A5034145118- Plant Molecular Biology Research
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Soybean genetics and cultivation
- Plant Gene Expression Analysis
- Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance
- Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
- Heat shock proteins research
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
- Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
- Biochemical and Structural Characterization
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Cancer Research and Treatments
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
- Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways
Institute of Botany
2016-2025
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2016-2025
State Key Laboratory of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany
2023-2025
Beijing Botanical Garden
2023-2025
China National Botanical Garden
2023-2025
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2015-2024
Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
2022
Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
2022
Beijing Forestry University
2015
Jiangxi Academy of Sciences
2015
Soybean (Glycine max) probably originated from the wild soybean soja). Glycine max has a significantly larger seed size, but underlying genomic changes are largely unknown. Candidate regulatory genes were preliminarily proposed by data co-localizing RNA sequencing with quantitative loci (QTLs) for size. The gene locus SoyWRKY15a and its orthologous G. (GmWRKY15a) soja (GsWRKY15a) analyzed in detail. coding sequences nearly identical between two orthologs, GmWRKY15a was more highly expressed...
Flowering time is a domestication trait of Glycine max and varies in soybeans, yet, gene for flowering variation has not been associated with soybean domestication. GIGANTEA (GI) major involved the control Arabidopsis, although three GI homologs complicate this model genome. In present work, we revealed that geographic evolution GIGANTEAa (GIa) haplotypes G. (GmGIa) soja (GsGIa). Three GIa (H1, H2, H3) were found among cultivated soybeans their wild relatives, yet an additional 44 diverse...
Viola philippica and V. prionantha develop chasmogamous (CH) flowers under ≤ 12-h daylight conditions cleistogamous (CL) long (> daylight) (LD), whereas cornuta develops CH regardless of the conditions. APETALA3 (AP3) is a major floral B-function gene that regulates organ identity development stamens petals. Evolutionary changes in AP3 orthologous genes might involve dimorphic flower formation. In present study, we compared among three species. The sequences were highly conserved, obligate...
Morphological novelties arise through changes in development, but the underlying causes of such are largely unknown. In genus Physalis , sepals resume growth after pollination to encapsulate mature fruit, forming “Chinese lantern,” a trait also termed inflated-calyx syndrome (ICS). STMADS16 which encodes MADS-box transcription factor, is expressed only vegetative tissues Solanum tuberosum . Its ortholog pubescens MPF2 floral tissues. Knockdown function by RNA interference (RNAi) reveals that...
Soybean (Glycine max) was domesticated from its wild relative Glycine soja. However, the genetic variations underlying soybean domestication are not well known. Comparative transcriptomics revealed that a small portion of orthologous genes might have been fast evolving. In contrast, three gene expression clusters were identified as divergent by their patterns, which occupied 37.44% total genes, hinting at an essential role for alteration in domestication. Moreover, most stage between and...
Soybean (Glycine max) was domesticated from its wild relative Glycine soja. One-hundred-seed weight is one of the most important traits determining soybean yield; however, underlying genetic basis remains elusive. We characterized a seed size 1 (sss1) mutant featuring large seeds compared to wild-type background. Positional cloning revealed that candidate gene GmSSS1 encoded SPINDLY homolog and co-located in well-identified quantitative trait locus (QTL)-rich region on chromosome 19....
Abstract Physalis pubescens, as a staple horticultural crop of in China, has shortcomings single variety, low yield, and unique fruit shape color. In attempt to overcome these disadvantages, we employed gene editing technology the main cultivar ‘Jinhuang 1ʹ (‘JH1ʹ) P. pubescens reprogram related traits. Six orthologous genes tomato domestication improvement, which include OVATE, inflorescence branching COMPOUND INFLORESCENCE (S), color LYCOPENE BETA CYCLASE (LCY1), size regulating CLAVATA3...
Physalis species show a significant variation in berry size; however, the underlying molecular basis is unknown. In this work, we showed that cell division difference ovaries might contribute to ultimate size within species, and mRNA abundance of floridana Cell Number Regulator1 (PfCNR1), putative orthologue tomato fruit weight 2.2 (FW2.2), was negatively correlated with ovaries. Moreover, heterochronic expression PfCNR1 genes concomitantly species. transgenic Physalis, multiple organ sizes...
