As a fundamental feature of plant cells,the cell wall sculpts plant architecture and governs environmental interactions.The cell wall is a dynamic matrix that exhibits both rigidity and plasticity,not only providing s...As a fundamental feature of plant cells,the cell wall sculpts plant architecture and governs environmental interactions.The cell wall is a dynamic matrix that exhibits both rigidity and plasticity,not only providing structural support but also serving as a critical signaling hub to regulate plant growth,development,and stress adaptation.Although long underappreciated,the signaling role of the cell wall has been brought to the forefront by recent breakthroughs,which have profoundly advanced our understanding of its importance and regulatory mechanisms.In this review,we summarize recent progress in cell wall signaling,particularly focusing on cell wall-derived signals,cell wall sensing mechanisms,and the functional roles of cell wall signaling in plant vegetative growth,reproduction,and abiotic stress responses.展开更多
Understanding the genetic and regulatory mechanisms underlying wood traits and secondary cell wall(ScW)development in Ginkgo biloba is crucial for improving wood quality.We identified key genes related to wood traits ...Understanding the genetic and regulatory mechanisms underlying wood traits and secondary cell wall(ScW)development in Ginkgo biloba is crucial for improving wood quality.We identified key genes related to wood traits and ScW development through integrated genome-wide association studies(GwAs),transcriptome-wide association studies(TWAs),and weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA).Cellulose biosynthesis in the ScW is catalyzed by the CesA4-CesA7-CesA8complex encoded by GbCesA4,GbCesA7,and GbCesA8A/8B.These CesA genes form a co-expression network with TUBA/TUBB and EG,indicating coordination among cellulose synthesis,cytoskeletal guidance,and cell wall remodeling.Additionally,loss of function of GbCesA8B caused only a slight reduction in cellulose content,supporting potential functional redundancy between GbCesA8A and GbCesA8B.For hemicellulose biosynthesis,GbCSLA9A/9B and IRX9/IRX14 were major contributors to mannan/glucomannan and xylan synthesis,respectively,and formed a co-expression network with UXS,UXE,IRX7,GXMT,and URGT,spanning nucleotide sugar supply,transport,and polymer elongation and modification.Moreover,MYB46 may regulate mannan/glucomannan biosynthesis in the SCW by activating CSLA9 transcription.For lignin biosynthesis,TWAS identified multiple genes involved in phenylalanine biosynthesis,phenylpropanoid metabolism,and lignin monomer polymerization,including ADT/PDT,PAL,and PER,as well as MYB91 and several bHLH genes that may positively regulate lignin accumulation.Furthermore,several transcription factors potentially involved in ScW development were identified,including GATA9 as a putative positive regulator,WRKY12 and HB15 as potential negative regulators,and ELF6,which may facilitate tracheid expansion.Our findings provide valuable insights into the genetic regulation of wood traits and ScW development in Ginkgo.展开更多
Plant small RNAs(sRNAs)are well established as intracellular regulators of gene expression and,more recently,as mediators of trans-kingdom RNA interference against invading pathogens.However,whether extracellular sRNA...Plant small RNAs(sRNAs)are well established as intracellular regulators of gene expression and,more recently,as mediators of trans-kingdom RNA interference against invading pathogens.However,whether extracellular sRNAs can modulate plant immunity through host-intrinsic mechanisms remains largely unexplored.In this study,using the tomato–Phytophthora capsici pathosystem,we systematically profiled apoplastic sRNAs during infection and revealed selective enrichment of specific sRNAs in the apoplast.Among these,we found that miR408b is strongly induced upon pathogen invasion and preferentially accumulated extracellularly.Rather than entering pathogen cells,apoplastic miR408b functions as a mobile immune signal,moving systemically to distal tissues.We identified SlGAUT12,which encodes a galacturonosyltransferase required for homogalacturonan biosynthesis,as a direct target of miR408b and a negative regulator of tomato immunity.miR408b-mediated silencing of SlGAUT12 compromises cell wall integrity and promotes the accumulation of immunogenic oligogalacturonides,thereby robustly activating damage-associated molecular pattern(DAMP)-triggered immunity.Together,our findings reveal a previously unrecognized role for apoplastic miRNAs in coordinating systemic plant immunity through cell wall remodeling and DAMP signaling,providing new molecular targets for the development of RNA-based disease control strategies.展开更多
Biomass structural materials can effectively address the issues of high energy consumption and environmental degradation brought by traditional engineering structural materials.However,natural structural materials oft...Biomass structural materials can effectively address the issues of high energy consumption and environmental degradation brought by traditional engineering structural materials.However,natural structural materials often suffer from drawbacks such as low mechanical performance and flammability.Therefore,this study has developed an ultra-strong fire-resistant bamboo composite(UFBC).Natural bamboo(NB)was used as the raw material.After delignification treatment,bamboo fibers are grafted with epoxy groups through in-situ chemical bonding.Subsequently,polymer chains underwent in-situ chemical cross-linking within the bamboo fiber framework,combined with reinforcement from nano silica,resulting in strengthened cell walls.In addition,the softened and expanded cell walls can facilitate the deposition of phosphate and borate salt on the cell walls,forming an N-P-B flame-retardant system within the system.The tensile strength(463 MPa vs NB 112 MPa)and flexural strength(655 MPa vs NB 157 MPa)of UFBC increased fourfold,with a Limiting Oxygen Index(LOI)of 54.4%.Compared to similar bamboo-based composite materials,UFBC exhibits superior environmental friendliness and sustainability throughout its lifecycle,with all 18 environmental factors being optimized(up to a 92%reduction).This study provides an important reference for the application of high-performance biomass structural materials in construction and industry.展开更多
Apple sweetness is primarily attributed to the high content and perceived sweet taste of fructose.A previous study used an F1 hybrid population of Malus×domestica['Honeycrisp'(HC)×'Qinguan'(Q...Apple sweetness is primarily attributed to the high content and perceived sweet taste of fructose.A previous study used an F1 hybrid population of Malus×domestica['Honeycrisp'(HC)×'Qinguan'(QG)(2n=34)]to identify quantitative trait loci(QTLs)for fructose content in fruit,revealing a stable QTL on linkage group(LG)O3 in the HC genetic map.In this study,gene ontology(GO)and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG)analyses of genes within this interval in combination with RNA-sequencing identified a cell wall invertase gene MdCwiNv1,whose expression was highly associated with the dynamic changes in fructose content in parental fruits.The coding sequences were conserved between the two cultivars,while the promoters carried 73 single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs).Based on transcriptional regulatory element prediction,a unique SNP,CWiNV1pro-1o80(A/C),located at-1o80 bp upstream of the ATG start codon in the HC-P1haplotype,was identified and predicted to affect the binding of the transcription factor MdwRKY20.β-glucuronidase(GUS)assays,chromatin immunoprecipitation-quantitative polymerase chain reaction(ChlP-qPcR),dual-luciferase assays,and genetic transformation confirmed that MdWRKY20 specifically binds to the CWiNV1pro-1o80(A)haplotype and significantly suppresses MdCwiNv1 expression,reduces CwiNV activity,and consequently decreases fructose accumulation.This study elucidated the functional role of MdcWiNV1 as a key gene regulating fructose content and clarified how natural mutations in its promoter influence gene expression and sugar composition.展开更多
