To understand the responses of flag leaf shape in rice to elevated CO2 environment and their genetic characteristics, quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for flag leaf shape in rice were mapped onto the molecular marker ...To understand the responses of flag leaf shape in rice to elevated CO2 environment and their genetic characteristics, quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for flag leaf shape in rice were mapped onto the molecular marker linkage map of chromosome segment substitution lines (CSSLs) derived from a cross between a japonica variety Asominori and an indica variety IR24 under free air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE, 200 μmol/mol above current levels) and current CO2 concentration (Ambient, about 370 μmol/mol). Three flag-leaf traits, flag-leaf length (LL), width (LW) and the ratio of LL to LW (RLW), were estimated for each CSSL and their parental varieties. The differences in LL, LW and RLW between parents and in LL and LW within IR24 between FACE and Ambient were significant at 1% level. The continuous distributions and transgressive segregations of LL, LW and RLW were also observed in CSSL population, showing that the three traits were quantitatively inherited under both FACE and Ambient. A total of 16 QTLs for the three traits were detected on chromosomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 11 with LOD (Log10-1ikelihood ratio) scores ranging from 3.0 to 6.7. Among them, four QTLs (qLL-6*, qLL-8* qLW-4* and qRLW-6*) were commonly detected under both FACE and Ambient. Therefore, based on the different responses to elevated CO2 in comparison with current CO2 level, it can be suggested that the expressions of several QTLs associated with flag-leaf shape in rice could be induced by the high CO2 level.展开更多
Two mutants with rolled leaves, temporally designated as rl3(t)-I and rl3(t)-2, were served for exploring the mechanism underlying the rolled leaf characteristic. Except for having typical rolled leaves, the plant...Two mutants with rolled leaves, temporally designated as rl3(t)-I and rl3(t)-2, were served for exploring the mechanism underlying the rolled leaf characteristic. Except for having typical rolled leaves, the plant heights and panicle lengths of rl3(t)-1 and rl3(t)-2 significantly decreased, and the seed-setting rate also decreased when compared with wild type 93-11. Cytological analysis suggested that the rolled leaf phenotype might be caused by the changes of number and size of bulliform cells. Genetic analysis indicated rl3(t)-1 is allelic to rl3(t)-2, and controlled by a recessive gene. Gene mapping result indicated that RL3(t) gene resided in a 46-kb long region governed by the sequence tag site markers S3-39 and S3-36 on rice chromosome 3. The result provides an important clue for further cloning the RL3(t) and understanding the mechanism of rice leaf development.展开更多
Leaf morphology constitutes a key component of the ideotype,and optimal leaf rolling contributes to compact plant architecture.Rapeseed(Brassica napus)is an important oilseed crop;however,the genetic mechanisms underl...Leaf morphology constitutes a key component of the ideotype,and optimal leaf rolling contributes to compact plant architecture.Rapeseed(Brassica napus)is an important oilseed crop;however,the genetic mechanisms underlying leaf shape development remain poorly understood,and corresponding germplasm resources for genetic improvement are limited.In this study,we identified a dominant mutant,INSIDE-ROLLING LEAF1(IRL1),which exhibits inward leaf rolling due to defective mesophyll cell development.The mutant also displays drooping siliques and a semi-dwarf phenotype,accompanied by a reduction of one to two effective branches.Through map-based cloning and functional complementation assays,we confirmed BnaC02G0201100ZS as the causal gene IRL1.This gene encodes LATERAL ORGAN BOUNDARIES DOMAIN6(BnaC02.LBD6).The phenotypic alterations in the IRL1 mutant result from elevated expression of BnaC02.LBD6,driven by a single nucleotide substitution within a DNA binding site in its promoter region.Overexpression of Bna C02.LBD6 recapitulated the IRL1 mutant phenotype,confirming its functional role.Haplotype analysis revealed a rare allelic variant in the BnaC02.LBD6 promoter associated with the unique leaf morphology of IRL1.Transcriptomic profiling indicated significant differential expression of genes involved in adaxial–abaxial leaf polarity establishment,secondary metabolic pathways,and hormone signaling networks.Our findings provide novel insights into the genetic regulation of leaf morphogenesis in rapeseed and offer valuable genetic resources for optimizing plant architecture in breeding programs.展开更多
