Proteomics Study of COI1-regulated Proteins in Arabidopsis Flower

Jasmonates(JAs) are a new class of plant hormone that regulate expression of diverse genes to mediate various plant responses.The Arabidopsis F-box protein COI1 is required for plant defense and male fertility in JA signal pathway.To further investigate the regulatory role of COI1 in male fertility,we compared the proteomics profiles of Arabidopsis wild type(WT) flowers with coi1-1 mutan male-sterile flowers using two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis coupled with matrix-assisted laser desoption/ionization-time-of-flight mass spectrometry.Sixteen proteins with potential function in specific biological processes such as metabolism processes and defense/stress responses were differentially expressed in WT and coi1-1 mutant flowers.Verification on a phi class glutathione transferase AtGSTF9,one out of these 16 identified proteins,revealed that the expression of AtGSTF9 was severely downregulated in flowers of coi1-1 mutant compared with that of WT.Further function analyses of these genes would provide new insights into the molecular basis of COI1-regulated male fertility.     

植物细胞核雄性不育的分子基础

植物细胞核雄性育性相关基因克隆,使我们对细胞核雄性育性的了解不仅局限于遗传分析和细胞学水平,而且对细胞核不育的分子基础,以及细胞核不育的分子机理也有了一定的了解。本文旨在对细胞核雄性不育相关研究的进展情况进行简要综述。 Abstract:With the cloning of nuclear male fertility genes,learning of nuclear male fertility not only limited in genetic analysis and cell biology,but also advanced in molecular basis of male nuclear sterility and postulated in possible mechanisms of nuclear male sterility.The objectives of this paper are to review the related progress of plant nuclear male sterility.     

ORF355 confers enhanced salinity stress adaptability to S-type cytoplasmic male sterility maize by modulating the mitochondrial metabolic homeostasis

Moderate stimuli in mitochondria improve wideranging stress adaptability in animals, but whether mitochondria play similar roles in plants is largely unknown. Here, we report the enhanced stress adaptability of S-type cytoplasmic male sterility(CMS-S) maize and its association with mild expression of sterilizing gene ORF355. A CMS-S maize line exhibited superior growth potential and higher yield than those of the near-isogenic N-type line in saline fields. Moderate expression of ORF355 induced t...     

Expression of mitochondrial gene fragments within the tapetum induce male sterility by limiting the biogenesis of the respiratory machinery in transgenic tobacco

Plant mitochondrial genomes (mtDNAs) are large and undergo frequent recombination events. A common phenotype that emerges as a consequence of altered mtDNA structure is cytoplasmic-male sterility (CMS). The molecular basis for CMS remains unclear, but it seems logical that altered respiration activities would result in reduced pollen production. Analysis of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) mtDNAs indicated that CMS-associated loci often contain fragments of known organellar genes. These may assemble with organellar complexes and thereby interfere with normal respiratory functions. Here, we analyzed whether the expression of truncated fragments of mitochondrial genes (i.e. atp4, cox1 and rps3) may induce male sterility by limiting the biogenesis of the respiratory machinery. cDNA fragments corresponding to atp4f, cox1f and rps3f were cloned in-frame to a mitochondrial localization signal and a C-termini HA-tag under a tapetum-specific promoter and introduced to tobacco plants by Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. The constructs were then analyzed for their effect on mitochondrial activity and pollen fertility. Atp4f , Cox1f and Rps3f plants demonstrated male sterility phenotypes, which were tightly correlated with the expression of the recombinant fragments in the floral meristem. Fractionation of native organellar extracts showed that the recombinant ATP4f-HA, COX1f-HA and RPS3f-HA proteins are found in large membrane-associated particles. Analysis of the respiratory activities and protein profiles indicated that organellar complex I was altered in Atp4f, Cox1f and Rps3f plants.     

Pathogenic mutations of nuclear genes associated with mitochondrial disorders

Mitochondrial disorders are clinical phenotypes associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, which can be caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA （mtDNA） or nuclear genes. In this review, we summarized the pathogenic mutations of nuclear genes associated with mitochondrial disorders. These nuclear genes encode, components of mitochondrial translational machinery and structural subunits and assembly factors of the oxidative phosphorylation, that complex. The molecular mechanisms, that nuclear modifier genes modulate the phenotypic expression of mtDNA mutations, are discussed in detail.     