Three-dimensional porous foams and aerogels with high compressibilityand elasticity hold great promise for applications in pressure sensing,electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,and thermal insulation.However,the...Three-dimensional porous foams and aerogels with high compressibilityand elasticity hold great promise for applications in pressure sensing,electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,and thermal insulation.However,their widespread application is often hindered by compromised structural stabilityand inadequate fatigue resistance under repeated compression.Herein,asustainable“top-down”cell wall reconfiguration strategy is proposed to fabricatehighly elastic,fatigue-resistant,and electrically conductive lamellar wood spongefrom natural balsa wood.This strategy involves the conversion of the intrinsiccellular structure of wood into an arch-shaped lamellar architecture reinforcedby chemical cross-linking,followed by coating the lamellar scaffold with conductivepolypyrrole(PPy)via in situ polymerization.The resulting PPy-coatedcross-linked wood sponge(CWS@PPy)demonstrates reversible compressibility,excellent fatigue resistance(∼3.5%plastic deformation after 10,000 cyclesat 40%strain).The strain-induced conductivity changes in CWS@PPy enabletunable EMI shielding effectiveness under cyclic compression and also facilities high-sensitivity pressure sensing(0.72 kPa-1).Additionally,CWS@PPy exhibits a low through-plane thermal conductivity of 0.037 W m-1K-1,which can be dynamically tuned for adaptivethermal management.The proposed mechanically robust and conductive wood sponge provides a versatile and sustainable platform fornext-generation smart devices.展开更多
Fruit softening directly impacts its storage life,transportability,and customer acceptance.Auxin plays a key role during fruit ripening,but the underlying mechanisms of how auxin regulates fruit softening remain uncle...Fruit softening directly impacts its storage life,transportability,and customer acceptance.Auxin plays a key role during fruit ripening,but the underlying mechanisms of how auxin regulates fruit softening remain unclear.In this study,we investigated the regulatory roles of auxin on berry cell wall degradation during grape(Vitis vinifera L.)softening.During grape berry development,berry firmness and auxin content both firstly increase and then decrease,and peaks occur 4–6 weeks after full blooming.Exogenous NAA(α-naphthalene acetic acid,a synthetic auxin)treatment inhibits berry softening by delaying propectin,cellulose,and hemicellulose degradation,which maintains cell wall integrity in the grape flesh.Weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA)showed that VvLBD13,correlated with VvARF19,could be a key gene in this delaying of berry softening,and is involved in auxin signal transduction and cell wall degradation metabolism.Overexpression and transient overexpression of VvLBD13 in tomato or in grape berry indicate that VvLBD13 accelerates hemicellulose degradation by binding the promoters of VvXTH10(xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolase 10)and VvEXPLA1(expansion-like A1),which results in rapid softening after veraison.Collectively,this research furnishes an exhaustive understanding of the auxin-driven regulatory mechanisms of grape berry softening.展开更多
The plant cell wall is an extremely complicated natural nanoscale structure composed of cellulose microfibrils embedded in a matrix of noncellulosic polysaccharides,further reinforced by the phenolic compound lignins ...The plant cell wall is an extremely complicated natural nanoscale structure composed of cellulose microfibrils embedded in a matrix of noncellulosic polysaccharides,further reinforced by the phenolic compound lignins in some cell types.Such a network formed by the interactions of multiscale polymers actually reflects functional form of the cell wall to meet the requirements of plant cell functionalization.Therefore,how plants assemble cell wall functional structure is fundamental in plant biology and critical for crop trait formation and domestication as well.Due to the lack of effective analytical techniques to characterize this fundamental but complex network,it remains difficult to establish direct links between cell-wall genes and phenotypes.The roles of plant cell walls are often underestimated as indirect.Over the past decades,many genes involved in cell wall biosynthesis,modification,and remodeling have been identified.The application of a variety of state-of-the-art techniques has made it possible to reveal the fine cell wall networks and polymer interactions.Hence,many exciting advances in cell wall biology have been achieved in recent years.This review provides an updated overview of the mechanistic and conceptual insights in cell wall functionality,and prospects the opportunities and challenges in this field.展开更多
Glycosylphosphatidylinositol(GPI)anchoring represents a fundamental post-translational modification in eukaryotic cells.In fungi,this modification facilitates diverse biological functions through protein targeting to ...Glycosylphosphatidylinositol(GPI)anchoring represents a fundamental post-translational modification in eukaryotic cells.In fungi,this modification facilitates diverse biological functions through protein targeting to the cell wall,yet research on its roles in plant pathogenic fungi remains limited.This study elucidates the function of GPI anchoring in the maize fungal pathogen Cochlibolus heterostrophus.The research demonstrates widespread accumulation of GPI-anchored proteins in hyphae,appressorium and infection hyphae of C.heterostrophus.Deletion of ChGPI7,encoding a crucial enzyme in GPI anchor biosynthesis,substantially reduced vegetative growth,conidiation,and virulence through impaired appressorium formation and invasive growth.The ΔChgpi7 mutants exhibited marked deficiencies in cell wall integrity,leading to decreased stress resistance.Both ChGPI7 deletion and hydro fluoric acid(HF)pyridine treatment eliminated cell wall GPI-anchored proteins and exposed chitin,indicating that GPI-anchored proteins shield chitin from host immune recognition.Analysis identified 124 predicted GPI-anchored proteins in C.heterostrophus,including the putative cell wall glycoprotein ChFEM1.The deletion of ChFEM1 similarly reduced virulence and compromised infection structures and cell wall integrity.Additionally,ChGPI7 influenced both the cell wall localization and protein abundance of ChFEM1.These findings demonstrate that GPI anchoring mediates cell wall integrity and immune evasion during C.heterostrophus infection.展开更多
Arsenic(As)pollution seriously threatens human and ecological health.Microalgal cell wall and extracellular polymeric substances(EPS)are known to interactwith As,but their roles in the As resistance,accumulation and s...Arsenic(As)pollution seriously threatens human and ecological health.Microalgal cell wall and extracellular polymeric substances(EPS)are known to interactwith As,but their roles in the As resistance,accumulation and speciation inmicroalgae remain unclear.Here,we used two strains of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii,namely CC-125(wild type)and CC-503(cell walldeficientmutant),to examine the algal growth,EPS synthesis,As adsorption,absorption and transformation under 10–1000μg/L As(III)and As(V)treatments for 96 h.In both strains,the As absorption increased after the EPS removal,but the growth,As adsorption,and transformation of C.reinhardtii declined.The CC-125 strain was more tolerant to As stress and more efficient in EPS production,As accumulation,and redox transformation than CC-503,irrespective of EPS presence or absence.Three-dimension excitation-emission matrix(3DEEM)and attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy(ATR-IR)analyses showed that As was bound with functional groups in the EPS and cell wall,such as-COOH,NH and-OH in proteins,polysaccharides and amino acids.Together,this study demonstrated that EPS and cell wall acted as barriers to lower the As uptake by C.reinhardtii.However,the cell wall mutant strain wasmore susceptible to As toxicity due to lower EPS induction and higher As absorption.展开更多
Background It is important to promote intestinal development and maturation of chicks for feed digestion and utilization,intestinal health,and disease resistance.This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary ...Background It is important to promote intestinal development and maturation of chicks for feed digestion and utilization,intestinal health,and disease resistance.This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary yeast cell wall polysaccharides(YCWP)addition on intestinal development and maturation of chickens and its potential action mechanism.Methods 180 one-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers were randomly assigned to three groups containing control(basal diets without any antibiotics or anticoccidial drug),bacitracin methylene disalicylate(BMD)-treated group(50 mg/kg)and YCWP-supplemented group(100 mg/kg).Results Compared with control group,in-feed antibiotic BMD continuous administration significantly decreased crypt depth(d 21)and villus height(d 42)along with mucosal maltase activity(d 42)in the ileum(P<0.05).Also,BMD markedly downregulated gene expression levels ofβ-catenin,lysozyme,occludin and FABP-2(d 21)and innate immune related genes CD83 and MHC-I mRNA levels(d 42,P<0.05),and decreased goblet cell counts in the ileum of chickens(d 21 and d 42,P<0.05).While,TLR-2,TLR-6 and iNOS mRNA abundances were notably upregulated by BMD treatment(d 42,P<0.05).Nevertheless,dietary YCWP addition significantly increased the ratio of villus height to crypt depth(d 21),villus surface area(d 21 and d 42),ileal alkaline phosphatase and maltase activities as well as goblet cell(d 21 and d 42)and IgA-producing plasma cell numbers as compared to BMD treatment(d 21,P<0.05).YCWP addition also upregulated gene expression levels of Lgr5,Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway related gene(Wnt3,β-catenin,d 21;β-catenin,d 42),intestinal cells proliferation marker Ki-67 and barrier function related genes(occludin,d 21 and d 42,P<0.05).Moreover,YCWP significantly increased antigen presenting cell marker related genes(MHC-II,d 21;CD83 and MHC-I,d 42),TLR-1,TLR-2 and TLR-6 mRNA levels(d 21,P<0.05).Cecal microbiome analysis showed that YCWP addition obviously improved cecal microbial composition,as indicated by increasing relative abundance of Fournierella,Psychrobacter and Ruminiclostridium on d 21,and Alistipes and Lactobacillus on d 42,which were positively related with gut development and maturation related indexes(P<0.05).Conclusion Collectively, YCWP promoted yet antibiotic BMD delayed intestinal morphological and immunologicaldevelopment linked with modulating gut microbiome in chickens.展开更多