Leaf shape is highly variable within and among plant species,ranging from slender to oval shaped.This is largely determined by the proximodistal axis of growth.However,little is known about how proximal–distal growth...Leaf shape is highly variable within and among plant species,ranging from slender to oval shaped.This is largely determined by the proximodistal axis of growth.However,little is known about how proximal–distal growth is controlled to determine leaf shape.Here,we show that Arabidopsis leaf and sepal proximodistal growth is tuned by two phytohormones.Two class A AUXIN RESPONSE FACTORs(ARFs),ARF6 and ARF8,activate the transcription of DWARF4,which encodes a key brassinosteroid(BR)biosynthetic enzyme.At the cellular level,the phytohormones promote more directional cell expansion along the proximodistal axis,as well as final cell sizes.BRs promote the demethyl-esterification of cell wall pectins,leading to isotropic in-plane cell wall loosening.Notably,numerical simulation showed that isotropic cell wall loosening could lead to directional cell and organ growth along the proximodistal axis.Taken together,we show that auxin acts through biosynthesis of BRs to determine cell wall mechanics and directional cell growth to generate leaves of variable roundness.展开更多
Leaves are the most important plant parts for photosynthesis and respiration. Many genes are involved in determining leaf shape;however, little is known about the effects of brassinosteroid (BR) signaling-pathway gene...Leaves are the most important plant parts for photosynthesis and respiration. Many genes are involved in determining leaf shape;however, little is known about the effects of brassinosteroid (BR) signaling-pathway genes on the development of leaf shape. Here, the brassinosteroid-responsive RING-H2 (BRH1) gene, which is suppressed by 24-epi-brassinolide treatment, was isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana. The amino acid sequence contained a highly conserved RING finger domain. In a phylogenetic analysis,BRH1 clustered closely with GLYMA11G02470.1. The leaves of brh1 mutant plants were not much different to those of the wild-type, while transgenic plants with high BRH1 expression levels had rounder rosette leaves. Mutants of the BR synthesis pathway also had a similar round leaf phenotype, and greater BRH1 expression levels. Moreover, the related marker genes KNAT1,AtHB13 and ROT4, which are known to control leaf shape, altered transcriptional levels in both transgenic BRH1 and BR-synthesis mutant lines. Thus, BRH1 may be involved in the BR signaling pathway and regulate the growth and development of rosette leaves. Research on BRH1 may prove valuable for understanding the regulatory mechanism of leaf shape and improving the leaf shapes of ornamental plants.展开更多
The leaf shape and leaf area measurement are crucial in plant growth modeling.The castor bean leaf is large,palm-shaped with multiple clefts.The leaf shape simulation and leaf area estimation were less studied.The cir...The leaf shape and leaf area measurement are crucial in plant growth modeling.The castor bean leaf is large,palm-shaped with multiple clefts.The leaf shape simulation and leaf area estimation were less studied.The circular model and nonrectangular hyperbolic model were developed to describe the standard leaf shape of castor bean in this study,providing a model for simulating the leaf shape and a nondestructive way for estimating the leaf area respectively.In addition,a formula was established to estimate the leaf area by the parameter of the standard leaf shape of castor bean.Based on validation results,the circular model fits the landmarks and nonrectangular hyperbolic model fits the lobe margins very well.The leaf area was accurately estimated by using the established formula.This study could provide a theoretical reference for leaf visualization,a nondestructive and easy way to estimate the leaf area for other complex leaves with multiple lobes.展开更多
The morphological diversity of leaf margin shapes is an identifying characteristic of many plant species.In our previous work,BoALG10(α-1,2 glycosyltransferase)was predicted to be a key regulator of leaf margin shape...The morphological diversity of leaf margin shapes is an identifying characteristic of many plant species.In our previous work,BoALG10(α-1,2 glycosyltransferase)was predicted to be a key regulator of leaf margin shape in ornamental kale(Brassica oleracea var.acephala).An alanine and a leucine residue in the conserved domain of the smooth-margined S0835 were replaced by an aspartate and a phenylalanine,respectively,in the corresponding positions of the feathered-margined F0819.However,the expression pattern and function of this gene remain unclear.Here,we examined the expression patterns of BoALG10 using quantitative real-time PCR,and found that statistically significant differences in expression existed between F0819 and S0835 in nine developmental stages.The BoALG10 protein localized to the endoplasmic reticulum.The function of BoALG10 was then examined using complementary mutant assays.The overexpression strains phenocopied the smooth leafmargin after introduction of BoALG10S0835 into the featheredmargined inbred line F0819.Simultaneously,irregular dissections appeared in the leaf margins of knockout mutants KO-1 and KO-2,which were generated by CRISPR/Cas9 technology from the smooth-margined inbred line S0835.Microscopic observation showed that the leafmargin cells of the smooth-margined plants S0835 and OE-3were arranged regularly,while the cells of the feathered-margined plants F0819 and KO-1 were of inconsistent size and distributed in an irregular manner,particularly around the indentations of the leaf.This elucidation of BoALG10 function provides a novel insight into the morphological regulation of leaf margin shape.展开更多
