supplemented with NAA (0.001 mgL-1), BA (0.1 mgL-1), sugar (50 gL-1), and Gln (400 mgL-1), with a germination rate of 91.7% at least; the optimal embryo age was 50 d; and Gln had significant effects on the germination rate of embryo. Moreover, the optimal medium for subculture was MS+BA (2 mgL-1)+NAA (0.001 mgL-1)+Gln (0.5 mgL-1), with the propaga-tion coefficient of 3.6 at least.
基金supported by the Project of Construction of Innovative Teams and Teacher Career Development for Universities and Colleges under Beijing Municipality(IDHT20150503)the National Natural Science foundation of China(31201645)+1 种基金Science and Technology Planning Project of Beijing(Z121100007412003)Building Project of Beijing Laboratory of Urban and Rural Ecological Environment(PXM2015-014207-000014)
摘要Syringa is an important aromatic woody angiosperm that is widely planted in gardens. Its dry flowers are traditionally used to manufacture infusions and spices in China. In this study, the floral volatiles emitted from nine different Syringa species and varieties, viz. S. chinensis, S. protolaciniata, S. oblata, S. oblata var. giraldii, S. oblata var. plena, S. vulgaris 'Mrs Harry Bickle', S. vulgaris 'Bright Centennial', S. vulgaris 'White Spires', and S. vulgaris 'President Lincoln' were collected by the dynamic headspace technique, and then identified by automated thermal desorption-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. There were significant differences in components and corresponding contents of floral scent emitted from the nine Syringa species and varieties. Among the detected components, β-ocimene exhibited the highest content, accounting for more than 70 % of the floral scent of S. protolaciniata, S. oblata var. giraldii, and S. vulgaris 'Bright Centennial'. A significant daytime variation of floral scent emitted from S. pekinensis was recorded, especially for benzaldehyde, whose content first increased and then decreased. We studied the scent emitted from the in vitro flowers of S. vulgaris 'Pres Lincoln' during the process of natural drying. Alcohol compounds were released in the greatest content, and the content of 2-ethyl-l-hexanol accounted for about 40 % of the total release amount. The results described the emission pattern and mechanisms of floral scent in Syringa.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Foundation Project of Jilin Agricultural University" hrpZ Psg12 Protein Function of Pseudomonas syringae pv.glycinea" (384)Major Project of Cultivation of Genetically Modified Biological New Varieties of "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" of Ministry of Agriculture"Cultivation of New Transgenic Varieties of Soybean with Diseases and Pests Resistance"(2008ZX08004-004)~~
摘要[ Objective ] The paper was to confirrm the effect of hrpZpsg12 gene on the pathogenicity of Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea. [ Method ] hrpZpsg12 gene was cloned from P. syringae using PCR method. The knockout plasmid pKNOCK-Cm with suicide characteristics and cosmid pUFR034 with complementation func- tion were used to construct the mutation vector pKNOCK477-7 and complementary vector pUFR1026-68 of hrpZpsg12 gene, the mutant 477-1 and the functional com- plementation unit 1026-5 of the gene was also screened out. Three strains including wild-type Psg12, mutant 477-1 and complementary unit 1026-5 were simultane- ously inoculated into soybean leaves and tobacco leaves, then pathogenicity determination and hypersensitive reaction analysis were carried out. [ Result] All the inoculated leaves of soybean and tobacco produced reaction lesion. However, the sizes of reaction lesion were different. The lesion in the leaves inoculated with Psgl2 was relatively large, while the lesion in the leaves inoculated with 477-1 was relatively small; the lesion of complementary unit 1026-5 was similar to wild- type Psgl2. Analysis of reproduction quantity of bacteria in lesions showed that the reproduction quantity of wild-type Psg12 was the highest, while that of mutant 477-1 was the lowest. The reproduction quantity of complementary unit 1026-5 was similar to that of wild-type Psg12. [ Conclusion] hrpZpsg12 gene could enhance the pathogenicity of P. syrimgae on Soybean and produce hypersensitive response in tobacco.