Cadmium(Cd)uptake by rice plants and its subsequent movement through food chains pose a notable risk to the health of both plants and humans.Therefore,understanding the fundamental mechanisms underlying the uptake and...Cadmium(Cd)uptake by rice plants and its subsequent movement through food chains pose a notable risk to the health of both plants and humans.Therefore,understanding the fundamental mechanisms underlying the uptake and movement process is essential.Through transcriptome analysis,we found that numerous abscisic acid(ABA)-related genes responded to Cd stress.Exogenous application of ABA significantly reduced Cd accumulation in the shoots and roots of rice plants.The increased ascorbate peroxidase(APX)enzyme activity,decreased H2O2 content,and elevated Cd tolerance index collectively suggest that ABA may mitigate the toxicity of Cd in rice plants.Further study revealed that exogenous ABA reduced Cd accumulation by regulating Cd transport and cell wall sequestration.Consistently,mutation of the ABA signaling factor OsABI5 resulted in a significant increase in Cd accumulation in shoots.Moreover,foliar spraying of ABA during the grain-filling stage significantly reduced Cd accumulation in rice grains,which was attributed mainly to decreased Cd uptake and the inhibition of Cd transportation from roots to shoots and from leaves to grains.These findings elucidate the underlying mechanisms of the ABA-mediated response to Cd stress in rice and provide a practical reference for coping with Cd pollution in farmlands.展开更多
The secondary cell wall(SCW)is essential for plant growth and development in vascular plants,and its biosynthesis is mainly controlled by a complex hierarchical regulatory network involving multiple transcription fact...The secondary cell wall(SCW)is essential for plant growth and development in vascular plants,and its biosynthesis is mainly controlled by a complex hierarchical regulatory network involving multiple transcription factors(TFs)at the transcription level.However,TFs that specifically regulate secondary xylem have not been widely reported.In this study,we described a poplar KNOTTED1-like homeobox(KNOX)TF PtoKNAT3a1,which was mainly expressed in the expanding xylem cells of stems.PtoKNAT3a1 overexpression caused fiber SCW thickening and increased all measured SCW compositions by upregulating the expression of SCW-biosynthetic genes and-associated TFs,but had no effect on the vessels of SCW.The opposite phenotype was observed in the PtoKNAT3a1-knockout lines.Hence,we further demonstrated that Pto-KNAT3a1 could physically interact with the NAC master switches PtoWND2A/3A to enhance the expression of downstream MYB TFs and SCW biosynthetic genes(including PtoMYB20,PtoMYB21,PtoMYB90,PtoCoMT2,PtoGT43B and PtoCesA8).Meanwhile,the studies also demonstrate that the KNAT3 has functional differentiation in xylem development.Taken together,these data suggest that the KNAT3a1-WND2A/3A module positively regulates fiber development of the secondary xylem in poplar via the WND2A/3A-mediated hierarchical regulatory network,and supplies useful information for fiber SCW formation.The research not only deepens the understanding of the hierarchical regulatory network affecting SCW formation but also supplies genetic resources and molecular targets for plant fiber utilization.展开更多
Understanding bacterial strategies for coping with heavy metal stress is essential for elucidating their resilience in contaminated environments.However,whether cell wall exfoliation contributes to bacterial tolerance...Understanding bacterial strategies for coping with heavy metal stress is essential for elucidating their resilience in contaminated environments.However,whether cell wall exfoliation contributes to bacterial tolerance under heavy metal stress,such as cadmium(Cd)exposure,remains unclear and requires further investigation.In this study,we reveal a novel self-protective mechanism in Stenotrophomonas sp.H225 isolated from a Cd-contaminated farmland soil,which underwent controlled cell wall exfoliation and regeneration in response to Cd stress up to 200 mg L-1.Transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses revealed that the exfoliated cell wall fragments served as extracellular Cd sinks,thereby reducing intracellular Cd accumulation.Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay indicated progressive peptidoglycan(PG)degradation,with exfoliated PG concentration in solution increasing from 148 ng mL-1 at 0 mg L-1 Cd to 240 ng mL-1 at 200 mg L-1 Cd.This degradation was counteracted by the compensatory upregulation of PG biosynthesis genes,with the enrichment ratio reaching up to 0.83,facilitating cell wall reconstruction.Transcriptomic analysis and gene knockout experiments identified mtgA(encoding a monofunctional transglycosylase)as a key determinant in cell wall repair and Cd resistance.To our knowledge,this is the first mechanistic evidence that bacteria can mitigate heavy metal toxicity through dynamic cell wall remodeling involving exfoliation and regeneration.This finding enhances our understanding of microbial survival strategies under environmental stress and highlights potential targets for engineering metal-tolerant strains for bioremediation applications.展开更多
Aluminium(Al)toxicity is one of the key factors limiting crop output in acidic soils,but until now little has been known about how Al is regulated transcriptionally in plants.This study identified Arabidopsis NAC tran...Aluminium(Al)toxicity is one of the key factors limiting crop output in acidic soils,but until now little has been known about how Al is regulated transcriptionally in plants.This study identified Arabidopsis NAC transcription factor ANAC050 in the regulation of Al tolerance.ANAC050 was located in the nucleus and displayed constitutive expression in the silique,flower,leaf,stem,and root,despite the fact that Al stress decreased its expression and protein accumulation.When compared with the Columbia ecotype wild-type,anac050 mutants that lacked function of ANAC050 exhibited Al sensitivity phenotype,while transgenic lines that overexpressed ANAC050 showed an Al-resistant phenotype,indicating the favorable influence of ANAC050 on preserving Al tolerance in plants.Further analysis indicated that anac050 mutants accumulated more Al in roots,implying that ANAC050 may confer a potential operation of an Al exclusion mechanism.Interestingly,anac050 mutants had down-regulated the expression of the genes encoding MULTIDRUG AND TOXIC COMPOUND EXTRUSION(MATE)and AL-ACTIVATED MALATE TRANSPORTER(ALMT1),which were involved in the secretion of citrate and malate,even though there was no evidence of a direct interaction between them,suggesting ANAC050 may mediate the secretion of citrate and malate indirectly.Together with the decreased hemicellulose content,lower Al content was also discovered in root cell walls and hemicelluloses of anac050 mutants,pointing to a potential interaction between ANAC017 and XYLOGLUCAN ENDOTRANSGLUCOSYLASE/HYDROLASE(XTH).Although there was no evidence of a direct interaction between ANAC050 and XTH31,it is worth mentioning that the expression of XTH31,which is essential for xyloglucan modification,was down-regulated in anac050 mutants irrespective of the amount of Al given.In conclusion,our findings showed that ANAC050 contributed to Al resistance by indirect control of the release of organic acids and the accumulation of cell wall hemicelluloses.展开更多