The pollen grain morphology and leaf epiderm shape and microstructural of Rye( Secale cereal ), common wheat and Octoploid Trititrigia were observed with the scanning electron microscope(SEM). The results revealed...The pollen grain morphology and leaf epiderm shape and microstructural of Rye( Secale cereal ), common wheat and Octoploid Trititrigia were observed with the scanning electron microscope(SEM). The results revealed that there were great differences between pollen and leaf epiderm microcosmic morphology in three species. Such characteristics of Octoploid tnticalwere between those of common wheat and Rye. The morphology of pollen grain and leaf epiderm shape counld be used as an index for taxonomy for genera and species, and had somewhat scientif- ic references to identify new multiploid species created by chromosome engineering.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effect of leaf size on fruit quality of kiwi and relevant mechanism. [Method] The correlation between leaf shape and fruit quality of kiwi was studied during 2013-2015. ...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effect of leaf size on fruit quality of kiwi and relevant mechanism. [Method] The correlation between leaf shape and fruit quality of kiwi was studied during 2013-2015. [Result] The results of statistical analysis showed that the sing weight, longitudinal diameter, width, thickness, shape index and juice sugar content of fruit were 75.86±1.68 g, 73.284± 0.70 mm, 41.18±0.51 mm, 35.30±0.25 mm, 1.92±0.01 and (15.66±0.26)%, respec- tively; the length, width, shape index and area of leaf were 14.77±0.20 cm, 14.25± 0.16 cm, 0.94±0.09 and 152.39±3.26 cm^2, respectively; and the length and diameter of petiole were 11.03±0.25 cm and (31.50±0.79 mm)/10, respectively. The results of correlation analysis showed that the single fruit weight of kiwi was strongly positively related to fruit longitudinal diameter, fruit width, fruit thickness and leaf shape index, was significantly positively related to leaf length, was weakly positively related to petiole length, was positively related to leaf area, was weakly negatively related to leaf width and petiole diameter, and was negatively related to juice sugar content. The results of regression analysis showed that there was significant difference be- tween single fruit weight and juice sugar content (F=0.851 8, P〈0.01), instead of fruit longitudinal diameter (F=0.000 6, P〉0.05), fruit width (F=0.001 4, P〉0.05) and fruit thickness (F=0.005 4, P〉0.05); there was significant correlation between single fruit weight and leaf area (F=0.671 5, P〈0.01), instead of leaf length (F=0.139 3, P〉0.05), leaf width (F=0.358 5, P〉0.05) and leaf shape index (F=0.294 0, P〉0.05); there were significant correlations between juice sugar content and leaf length (F= 0.816 1, P〈0.01), leaf width (F=0.970 1, P〈0.01), leaf area (F=0.560 6, P〈0.01) and leaf shape index (F=0.885 1, P〈0.05). [Conclusion] Fruit single weight and oth- er quality properties could be predicted from leaf size, and leaf size can be used as the main basis for judging the quality of fruit.展开更多
One of the most important objectives for breeders is to develop high-yield cultivars.The increase in crop yield has met with bottlenecks after the first green revolution,and more recent efforts have been focusing on a...One of the most important objectives for breeders is to develop high-yield cultivars.The increase in crop yield has met with bottlenecks after the first green revolution,and more recent efforts have been focusing on achieving high photosynthetic efficiency traits in order to enhance the yield.Leaf shape is a significant agronomic trait of upland cotton that affects plant and canopy architecture,yield,and other production attributes.The major leaf shape types,including normal,sub-okra,okra,and super-okra,with varying levels of lobe severity,are controlled by a multiple allelic series of the D-genome locus L-D1.To analyze the effects of L-D1alleles on leaf morphology,photosynthetic related traits and yield of cotton,two sets of near isogenic lines(NILs)with different alleles were constructed in Lumianyan 22(LMY22)and Lumianyan 28(LMY28)backgrounds.The analysis of morphological parameters and the results of virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS)showed that the regulation of leaf shape by L-D1alleles was similar to a gene-dosage effect.Compared with the normal leaf,deeper lobes of the sub-okra leaf improved plant canopy structure by decreasing the leaf area index(LAI)and increasing the light transmittance rate(LTR),and the mid-range LAI of sub-okra leaf also guaranteed the accumulation of cotton biomass.Although the chlorophyll content(SPAD)of sub-okra leaf was lower than those of the other two leaf shapes,the net photosynthetic rate(Pn)of sub-okra leaf was higher than those of okra leaf and normal leaf at most stages.Thus,the improvements in canopy structure,as well as photosynthetic and physiological characteristics,contributed to optimizing the light environment,thereby increasing the total biomass and yield in the lines with a sub-okra leaf shape.Our results suggest that the sub-okra leaf may have practical application in cultivating varieties,and could enhance sustainable and profitable cotton production.展开更多