The resultant DNA from loss-of-function mutation can be recruited in biological evolution and development. Here, we present such a rare potential case of "to gain by loss" as neomorphic during soybean domestication for increasing seed weight. Using population derived chromosome segment substitution line Glycine max (SN14) soja (ZYD06), quantitative trait locus (QTL) 100-seed weight (qHSW) was mapped on 11, corresponding to truncated β-1, 3-glucosidase (βGlu) gene. novel gene hsw results...
The 'Chinese lantern' phenotype or inflated calyx syndrome (ICS)--inflated sepals encapsulating the mature berry of Physalis floridana--is a morphological novelty within Solanaceae. ICS is associated with heterotopic expression MPF2, which codes for MADS-box transcription factor otherwise involved in leaf formation and male fertility. In accordance this finding, MPF2 promoter sequence differs significantly from that its orthologue STMADS16 related Solanum tuberosum, does not exhibit ICS....
Tree peonies are important ornamental plants worldwide, but growing them can be frustrating due to their short and concentrated flowering period. Certain cultivars exhibit a reblooming trait that provides valuable alternative for extending the However, genetic control of in tree is not well understood. In this study, we compared molecular properties morphology non-reblooming during floral initiation developmental processes. Using transcriptome sequencing technology, generated 59,275 63,962...
PHOSPHATE1 (PHO1) gene family members have diverse roles in plant growth and development, they been studied Arabidopsis, rice, Physcomitrella. However, it has yet to be described other plants. Therefore, we surveyed the evolutionary patterns of genomes within PHO1 family, focusing on soybean (Glycine max) due its economic importance. Our data show that genes could classified into two major groups (Class I Class II). were only present expanded dicotyledonous plants Selaginella moellendorffii;...
Summary Pod dehiscence facilitates seed dispersal in wild legumes but results yield loss cultivated legumes. The evolutionary genetics of the legume pod trait remain largely elusive. We characterized chromosome segment substitution lines Glycine max crossed with soja and found that gene underlying predominant quantitative locus (QTL) soybean pod‐shattering was 1 ( Pdh1 ). A few rare loss‐of‐function (LoF) alleles were identified G . , while only an allele featuring a premature stop codon...
MADS-domain proteins serve as regulators of plant development and often form dimers higher order complexes to function. Heterotopic expression MPF2, a MADS-box gene, in reproductive tissues is key component the evolution inflated calyx syndrome Physalis, but RNAi studies demonstrate that MPF2 has also acquired role male fertility Physalis floridana. Using yeast 2-hybrid system, we have now identified numerous MPF2-interacting from including homologs SOC1, AP1, SEP1, SEP3, AG, AGL6. Among...
Physalis spp. develop the "Chinese lantern" trait, also known as inflated calyx syndrome, that is a morphological novelty. Here, we identified double-layered-lantern1 (doll1) mutant, recessive and monofactorial mutation, in floridana; its corolla androecium were transformed into gynoecium, respectively. Two GLOBOSA-like MADS-box paralogous genes PFGLO1 PFGLO2 found floridana, while mutated phenotype was cosegregated with large deletion harboring complemented by genomic locus transgenic...
The Arabidopsis DA1 genes appear to have multiple functions in regulating organ size and abiotic stress response, but the biological roles of its closely related remain unknown. Evolutionary analyses might provide some clues aid an understanding their functional diversification. In this work, we characterized molecular evolution expressional diversification DA1-like genes. Surveying 354 sequenced genomes revealed 142 only plants, indicating plant-specificity these protein modular structure...
The exon junction complex (EJC) plays important roles in RNA metabolisms and the development of eukaryotic organisms. MAGO (short form NASHI) Y14 (also Tsunagi or RBM8) are EJC core components. Their biological have been well investigated various species, but evolutionary patterns two gene families their protein-protein interactions poorly known. Genome-wide survey suggested that originated organisms with maintenance a low copy. We found protein evolved slowly; however, family under...