Glycosyltransferases(GTs)constitute a diverse family of synthetic polysaccharides with important roles in plant growth and development.This study characterized the GT14 family gene BpGT14;6 of birch(Betula platyphylla...Glycosyltransferases(GTs)constitute a diverse family of synthetic polysaccharides with important roles in plant growth and development.This study characterized the GT14 family gene BpGT14;6 of birch(Betula platyphylla Suk.).BpGT14;6 was highly expressed in the xylem and stem of birch plants.Subcellular localization analysis suggested that BpGT14;6 was located in the Golgi apparatus.RNA interference(RNAi)silencing of BpGT14;6 revealed lower lignin,hemicellulose,and pectin contents compared to wild type(WT)plants.Following treatment with abscisic acid(ABA),compared to WT plants,RNAi-BpGT14;6 plants were more sensitive to ABA,suffered more membrane lipid damage,and accumulated more reactive oxygen species.The inhibition of BpGT14;6 expression narrowed the birch xylem and thinned the cell wall,and increased the expression of multiple ABA pathway-related genes in birch under ABA treatment.Compared to WT plants,RNAi-BpGT14;6 plants showed increased tolerance to drought stress.Promoter analysis revealed that BpGT14;6 is involved in hormone regulation and adaptation to adversity.Using the 1156 bp BpGT14;6 promoter as bait,two potential transcription factors,BpWRKY1 and BpARF2,were identified through Y1H screening that may regulate its expression.EMSA confirmed that BpWRKY1 and BpARF2 can directly bind to the W-BOX and AuxRE cis-acting elements on the BpGT14;6 promoter,respectively.The collective results suggest that BpGT14;6 affects birch xylem and cell wall development by affecting lignin,hemicellulose,and pectin synthesis,and participates in birch adversity adaptation.展开更多
This study aimed to investigate the effect of light water loss on the mechanical injury of Actinidia arguta fruit by regulating cell wall metabolism.By comparing the effect of water loss on mechanical injury of Actini...This study aimed to investigate the effect of light water loss on the mechanical injury of Actinidia arguta fruit by regulating cell wall metabolism.By comparing the effect of water loss on mechanical injury of Actinidia arguta fruit after simulated transport vibration,the changes in sensory quality and cell wall metabolism during storage were measured,compared with non-water-loss simulated transport vibration as the control.S1 and S2 of hardness after light water loss were 11.53%and 13.3%lower than the CK group for the same period,and the decay rate was 1.5 and 1.36 times higher than the CK group.Light water loss slowed the growth rate of pectin and cellulose and decreased the activities of polygalacturonase(PG),pectin methylesterase(PME),pectinlyase(PL),cellulase,β-glucosidase(β-Glu),andβ-galactosidase(β-Gal).Electron and transmission microscopy imaging show that light water loss helps maintain cell wall structure and slows down cell wall degradation.The results indicate that light water loss alleviates post-harvest mechanical injury in Actinidia arguta by regulating cell wall metabolism and inhibiting cell wall degradation,thereby contributing to the maintenance of cell structural integrity to maintain fruit quality.展开更多
Ripening is a process involving various morphological,physiological,and biochemical changes in fruits.This process is affected by modifications in the cell wall structure,particularly in the composition of polysacchar...Ripening is a process involving various morphological,physiological,and biochemical changes in fruits.This process is affected by modifications in the cell wall structure,particularly in the composition of polysaccharides and proteins.The cell wall assembly is a network of polysaccharides and proteoglycans named the arabinoxylan pectin arabinogalactan protein1(APAP1).The complex consists of the arabinogalactan protein(AGP)core with the pectin domain including arabinogalactan(AG)type II,homogalacturonan(HG),and rhamnogalacturonan I(RG-I).The present paper aims to determine the impact of a disturbance in the synthesis of one constituent on the integrity of the cell wall.Therefore,in the current work,we have tested the impact of modified expression of the SlP4H3 gene connected with proline hydroxylase(P4H)activity on AGP presence in the fruit matrix.Using an immunolabelling technique(CLSM),an immunogold method(TEM),molecular tools,and calcium mapping(SEM-EDS),we have demonstrated that disturbances in AGP synthesis affect the entire cell wall structure.Changes in the spatio-temporal AGP distribution may be related to the formation of a network between AGPs with other cell wall components.Moreover,the modified structure of the cell wall assembly induces morphological changes visible at the cellular level during the progression of the ripening process.These results support the hypothesis that AGPs and pectins are required for the proper progression of the physiological processes occurring in fruits.展开更多
Lodging presents a significant challenge in cultivating high-yield crops with extensive above-ground biomass,yet the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon in the Solanaceae family remain largely unexplored.I...Lodging presents a significant challenge in cultivating high-yield crops with extensive above-ground biomass,yet the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon in the Solanaceae family remain largely unexplored.In this study,we identified a gene,CaSLR1(Capsicum annuum Stem Lodging Resistance 1),which encodes a MYELOBLASTOSIS(MYB)family transcription factor,from a lodgingaffected C.annuum EMS mutant.The suppression of CaSLR1 expression in pepper led to notable stem lodging,reduced thickness of the secondary cell wall,and decreased stem strength.A similar phenotype was observed in tomato with the knockdown of SlMYB61,the orthologous gene to CaSLR1.Further investigations demonstrated that CaNAC6,a gene involved in secondary cell wall(SCW)formation,is co-expressed with CaSLR1 and acts as a positive regulator of its expression,as confirmed through yeast one-hybrid,dual-luciferase reporter assays,and electrophoretic mobility shift assays.These findings elucidate the CaNAC6-CaSLR1 module that contributes to lodging resistance,emphasizing the critical role of CaSLR1 in the lodging resistance regulatory network.展开更多
Wood quality is predominantly determined by the amount and the composition of secondary cell walls(SCWs).Consequently,unraveling the molecular regulatory mechanisms governing SCW formation is of paramount importance f...Wood quality is predominantly determined by the amount and the composition of secondary cell walls(SCWs).Consequently,unraveling the molecular regulatory mechanisms governing SCW formation is of paramount importance for genetic engineering aimed at enhancing wood properties.Although SCW formation is known to be governed by a hierarchical gene regulatory network(HGRN),our understanding of how a HGRN operates and regulates the formation of heterogeneous SCWs for plant development and adaption to ever-changing environment remains limited.In this review,we examined the HGRNs governing SCW formation and highlighted the significant key differences between herbaceous Arabidopsis and woody plant poplar.We clarified many confusions in existing literatures regarding the HGRNs and their orthologous gene names and functions.Additionally,we revealed many network motifs including feed-forward loops,feed-back loops,and negative and positive autoregulation in the HGRNs.We also conducted a thorough review of post-transcriptional and post-translational aspects,protein-protein interactions,and epigenetic modifications of the HGRNs.Furthermore,we summarized how the HGRNs respond to environmental factors and cues,influencing SCW biosynthesis through regulatory cascades,including many regulatory chains,wiring regulations,and network motifs.Finally,we highlighted the future research directions for gaining a further understanding of molecular regulatory mechanisms underlying SCW formation.展开更多
基金supported by the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-119)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB1490000)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270283 and 32570332)the State Key Laboratory of Plant Trait Design。
摘要As a fundamental feature of plant cells,the cell wall sculpts plant architecture and governs environmental interactions.The cell wall is a dynamic matrix that exhibits both rigidity and plasticity,not only providing structural support but also serving as a critical signaling hub to regulate plant growth,development,and stress adaptation.Although long underappreciated,the signaling role of the cell wall has been brought to the forefront by recent breakthroughs,which have profoundly advanced our understanding of its importance and regulatory mechanisms.In this review,we summarize recent progress in cell wall signaling,particularly focusing on cell wall-derived signals,cell wall sensing mechanisms,and the functional roles of cell wall signaling in plant vegetative growth,reproduction,and abiotic stress responses.