为揭示叶型-环境的协同调控机制,基于全国1961—2020年气候、土壤数据及茶园样点资料,利用MaxEnt模型筛选茶树种植的主导环境因子,采用自然间断点法划分不适宜区、次适宜区、适宜区和最适宜区4个等级,厘定不同叶型不同等级的主导因子阈...为揭示叶型-环境的协同调控机制,基于全国1961—2020年气候、土壤数据及茶园样点资料,利用MaxEnt模型筛选茶树种植的主导环境因子,采用自然间断点法划分不适宜区、次适宜区、适宜区和最适宜区4个等级,厘定不同叶型不同等级的主导因子阈值,结合各省茶园实际种植面积占比、实际边界样点对比以及卫星遥感进行验证。结果表明:1)春霜冻频率、年降水量、6—8月相对湿润度指数、最冷月平均气温、3—9月平均相对湿度、≥10℃活动积温、土壤pH值和海拔是两种叶型茶树的共同主导因子,其中春霜冻频率贡献率最高,约占52%~69%。2)模型预测精度较高,大叶种和中小叶种的AUC(area under curve)分别为0.952、0.893,区划结果与各省茶园面积占比、区划等级及边界样点总体吻合。3)大叶种对热量与湿润度需求更高,种植北界基本稳定在长江中下游;中小叶种具备较强低温耐受性,北界北扩约20~40 km。4)气候变暖推动潜在适宜区北移,但土地因子限制扩展幅度,形成“气候可行-土地受限”的格局。研究结果可为茶树品种选育、种植规划及农业政策制定提供理论支持。展开更多
With approximately 25 endemic species, the genus Pyrus (pears) is highly diverse in the Caucasus ecoregion. The majority of Caucasian pears inhabit xerophytic open woodlands or similar habitats, to which they displa...With approximately 25 endemic species, the genus Pyrus (pears) is highly diverse in the Caucasus ecoregion. The majority of Caucasian pears inhabit xerophytic open woodlands or similar habitats, to which they display morphological adaptations, such as narrow leaves. The other species, both Caucasian and non-Caucasian taxa, mainly inhabit mesophytic forests and display broad leaves. Using a representative taxon sampling of Pyrus from the Caucasus, Europe and Asia, we reconstruct phylogenetic relationships in the genus based on multiple plastid regions. We also estimate the divergence times of major clades in Pyrus, reconstruct the evolution of leaf shapes, and discuss the emergence of xeromorphic leaf traits. Our results confirm the monophyly of Pyrus and the existence of two major clades:(a) an E Asian clade with a crown group age of 15.7 (24.02-8.37 95% HPD) My, and (b) a W Eurasian clade that comprises species from Europe, SW Asia and the Caucasus and that displays a slightly younger crown group of 12.38 (19.02-6.41 95% HPD) My. The existing infrageneric classification of Pyrus was found partially incongruent with the inferred phylogenetic trees. Several currently accepted species were not recovered as monophyletic, indicating that current species limits require re-evaluation. Ancestral character state reconstructions revealed several independent transitions from broad- to narrow-shaped leaves in Pyrus, probably via intermediate- shaped leaves.展开更多
To study the leaf variation and morphological diversity of Phoebe bournei,the leaves of two leaf types and one wild type in the same growth environment,which were marked as Type A,B,and C with wild type being marked a...To study the leaf variation and morphological diversity of Phoebe bournei,the leaves of two leaf types and one wild type in the same growth environment,which were marked as Type A,B,and C with wild type being marked as B,were used as testing materials.40 healthy mature leaves collected from healthy plants were taken as research samples and phenotypic characteristics,such as leaf shape,leaf length,leaf width,leaf area,and leaf vein were observed and analyzed.The leaves of Type A were oblanceolate,the base of the leaves was gradually narrow,and the tip of the leaves was gradually sharp.There were white pubescences on the back of the leaves,which were arranged in order.The pubescences were evenly distributed on the mesophyll and vein,in the same direction.The length,width,perimeter,and area of the leaves were smaller than those of the other two types.The leaves of Type B were narrow,oblanceolate,wedge-shaped at the base,long acuminate at the tip,with yellow brown villi on the back of the leaves,mainly distributed along the vein and the grid vein between the veins;the villi on the main veins were longer,and the villi between the mesophylls were less numerous and shorter.The length,perimeter,and aspect ratio of the blade were the largest of the three types and the whole blade was slender.Type C leaves were elliptical with a nearly truncated base and a sharp tip.There were white pubescences on the back of the leaves and less mesophyll pubescence along the veins.The length-width ratio of the blade was small,the width was large,and the whole blade was round.There were significant differences among the three leaf types of P.bournei and preliminary judgement was that Type A and Type C were spontaneous mutants.展开更多
基金The study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation, China (Grant Nos. 30270800 and 40231003)
摘要To understand the responses of flag leaf shape in rice to elevated CO2 environment and their genetic characteristics, quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for flag leaf shape in rice were mapped onto the molecular marker linkage map of chromosome segment substitution lines (CSSLs) derived from a cross between a japonica variety Asominori and an indica variety IR24 under free air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE, 200 μmol/mol above current levels) and current CO2 concentration (Ambient, about 370 μmol/mol). Three flag-leaf traits, flag-leaf length (LL), width (LW) and the ratio of LL to LW (RLW), were estimated for each CSSL and their parental varieties. The differences in LL, LW and RLW between parents and in LL and LW within IR24 between FACE and Ambient were significant at 1% level. The continuous distributions and transgressive segregations of LL, LW and RLW were also observed in CSSL population, showing that the three traits were quantitatively inherited under both FACE and Ambient. A total of 16 QTLs for the three traits were detected on chromosomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 11 with LOD (Log10-1ikelihood ratio) scores ranging from 3.0 to 6.7. Among them, four QTLs (qLL-6*, qLL-8* qLW-4* and qRLW-6*) were commonly detected under both FACE and Ambient. Therefore, based on the different responses to elevated CO2 in comparison with current CO2 level, it can be suggested that the expressions of several QTLs associated with flag-leaf shape in rice could be induced by the high CO2 level.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 31171158)the Ministry of Science and Technology (Grant No. 2011ZX08009-003-005)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant No. BK2012684)the Six Talent Peaks in Jiangsu Provincethe Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
摘要Two mutants with rolled leaves, temporally designated as rl3(t)-I and rl3(t)-2, were served for exploring the mechanism underlying the rolled leaf characteristic. Except for having typical rolled leaves, the plant heights and panicle lengths of rl3(t)-1 and rl3(t)-2 significantly decreased, and the seed-setting rate also decreased when compared with wild type 93-11. Cytological analysis suggested that the rolled leaf phenotype might be caused by the changes of number and size of bulliform cells. Genetic analysis indicated rl3(t)-1 is allelic to rl3(t)-2, and controlled by a recessive gene. Gene mapping result indicated that RL3(t) gene resided in a 46-kb long region governed by the sequence tag site markers S3-39 and S3-36 on rice chromosome 3. The result provides an important clue for further cloning the RL3(t) and understanding the mechanism of rice leaf development.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFF1000100)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(2662023PY004)。
摘要Leaf morphology constitutes a key component of the ideotype,and optimal leaf rolling contributes to compact plant architecture.Rapeseed(Brassica napus)is an important oilseed crop;however,the genetic mechanisms underlying leaf shape development remain poorly understood,and corresponding germplasm resources for genetic improvement are limited.In this study,we identified a dominant mutant,INSIDE-ROLLING LEAF1(IRL1),which exhibits inward leaf rolling due to defective mesophyll cell development.The mutant also displays drooping siliques and a semi-dwarf phenotype,accompanied by a reduction of one to two effective branches.Through map-based cloning and functional complementation assays,we confirmed BnaC02G0201100ZS as the causal gene IRL1.This gene encodes LATERAL ORGAN BOUNDARIES DOMAIN6(BnaC02.LBD6).The phenotypic alterations in the IRL1 mutant result from elevated expression of BnaC02.LBD6,driven by a single nucleotide substitution within a DNA binding site in its promoter region.Overexpression of Bna C02.LBD6 recapitulated the IRL1 mutant phenotype,confirming its functional role.Haplotype analysis revealed a rare allelic variant in the BnaC02.LBD6 promoter associated with the unique leaf morphology of IRL1.Transcriptomic profiling indicated significant differential expression of genes involved in adaxial–abaxial leaf polarity establishment,secondary metabolic pathways,and hormone signaling networks.Our findings provide novel insights into the genetic regulation of leaf morphogenesis in rapeseed and offer valuable genetic resources for optimizing plant architecture in breeding programs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)grants 31825002 and 31861143021the Key Research Project of the Frontier Science of CAS grant ZDBS-LY-SM012,and the Strategic Priority Research Program of CAS grant XDA24020203.Y.W.acknowledges the National Key R&D Program of China grant 2019YFA0903902 and NSFC grant 31871245.F.D.was supported by a Young Scientists Fund of NSFC(grant 32000507).C.T.was supported by NSFC grants 31961133010 and 31970805the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(award 2017139).