基金supported by the Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Program(BE2022373)the Independent Research Project of State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding(SKLTGBNJ2024-005)the Graduate Research and Innovation Projects of Jiangsu Province(KYCX23_1245).
摘要Understanding the genetic and regulatory mechanisms underlying wood traits and secondary cell wall(ScW)development in Ginkgo biloba is crucial for improving wood quality.We identified key genes related to wood traits and ScW development through integrated genome-wide association studies(GwAs),transcriptome-wide association studies(TWAs),and weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA).Cellulose biosynthesis in the ScW is catalyzed by the CesA4-CesA7-CesA8complex encoded by GbCesA4,GbCesA7,and GbCesA8A/8B.These CesA genes form a co-expression network with TUBA/TUBB and EG,indicating coordination among cellulose synthesis,cytoskeletal guidance,and cell wall remodeling.Additionally,loss of function of GbCesA8B caused only a slight reduction in cellulose content,supporting potential functional redundancy between GbCesA8A and GbCesA8B.For hemicellulose biosynthesis,GbCSLA9A/9B and IRX9/IRX14 were major contributors to mannan/glucomannan and xylan synthesis,respectively,and formed a co-expression network with UXS,UXE,IRX7,GXMT,and URGT,spanning nucleotide sugar supply,transport,and polymer elongation and modification.Moreover,MYB46 may regulate mannan/glucomannan biosynthesis in the SCW by activating CSLA9 transcription.For lignin biosynthesis,TWAS identified multiple genes involved in phenylalanine biosynthesis,phenylpropanoid metabolism,and lignin monomer polymerization,including ADT/PDT,PAL,and PER,as well as MYB91 and several bHLH genes that may positively regulate lignin accumulation.Furthermore,several transcription factors potentially involved in ScW development were identified,including GATA9 as a putative positive regulator,WRKY12 and HB15 as potential negative regulators,and ELF6,which may facilitate tracheid expansion.Our findings provide valuable insights into the genetic regulation of wood traits and ScW development in Ginkgo.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(25ZR1401177)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(25Z031503718)the Yangtze River Delta Science and Technology Innovation Community Joint Research(Basic Research)Project(2025CSJZN01300).
摘要Plant small RNAs(sRNAs)are well established as intracellular regulators of gene expression and,more recently,as mediators of trans-kingdom RNA interference against invading pathogens.However,whether extracellular sRNAs can modulate plant immunity through host-intrinsic mechanisms remains largely unexplored.In this study,using the tomato–Phytophthora capsici pathosystem,we systematically profiled apoplastic sRNAs during infection and revealed selective enrichment of specific sRNAs in the apoplast.Among these,we found that miR408b is strongly induced upon pathogen invasion and preferentially accumulated extracellularly.Rather than entering pathogen cells,apoplastic miR408b functions as a mobile immune signal,moving systemically to distal tissues.We identified SlGAUT12,which encodes a galacturonosyltransferase required for homogalacturonan biosynthesis,as a direct target of miR408b and a negative regulator of tomato immunity.miR408b-mediated silencing of SlGAUT12 compromises cell wall integrity and promotes the accumulation of immunogenic oligogalacturonides,thereby robustly activating damage-associated molecular pattern(DAMP)-triggered immunity.Together,our findings reveal a previously unrecognized role for apoplastic miRNAs in coordinating systemic plant immunity through cell wall remodeling and DAMP signaling,providing new molecular targets for the development of RNA-based disease control strategies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32171884)the Applied Basic Research Foundation of Yunnan Province(202301AS070041)+4 种基金the Major Science and Technology Project of Yunnan Province(202402AE090027)L.Y.acknowledges the Candidates of the Young and Middle-Aged Academic Leaders of Yunnan Province(202105 AC160048)the Ten Thousand Talent Program for Young Topnotch Talents of Yunnan Province(YNWR-QNBJ-2020-136)G.D.acknowledges the 111 Project(D21027)the Yunnan Provincial Academician Workstation(YSZJGZZ-2020052).
摘要Biomass structural materials can effectively address the issues of high energy consumption and environmental degradation brought by traditional engineering structural materials.However,natural structural materials often suffer from drawbacks such as low mechanical performance and flammability.Therefore,this study has developed an ultra-strong fire-resistant bamboo composite(UFBC).Natural bamboo(NB)was used as the raw material.After delignification treatment,bamboo fibers are grafted with epoxy groups through in-situ chemical bonding.Subsequently,polymer chains underwent in-situ chemical cross-linking within the bamboo fiber framework,combined with reinforcement from nano silica,resulting in strengthened cell walls.In addition,the softened and expanded cell walls can facilitate the deposition of phosphate and borate salt on the cell walls,forming an N-P-B flame-retardant system within the system.The tensile strength(463 MPa vs NB 112 MPa)and flexural strength(655 MPa vs NB 157 MPa)of UFBC increased fourfold,with a Limiting Oxygen Index(LOI)of 54.4%.Compared to similar bamboo-based composite materials,UFBC exhibits superior environmental friendliness and sustainability throughout its lifecycle,with all 18 environmental factors being optimized(up to a 92%reduction).This study provides an important reference for the application of high-performance biomass structural materials in construction and industry.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32102330).
摘要Apple sweetness is primarily attributed to the high content and perceived sweet taste of fructose.A previous study used an F1 hybrid population of Malus×domestica['Honeycrisp'(HC)×'Qinguan'(QG)(2n=34)]to identify quantitative trait loci(QTLs)for fructose content in fruit,revealing a stable QTL on linkage group(LG)O3 in the HC genetic map.In this study,gene ontology(GO)and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG)analyses of genes within this interval in combination with RNA-sequencing identified a cell wall invertase gene MdCwiNv1,whose expression was highly associated with the dynamic changes in fructose content in parental fruits.The coding sequences were conserved between the two cultivars,while the promoters carried 73 single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs).Based on transcriptional regulatory element prediction,a unique SNP,CWiNV1pro-1o80(A/C),located at-1o80 bp upstream of the ATG start codon in the HC-P1haplotype,was identified and predicted to affect the binding of the transcription factor MdwRKY20.β-glucuronidase(GUS)assays,chromatin immunoprecipitation-quantitative polymerase chain reaction(ChlP-qPcR),dual-luciferase assays,and genetic transformation confirmed that MdWRKY20 specifically binds to the CWiNV1pro-1o80(A)haplotype and significantly suppresses MdCwiNv1 expression,reduces CwiNV activity,and consequently decreases fructose accumulation.This study elucidated the functional role of MdcWiNV1 as a key gene regulating fructose content and clarified how natural mutations in its promoter influence gene expression and sugar composition.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32371796 and W2521030).