摘要Leaf shape is highly variable within and among plant species,ranging from slender to oval shaped.This is largely determined by the proximodistal axis of growth.However,little is known about how proximal–distal growth is controlled to determine leaf shape.Here,we show that Arabidopsis leaf and sepal proximodistal growth is tuned by two phytohormones.Two class A AUXIN RESPONSE FACTORs(ARFs),ARF6 and ARF8,activate the transcription of DWARF4,which encodes a key brassinosteroid(BR)biosynthetic enzyme.At the cellular level,the phytohormones promote more directional cell expansion along the proximodistal axis,as well as final cell sizes.BRs promote the demethyl-esterification of cell wall pectins,leading to isotropic in-plane cell wall loosening.Notably,numerical simulation showed that isotropic cell wall loosening could lead to directional cell and organ growth along the proximodistal axis.Taken together,we show that auxin acts through biosynthesis of BRs to determine cell wall mechanics and directional cell growth to generate leaves of variable roundness.
基金supported by the Major Program of Joint Funds (Sinkiang) of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1303282)
摘要Leaves are the most important plant parts for photosynthesis and respiration. Many genes are involved in determining leaf shape;however, little is known about the effects of brassinosteroid (BR) signaling-pathway genes on the development of leaf shape. Here, the brassinosteroid-responsive RING-H2 (BRH1) gene, which is suppressed by 24-epi-brassinolide treatment, was isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana. The amino acid sequence contained a highly conserved RING finger domain. In a phylogenetic analysis,BRH1 clustered closely with GLYMA11G02470.1. The leaves of brh1 mutant plants were not much different to those of the wild-type, while transgenic plants with high BRH1 expression levels had rounder rosette leaves. Mutants of the BR synthesis pathway also had a similar round leaf phenotype, and greater BRH1 expression levels. Moreover, the related marker genes KNAT1,AtHB13 and ROT4, which are known to control leaf shape, altered transcriptional levels in both transgenic BRH1 and BR-synthesis mutant lines. Thus, BRH1 may be involved in the BR signaling pathway and regulate the growth and development of rosette leaves. Research on BRH1 may prove valuable for understanding the regulatory mechanism of leaf shape and improving the leaf shapes of ornamental plants.
基金supported by the National Forestry Science Data Platform of China(2005DKA32200-12)the State’s Key R&D Project of China(Grant No.2017YFD0301507)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(Grant No.2018JJ3227)the Key R&D Project in Hunan Province,China(No.2017NK2382 and 2017NK2222).
摘要The leaf shape and leaf area measurement are crucial in plant growth modeling.The castor bean leaf is large,palm-shaped with multiple clefts.The leaf shape simulation and leaf area estimation were less studied.The circular model and nonrectangular hyperbolic model were developed to describe the standard leaf shape of castor bean in this study,providing a model for simulating the leaf shape and a nondestructive way for estimating the leaf area respectively.In addition,a formula was established to estimate the leaf area by the parameter of the standard leaf shape of castor bean.Based on validation results,the circular model fits the landmarks and nonrectangular hyperbolic model fits the lobe margins very well.The leaf area was accurately estimated by using the established formula.This study could provide a theoretical reference for leaf visualization,a nondestructive and easy way to estimate the leaf area for other complex leaves with multiple lobes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32171850 and 31770739).
摘要The morphological diversity of leaf margin shapes is an identifying characteristic of many plant species.In our previous work,BoALG10(α-1,2 glycosyltransferase)was predicted to be a key regulator of leaf margin shape in ornamental kale(Brassica oleracea var.acephala).An alanine and a leucine residue in the conserved domain of the smooth-margined S0835 were replaced by an aspartate and a phenylalanine,respectively,in the corresponding positions of the feathered-margined F0819.However,the expression pattern and function of this gene remain unclear.Here,we examined the expression patterns of BoALG10 using quantitative real-time PCR,and found that statistically significant differences in expression existed between F0819 and S0835 in nine developmental stages.The BoALG10 protein localized to the endoplasmic reticulum.The function of BoALG10 was then examined using complementary mutant assays.The overexpression strains phenocopied the smooth leafmargin after introduction of BoALG10S0835 into the featheredmargined inbred line F0819.Simultaneously,irregular dissections appeared in the leaf margins of knockout mutants KO-1 and KO-2,which were generated by CRISPR/Cas9 technology from the smooth-margined inbred line S0835.Microscopic observation showed that the leafmargin cells of the smooth-margined plants S0835 and OE-3were arranged regularly,while the cells of the feathered-margined plants F0819 and KO-1 were of inconsistent size and distributed in an irregular manner,particularly around the indentations of the leaf.This elucidation of BoALG10 function provides a novel insight into the morphological regulation of leaf margin shape.