摘要Three-dimensional porous foams and aerogels with high compressibilityand elasticity hold great promise for applications in pressure sensing,electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,and thermal insulation.However,their widespread application is often hindered by compromised structural stabilityand inadequate fatigue resistance under repeated compression.Herein,asustainable“top-down”cell wall reconfiguration strategy is proposed to fabricatehighly elastic,fatigue-resistant,and electrically conductive lamellar wood spongefrom natural balsa wood.This strategy involves the conversion of the intrinsiccellular structure of wood into an arch-shaped lamellar architecture reinforcedby chemical cross-linking,followed by coating the lamellar scaffold with conductivepolypyrrole(PPy)via in situ polymerization.The resulting PPy-coatedcross-linked wood sponge(CWS@PPy)demonstrates reversible compressibility,excellent fatigue resistance(∼3.5%plastic deformation after 10,000 cyclesat 40%strain).The strain-induced conductivity changes in CWS@PPy enabletunable EMI shielding effectiveness under cyclic compression and also facilities high-sensitivity pressure sensing(0.72 kPa-1).Additionally,CWS@PPy exhibits a low through-plane thermal conductivity of 0.037 W m-1K-1,which can be dynamically tuned for adaptivethermal management.The proposed mechanically robust and conductive wood sponge provides a versatile and sustainable platform fornext-generation smart devices.
基金supported by the Henan Province Outstanding Foreign Scholar Program(GZS2024005)the International Cooperation program of Henan Province(242102521011)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32002017).
摘要Fruit softening directly impacts its storage life,transportability,and customer acceptance.Auxin plays a key role during fruit ripening,but the underlying mechanisms of how auxin regulates fruit softening remain unclear.In this study,we investigated the regulatory roles of auxin on berry cell wall degradation during grape(Vitis vinifera L.)softening.During grape berry development,berry firmness and auxin content both firstly increase and then decrease,and peaks occur 4–6 weeks after full blooming.Exogenous NAA(α-naphthalene acetic acid,a synthetic auxin)treatment inhibits berry softening by delaying propectin,cellulose,and hemicellulose degradation,which maintains cell wall integrity in the grape flesh.Weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA)showed that VvLBD13,correlated with VvARF19,could be a key gene in this delaying of berry softening,and is involved in auxin signal transduction and cell wall degradation metabolism.Overexpression and transient overexpression of VvLBD13 in tomato or in grape berry indicate that VvLBD13 accelerates hemicellulose degradation by binding the promoters of VvXTH10(xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolase 10)and VvEXPLA1(expansion-like A1),which results in rapid softening after veraison.Collectively,this research furnishes an exhaustive understanding of the auxin-driven regulatory mechanisms of grape berry softening.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD2200502_3)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32400247 and 32401906)the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-119)。
摘要The plant cell wall is an extremely complicated natural nanoscale structure composed of cellulose microfibrils embedded in a matrix of noncellulosic polysaccharides,further reinforced by the phenolic compound lignins in some cell types.Such a network formed by the interactions of multiscale polymers actually reflects functional form of the cell wall to meet the requirements of plant cell functionalization.Therefore,how plants assemble cell wall functional structure is fundamental in plant biology and critical for crop trait formation and domestication as well.Due to the lack of effective analytical techniques to characterize this fundamental but complex network,it remains difficult to establish direct links between cell-wall genes and phenotypes.The roles of plant cell walls are often underestimated as indirect.Over the past decades,many genes involved in cell wall biosynthesis,modification,and remodeling have been identified.The application of a variety of state-of-the-art techniques has made it possible to reveal the fine cell wall networks and polymer interactions.Hence,many exciting advances in cell wall biology have been achieved in recent years.This review provides an updated overview of the mechanistic and conceptual insights in cell wall functionality,and prospects the opportunities and challenges in this field.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(2021ZKPY007).
摘要Glycosylphosphatidylinositol(GPI)anchoring represents a fundamental post-translational modification in eukaryotic cells.In fungi,this modification facilitates diverse biological functions through protein targeting to the cell wall,yet research on its roles in plant pathogenic fungi remains limited.This study elucidates the function of GPI anchoring in the maize fungal pathogen Cochlibolus heterostrophus.The research demonstrates widespread accumulation of GPI-anchored proteins in hyphae,appressorium and infection hyphae of C.heterostrophus.Deletion of ChGPI7,encoding a crucial enzyme in GPI anchor biosynthesis,substantially reduced vegetative growth,conidiation,and virulence through impaired appressorium formation and invasive growth.The ΔChgpi7 mutants exhibited marked deficiencies in cell wall integrity,leading to decreased stress resistance.Both ChGPI7 deletion and hydro fluoric acid(HF)pyridine treatment eliminated cell wall GPI-anchored proteins and exposed chitin,indicating that GPI-anchored proteins shield chitin from host immune recognition.Analysis identified 124 predicted GPI-anchored proteins in C.heterostrophus,including the putative cell wall glycoprotein ChFEM1.The deletion of ChFEM1 similarly reduced virulence and compromised infection structures and cell wall integrity.Additionally,ChGPI7 influenced both the cell wall localization and protein abundance of ChFEM1.These findings demonstrate that GPI anchoring mediates cell wall integrity and immune evasion during C.heterostrophus infection.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32171623 and 31770548)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2016YFD0800306 and 2017YFD0800305).
摘要Arsenic(As)pollution seriously threatens human and ecological health.Microalgal cell wall and extracellular polymeric substances(EPS)are known to interactwith As,but their roles in the As resistance,accumulation and speciation inmicroalgae remain unclear.Here,we used two strains of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii,namely CC-125(wild type)and CC-503(cell walldeficientmutant),to examine the algal growth,EPS synthesis,As adsorption,absorption and transformation under 10–1000μg/L As(III)and As(V)treatments for 96 h.In both strains,the As absorption increased after the EPS removal,but the growth,As adsorption,and transformation of C.reinhardtii declined.The CC-125 strain was more tolerant to As stress and more efficient in EPS production,As accumulation,and redox transformation than CC-503,irrespective of EPS presence or absence.Three-dimension excitation-emission matrix(3DEEM)and attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy(ATR-IR)analyses showed that As was bound with functional groups in the EPS and cell wall,such as-COOH,NH and-OH in proteins,polysaccharides and amino acids.Together,this study demonstrated that EPS and cell wall acted as barriers to lower the As uptake by C.reinhardtii.However,the cell wall mutant strain wasmore susceptible to As toxicity due to lower EPS induction and higher As absorption.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32172774)the Key Research and Development and Promotion of Special(Science and Technology)Project of Henan Province(No.242102110018).