摘要The pollen grain morphology and leaf epiderm shape and microstructural of Rye( Secale cereal ), common wheat and Octoploid Trititrigia were observed with the scanning electron microscope(SEM). The results revealed that there were great differences between pollen and leaf epiderm microcosmic morphology in three species. Such characteristics of Octoploid tnticalwere between those of common wheat and Rye. The morphology of pollen grain and leaf epiderm shape counld be used as an index for taxonomy for genera and species, and had somewhat scientif- ic references to identify new multiploid species created by chromosome engineering.
摘要[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effect of leaf size on fruit quality of kiwi and relevant mechanism. [Method] The correlation between leaf shape and fruit quality of kiwi was studied during 2013-2015. [Result] The results of statistical analysis showed that the sing weight, longitudinal diameter, width, thickness, shape index and juice sugar content of fruit were 75.86±1.68 g, 73.284± 0.70 mm, 41.18±0.51 mm, 35.30±0.25 mm, 1.92±0.01 and (15.66±0.26)%, respec- tively; the length, width, shape index and area of leaf were 14.77±0.20 cm, 14.25± 0.16 cm, 0.94±0.09 and 152.39±3.26 cm^2, respectively; and the length and diameter of petiole were 11.03±0.25 cm and (31.50±0.79 mm)/10, respectively. The results of correlation analysis showed that the single fruit weight of kiwi was strongly positively related to fruit longitudinal diameter, fruit width, fruit thickness and leaf shape index, was significantly positively related to leaf length, was weakly positively related to petiole length, was positively related to leaf area, was weakly negatively related to leaf width and petiole diameter, and was negatively related to juice sugar content. The results of regression analysis showed that there was significant difference be- tween single fruit weight and juice sugar content (F=0.851 8, P〈0.01), instead of fruit longitudinal diameter (F=0.000 6, P〉0.05), fruit width (F=0.001 4, P〉0.05) and fruit thickness (F=0.005 4, P〉0.05); there was significant correlation between single fruit weight and leaf area (F=0.671 5, P〈0.01), instead of leaf length (F=0.139 3, P〉0.05), leaf width (F=0.358 5, P〉0.05) and leaf shape index (F=0.294 0, P〉0.05); there were significant correlations between juice sugar content and leaf length (F= 0.816 1, P〈0.01), leaf width (F=0.970 1, P〈0.01), leaf area (F=0.560 6, P〈0.01) and leaf shape index (F=0.885 1, P〈0.05). [Conclusion] Fruit single weight and oth- er quality properties could be predicted from leaf size, and leaf size can be used as the main basis for judging the quality of fruit.
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology Open Fund,China(CB2021A18)the Youth Scientific Research Foundation of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(2016YQN09)+1 种基金the Improved Variety Project of Shandong Province,China(2020LZGC002)the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-15-05).
摘要One of the most important objectives for breeders is to develop high-yield cultivars.The increase in crop yield has met with bottlenecks after the first green revolution,and more recent efforts have been focusing on achieving high photosynthetic efficiency traits in order to enhance the yield.Leaf shape is a significant agronomic trait of upland cotton that affects plant and canopy architecture,yield,and other production attributes.The major leaf shape types,including normal,sub-okra,okra,and super-okra,with varying levels of lobe severity,are controlled by a multiple allelic series of the D-genome locus L-D1.To analyze the effects of L-D1alleles on leaf morphology,photosynthetic related traits and yield of cotton,two sets of near isogenic lines(NILs)with different alleles were constructed in Lumianyan 22(LMY22)and Lumianyan 28(LMY28)backgrounds.The analysis of morphological parameters and the results of virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS)showed that the regulation of leaf shape by L-D1alleles was similar to a gene-dosage effect.Compared with the normal leaf,deeper lobes of the sub-okra leaf improved plant canopy structure by decreasing the leaf area index(LAI)and increasing the light transmittance rate(LTR),and the mid-range LAI of sub-okra leaf also guaranteed the accumulation of cotton biomass.Although the chlorophyll content(SPAD)of sub-okra leaf was lower than those of the other two leaf shapes,the net photosynthetic rate(Pn)of sub-okra leaf was higher than those of okra leaf and normal leaf at most stages.Thus,the improvements in canopy structure,as well as photosynthetic and physiological characteristics,contributed to optimizing the light environment,thereby increasing the total biomass and yield in the lines with a sub-okra leaf shape.Our results suggest that the sub-okra leaf may have practical application in cultivating varieties,and could enhance sustainable and profitable cotton production.
摘要为揭示叶型-环境的协同调控机制,基于全国1961—2020年气候、土壤数据及茶园样点资料,利用MaxEnt模型筛选茶树种植的主导环境因子,采用自然间断点法划分不适宜区、次适宜区、适宜区和最适宜区4个等级,厘定不同叶型不同等级的主导因子阈值,结合各省茶园实际种植面积占比、实际边界样点对比以及卫星遥感进行验证。结果表明:1)春霜冻频率、年降水量、6—8月相对湿润度指数、最冷月平均气温、3—9月平均相对湿度、≥10℃活动积温、土壤pH值和海拔是两种叶型茶树的共同主导因子,其中春霜冻频率贡献率最高,约占52%~69%。2)模型预测精度较高,大叶种和中小叶种的AUC(area under curve)分别为0.952、0.893,区划结果与各省茶园面积占比、区划等级及边界样点总体吻合。3)大叶种对热量与湿润度需求更高,种植北界基本稳定在长江中下游;中小叶种具备较强低温耐受性,北界北扩约20~40 km。4)气候变暖推动潜在适宜区北移,但土地因子限制扩展幅度,形成“气候可行-土地受限”的格局。研究结果可为茶树品种选育、种植规划及农业政策制定提供理论支持。
摘要With approximately 25 endemic species, the genus Pyrus (pears) is highly diverse in the Caucasus ecoregion. The majority of Caucasian pears inhabit xerophytic open woodlands or similar habitats, to which they display morphological adaptations, such as narrow leaves. The other species, both Caucasian and non-Caucasian taxa, mainly inhabit mesophytic forests and display broad leaves. Using a representative taxon sampling of Pyrus from the Caucasus, Europe and Asia, we reconstruct phylogenetic relationships in the genus based on multiple plastid regions. We also estimate the divergence times of major clades in Pyrus, reconstruct the evolution of leaf shapes, and discuss the emergence of xeromorphic leaf traits. Our results confirm the monophyly of Pyrus and the existence of two major clades:(a) an E Asian clade with a crown group age of 15.7 (24.02-8.37 95% HPD) My, and (b) a W Eurasian clade that comprises species from Europe, SW Asia and the Caucasus and that displays a slightly younger crown group of 12.38 (19.02-6.41 95% HPD) My. The existing infrageneric classification of Pyrus was found partially incongruent with the inferred phylogenetic trees. Several currently accepted species were not recovered as monophyletic, indicating that current species limits require re-evaluation. Ancestral character state reconstructions revealed several independent transitions from broad- to narrow-shaped leaves in Pyrus, probably via intermediate- shaped leaves.
摘要To study the leaf variation and morphological diversity of Phoebe bournei,the leaves of two leaf types and one wild type in the same growth environment,which were marked as Type A,B,and C with wild type being marked as B,were used as testing materials.40 healthy mature leaves collected from healthy plants were taken as research samples and phenotypic characteristics,such as leaf shape,leaf length,leaf width,leaf area,and leaf vein were observed and analyzed.The leaves of Type A were oblanceolate,the base of the leaves was gradually narrow,and the tip of the leaves was gradually sharp.There were white pubescences on the back of the leaves,which were arranged in order.The pubescences were evenly distributed on the mesophyll and vein,in the same direction.The length,width,perimeter,and area of the leaves were smaller than those of the other two types.The leaves of Type B were narrow,oblanceolate,wedge-shaped at the base,long acuminate at the tip,with yellow brown villi on the back of the leaves,mainly distributed along the vein and the grid vein between the veins;the villi on the main veins were longer,and the villi between the mesophylls were less numerous and shorter.The length,perimeter,and aspect ratio of the blade were the largest of the three types and the whole blade was slender.Type C leaves were elliptical with a nearly truncated base and a sharp tip.There were white pubescences on the back of the leaves and less mesophyll pubescence along the veins.The length-width ratio of the blade was small,the width was large,and the whole blade was round.There were significant differences among the three leaf types of P.bournei and preliminary judgement was that Type A and Type C were spontaneous mutants.