摘要Background It is important to promote intestinal development and maturation of chicks for feed digestion and utilization,intestinal health,and disease resistance.This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary yeast cell wall polysaccharides(YCWP)addition on intestinal development and maturation of chickens and its potential action mechanism.Methods 180 one-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers were randomly assigned to three groups containing control(basal diets without any antibiotics or anticoccidial drug),bacitracin methylene disalicylate(BMD)-treated group(50 mg/kg)and YCWP-supplemented group(100 mg/kg).Results Compared with control group,in-feed antibiotic BMD continuous administration significantly decreased crypt depth(d 21)and villus height(d 42)along with mucosal maltase activity(d 42)in the ileum(P<0.05).Also,BMD markedly downregulated gene expression levels ofβ-catenin,lysozyme,occludin and FABP-2(d 21)and innate immune related genes CD83 and MHC-I mRNA levels(d 42,P<0.05),and decreased goblet cell counts in the ileum of chickens(d 21 and d 42,P<0.05).While,TLR-2,TLR-6 and iNOS mRNA abundances were notably upregulated by BMD treatment(d 42,P<0.05).Nevertheless,dietary YCWP addition significantly increased the ratio of villus height to crypt depth(d 21),villus surface area(d 21 and d 42),ileal alkaline phosphatase and maltase activities as well as goblet cell(d 21 and d 42)and IgA-producing plasma cell numbers as compared to BMD treatment(d 21,P<0.05).YCWP addition also upregulated gene expression levels of Lgr5,Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway related gene(Wnt3,β-catenin,d 21;β-catenin,d 42),intestinal cells proliferation marker Ki-67 and barrier function related genes(occludin,d 21 and d 42,P<0.05).Moreover,YCWP significantly increased antigen presenting cell marker related genes(MHC-II,d 21;CD83 and MHC-I,d 42),TLR-1,TLR-2 and TLR-6 mRNA levels(d 21,P<0.05).Cecal microbiome analysis showed that YCWP addition obviously improved cecal microbial composition,as indicated by increasing relative abundance of Fournierella,Psychrobacter and Ruminiclostridium on d 21,and Alistipes and Lactobacillus on d 42,which were positively related with gut development and maturation related indexes(P<0.05).Conclusion Collectively, YCWP promoted yet antibiotic BMD delayed intestinal morphological and immunologicaldevelopment linked with modulating gut microbiome in chickens.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A2024)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD2301300).
摘要Cadmium(Cd)uptake by rice plants and its subsequent movement through food chains pose a notable risk to the health of both plants and humans.Therefore,understanding the fundamental mechanisms underlying the uptake and movement process is essential.Through transcriptome analysis,we found that numerous abscisic acid(ABA)-related genes responded to Cd stress.Exogenous application of ABA significantly reduced Cd accumulation in the shoots and roots of rice plants.The increased ascorbate peroxidase(APX)enzyme activity,decreased H2O2 content,and elevated Cd tolerance index collectively suggest that ABA may mitigate the toxicity of Cd in rice plants.Further study revealed that exogenous ABA reduced Cd accumulation by regulating Cd transport and cell wall sequestration.Consistently,mutation of the ABA signaling factor OsABI5 resulted in a significant increase in Cd accumulation in shoots.Moreover,foliar spraying of ABA during the grain-filling stage significantly reduced Cd accumulation in rice grains,which was attributed mainly to decreased Cd uptake and the inhibition of Cd transportation from roots to shoots and from leaves to grains.These findings elucidate the underlying mechanisms of the ABA-mediated response to Cd stress in rice and provide a practical reference for coping with Cd pollution in farmlands.
基金supported by grants from the Biological Breeding-National Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2023ZD0406803)the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2021YFD2200204)+2 种基金the National Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32071791 and 32271835)the Chongqing Youth Top Talent Program(Grant No.CQYC201905028)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.XDJK2020B036).
摘要The secondary cell wall(SCW)is essential for plant growth and development in vascular plants,and its biosynthesis is mainly controlled by a complex hierarchical regulatory network involving multiple transcription factors(TFs)at the transcription level.However,TFs that specifically regulate secondary xylem have not been widely reported.In this study,we described a poplar KNOTTED1-like homeobox(KNOX)TF PtoKNAT3a1,which was mainly expressed in the expanding xylem cells of stems.PtoKNAT3a1 overexpression caused fiber SCW thickening and increased all measured SCW compositions by upregulating the expression of SCW-biosynthetic genes and-associated TFs,but had no effect on the vessels of SCW.The opposite phenotype was observed in the PtoKNAT3a1-knockout lines.Hence,we further demonstrated that Pto-KNAT3a1 could physically interact with the NAC master switches PtoWND2A/3A to enhance the expression of downstream MYB TFs and SCW biosynthetic genes(including PtoMYB20,PtoMYB21,PtoMYB90,PtoCoMT2,PtoGT43B and PtoCesA8).Meanwhile,the studies also demonstrate that the KNAT3 has functional differentiation in xylem development.Taken together,these data suggest that the KNAT3a1-WND2A/3A module positively regulates fiber development of the secondary xylem in poplar via the WND2A/3A-mediated hierarchical regulatory network,and supplies useful information for fiber SCW formation.The research not only deepens the understanding of the hierarchical regulatory network affecting SCW formation but also supplies genetic resources and molecular targets for plant fiber utilization.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 42377004 and 41991334)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 226-2025-0004)+1 种基金the China Agriculture Research System (No. CARS-01)the opportunity granted by the China Scholarship Council (No. 202406320448)
摘要Understanding bacterial strategies for coping with heavy metal stress is essential for elucidating their resilience in contaminated environments.However,whether cell wall exfoliation contributes to bacterial tolerance under heavy metal stress,such as cadmium(Cd)exposure,remains unclear and requires further investigation.In this study,we reveal a novel self-protective mechanism in Stenotrophomonas sp.H225 isolated from a Cd-contaminated farmland soil,which underwent controlled cell wall exfoliation and regeneration in response to Cd stress up to 200 mg L-1.Transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses revealed that the exfoliated cell wall fragments served as extracellular Cd sinks,thereby reducing intracellular Cd accumulation.Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay indicated progressive peptidoglycan(PG)degradation,with exfoliated PG concentration in solution increasing from 148 ng mL-1 at 0 mg L-1 Cd to 240 ng mL-1 at 200 mg L-1 Cd.This degradation was counteracted by the compensatory upregulation of PG biosynthesis genes,with the enrichment ratio reaching up to 0.83,facilitating cell wall reconstruction.Transcriptomic analysis and gene knockout experiments identified mtgA(encoding a monofunctional transglycosylase)as a key determinant in cell wall repair and Cd resistance.To our knowledge,this is the first mechanistic evidence that bacteria can mitigate heavy metal toxicity through dynamic cell wall remodeling involving exfoliation and regeneration.This finding enhances our understanding of microbial survival strategies under environmental stress and highlights potential targets for engineering metal-tolerant strains for bioremediation applications.
基金supported by the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42230711)。
摘要Aluminium(Al)toxicity is one of the key factors limiting crop output in acidic soils,but until now little has been known about how Al is regulated transcriptionally in plants.This study identified Arabidopsis NAC transcription factor ANAC050 in the regulation of Al tolerance.ANAC050 was located in the nucleus and displayed constitutive expression in the silique,flower,leaf,stem,and root,despite the fact that Al stress decreased its expression and protein accumulation.When compared with the Columbia ecotype wild-type,anac050 mutants that lacked function of ANAC050 exhibited Al sensitivity phenotype,while transgenic lines that overexpressed ANAC050 showed an Al-resistant phenotype,indicating the favorable influence of ANAC050 on preserving Al tolerance in plants.Further analysis indicated that anac050 mutants accumulated more Al in roots,implying that ANAC050 may confer a potential operation of an Al exclusion mechanism.Interestingly,anac050 mutants had down-regulated the expression of the genes encoding MULTIDRUG AND TOXIC COMPOUND EXTRUSION(MATE)and AL-ACTIVATED MALATE TRANSPORTER(ALMT1),which were involved in the secretion of citrate and malate,even though there was no evidence of a direct interaction between them,suggesting ANAC050 may mediate the secretion of citrate and malate indirectly.Together with the decreased hemicellulose content,lower Al content was also discovered in root cell walls and hemicelluloses of anac050 mutants,pointing to a potential interaction between ANAC017 and XYLOGLUCAN ENDOTRANSGLUCOSYLASE/HYDROLASE(XTH).Although there was no evidence of a direct interaction between ANAC050 and XTH31,it is worth mentioning that the expression of XTH31,which is essential for xyloglucan modification,was down-regulated in anac050 mutants irrespective of the amount of Al given.In conclusion,our findings showed that ANAC050 contributed to Al resistance by indirect control of the release of organic acids and the accumulation of cell wall hemicelluloses.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.31870588 and 31200463)The Innovation Project of State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding(Northeast Forestry University)(Grant No.2022A03)Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program.
摘要Glycosyltransferases(GTs)constitute a diverse family of synthetic polysaccharides with important roles in plant growth and development.This study characterized the GT14 family gene BpGT14;6 of birch(Betula platyphylla Suk.).BpGT14;6 was highly expressed in the xylem and stem of birch plants.Subcellular localization analysis suggested that BpGT14;6 was located in the Golgi apparatus.RNA interference(RNAi)silencing of BpGT14;6 revealed lower lignin,hemicellulose,and pectin contents compared to wild type(WT)plants.Following treatment with abscisic acid(ABA),compared to WT plants,RNAi-BpGT14;6 plants were more sensitive to ABA,suffered more membrane lipid damage,and accumulated more reactive oxygen species.The inhibition of BpGT14;6 expression narrowed the birch xylem and thinned the cell wall,and increased the expression of multiple ABA pathway-related genes in birch under ABA treatment.Compared to WT plants,RNAi-BpGT14;6 plants showed increased tolerance to drought stress.Promoter analysis revealed that BpGT14;6 is involved in hormone regulation and adaptation to adversity.Using the 1156 bp BpGT14;6 promoter as bait,two potential transcription factors,BpWRKY1 and BpARF2,were identified through Y1H screening that may regulate its expression.EMSA confirmed that BpWRKY1 and BpARF2 can directly bind to the W-BOX and AuxRE cis-acting elements on the BpGT14;6 promoter,respectively.The collective results suggest that BpGT14;6 affects birch xylem and cell wall development by affecting lignin,hemicellulose,and pectin synthesis,and participates in birch adversity adaptation.
基金supported by the Liaoning Provincial Department of Education Scientific Research Funding Project(LSNJC202010)the First Batch of Liaoning'Unveiling Leader'Scientific and Technological Projects(2021JH1/10400036)the Liaoning Economic Forest Research Institute Joint Innovation Project(2023023).
摘要This study aimed to investigate the effect of light water loss on the mechanical injury of Actinidia arguta fruit by regulating cell wall metabolism.By comparing the effect of water loss on mechanical injury of Actinidia arguta fruit after simulated transport vibration,the changes in sensory quality and cell wall metabolism during storage were measured,compared with non-water-loss simulated transport vibration as the control.S1 and S2 of hardness after light water loss were 11.53%and 13.3%lower than the CK group for the same period,and the decay rate was 1.5 and 1.36 times higher than the CK group.Light water loss slowed the growth rate of pectin and cellulose and decreased the activities of polygalacturonase(PG),pectin methylesterase(PME),pectinlyase(PL),cellulase,β-glucosidase(β-Glu),andβ-galactosidase(β-Gal).Electron and transmission microscopy imaging show that light water loss helps maintain cell wall structure and slows down cell wall degradation.The results indicate that light water loss alleviates post-harvest mechanical injury in Actinidia arguta by regulating cell wall metabolism and inhibiting cell wall degradation,thereby contributing to the maintenance of cell structural integrity to maintain fruit quality.
基金funded by the National Science Center,Poland(SONATA 16,grant number 2020/39/D/NZ9/00232)supported by the COST Action‘Roxy-COST’(CA:18210)which is funded by the European Cooperation in Science&Technologyfinanced by the European Regional Development Fund of the European Union and Greek national funds through the Operational Competitiveness,Entrepreneurship and Innovation,under the call RESEARCH-CREATE-INNOVATE(project code:T2EDK-01332:n-Tomatomics-Development of new tomato cultivars by using-omics technologies).
摘要Ripening is a process involving various morphological,physiological,and biochemical changes in fruits.This process is affected by modifications in the cell wall structure,particularly in the composition of polysaccharides and proteins.The cell wall assembly is a network of polysaccharides and proteoglycans named the arabinoxylan pectin arabinogalactan protein1(APAP1).The complex consists of the arabinogalactan protein(AGP)core with the pectin domain including arabinogalactan(AG)type II,homogalacturonan(HG),and rhamnogalacturonan I(RG-I).The present paper aims to determine the impact of a disturbance in the synthesis of one constituent on the integrity of the cell wall.Therefore,in the current work,we have tested the impact of modified expression of the SlP4H3 gene connected with proline hydroxylase(P4H)activity on AGP presence in the fruit matrix.Using an immunolabelling technique(CLSM),an immunogold method(TEM),molecular tools,and calcium mapping(SEM-EDS),we have demonstrated that disturbances in AGP synthesis affect the entire cell wall structure.Changes in the spatio-temporal AGP distribution may be related to the formation of a network between AGPs with other cell wall components.Moreover,the modified structure of the cell wall assembly induces morphological changes visible at the cellular level during the progression of the ripening process.These results support the hypothesis that AGPs and pectins are required for the proper progression of the physiological processes occurring in fruits.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32172584)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2021JJ30339)+1 种基金the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(CX20200655)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32002040).
摘要Lodging presents a significant challenge in cultivating high-yield crops with extensive above-ground biomass,yet the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon in the Solanaceae family remain largely unexplored.In this study,we identified a gene,CaSLR1(Capsicum annuum Stem Lodging Resistance 1),which encodes a MYELOBLASTOSIS(MYB)family transcription factor,from a lodgingaffected C.annuum EMS mutant.The suppression of CaSLR1 expression in pepper led to notable stem lodging,reduced thickness of the secondary cell wall,and decreased stem strength.A similar phenotype was observed in tomato with the knockdown of SlMYB61,the orthologous gene to CaSLR1.Further investigations demonstrated that CaNAC6,a gene involved in secondary cell wall(SCW)formation,is co-expressed with CaSLR1 and acts as a positive regulator of its expression,as confirmed through yeast one-hybrid,dual-luciferase reporter assays,and electrophoretic mobility shift assays.These findings elucidate the CaNAC6-CaSLR1 module that contributes to lodging resistance,emphasizing the critical role of CaSLR1 in the lodging resistance regulatory network.
基金supported by the scientific research start funds of Heilongjiang University.
摘要Wood quality is predominantly determined by the amount and the composition of secondary cell walls(SCWs).Consequently,unraveling the molecular regulatory mechanisms governing SCW formation is of paramount importance for genetic engineering aimed at enhancing wood properties.Although SCW formation is known to be governed by a hierarchical gene regulatory network(HGRN),our understanding of how a HGRN operates and regulates the formation of heterogeneous SCWs for plant development and adaption to ever-changing environment remains limited.In this review,we examined the HGRNs governing SCW formation and highlighted the significant key differences between herbaceous Arabidopsis and woody plant poplar.We clarified many confusions in existing literatures regarding the HGRNs and their orthologous gene names and functions.Additionally,we revealed many network motifs including feed-forward loops,feed-back loops,and negative and positive autoregulation in the HGRNs.We also conducted a thorough review of post-transcriptional and post-translational aspects,protein-protein interactions,and epigenetic modifications of the HGRNs.Furthermore,we summarized how the HGRNs respond to environmental factors and cues,influencing SCW biosynthesis through regulatory cascades,including many regulatory chains,wiring regulations,and network motifs.Finally,we highlighted the future research directions for gaining a further understanding of molecular regulatory mechanisms underlying SCW formation.