Gene expression profiles of the one-carbon metabolism pathway

One-carbon metabolism plays a critical role in both DNA methylation and DNA synthesis. Accumulating evidence has shown that interruptions of this pathway are associated with many disease outcomes including cardiovascular diseases and cancers. Mechanistic studies have been performed on genetic polymorphisms involved in one-carbon metabolism. However, expression profiles of these inter-related genes are not well-known. In this study, we examined the gene expression profiles of 11 one-carbon metabolizing genes by quantifying the mRNA level of the lymphocyte among 54 healthy individuals and explored the correlations of these genes. We found these genes were expressed in lymphocytes at moderate levels and showed significant inter-person variations, We also applied principle component analysis to explore potential patterns of expression. The components identified by the program agreed with existing knowledge about one-carbon metabolism. This study helps us better understand the biological functions of one-carbon metabolism.     

Unveiling a half-century mystery of molecular bases for three-line hybrid rice breeding system

<正>Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop for half the world’s population and an important contributor to world food security. The discovery and application of cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) and fertility restoration (Rf) genetic materials have allowed the production of three-line hybrid rice (Kim and Zhang, 2018), successfully harnessing heterosis in crops.     

植物细胞质雄性不育及其育性恢复的分子生物学研究进展

植物细胞质雄性不育（CMS）和恢复系统在作物杂交种子生产中具有重要的意义。综述了目前已发现的与植物CMS相关的线粒体DNA位点,育性恢复基因对CMS相关DNA位点表达的影响,育性恢复基因的分子标记定位、克隆,及育性恢复分子机理等方面的研究进展,并讨论了恢复基因在植物分子育种上的应用。     

植物细胞质雄性不育

近年来国内外对植物细胞质雄性不育（cytoplasmic male sterility,CMS）在细胞学、生理生化及分子遗传学等方面的研究又取得了新的进展。特别是对育性恢复基因的定位、克隆的研究已取得一定突破,发现编码含保守PPR（pentatricopeptide repeat）模体蛋白的基因在多种植物中与育性恢复密切相关。     

Cytoplasmic male sterility: a window to the world of plant mitochondrial-nuclear interactions

Mitochondrial function depends on the coordinate action of nuclear and mitochondrial genomes. The genetic dissection of these interactions presents special challenges in obligate aerobes, because the viability of these organisms depends on mitochondrial respiration. The plant trait cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is determined by the mitochondrial genome and is associated with a pollen sterility phenotype that can be suppressed or counteracted by nuclear genes known as restorer-of-fertility genes. Here, I review the nature and the origin of the genes that determine CMS, together with recent investigations that have exploited CMS to provide new insights into plant mitochondrial-nuclear communication. These studies have implicated mitochondrial signaling pathways, including those involved in regulating cell death and nuclear gene expression, in the elaboration of CMS. The molecular cloning of nuclear genes that restore fertility (i.e. restorer-of-fertility genes) has identified genes encoding pentatricopeptide-repeat proteins as key regulators of plant mitochondrial gene expression.     

几种农作物细胞质雄性不育恢复基因的定位和分子标记研究进展

利用杂种优势提高作物产量时, 生产杂交种的主要授粉控制系统是细胞质雄性不育及其恢复系统。在杂交品种的选育过程中, 优良恢复系选育至关重要。为了高效并准确地鉴定选择恢复材料, 同时更深入地研究恢复基因的作用机理, 近年来植物细胞质雄性不育恢复基因分子标记研究受到了广泛重视。本文综述了主要农作物水稻、油菜、小麦、棉花和玉米等细胞质雄性不育类型恢复基因的定位和分子标记研究进展, 并讨论了恢复基因的精确定位和分子标记鉴定在基因克隆和分子标记辅助选择育种中的意义和应用前景。     

几种农作物细胞质雄性不育恢复基因的定位和分子标记研究进展

利用杂种优势提高作物产量时,生产杂交种的主要授粉控制系统是细胞质雄性不育及其恢复系统。在杂交品种的选育过程中,优良恢复系选育至关重要。为了高效并准确地鉴定选择恢复材料,同时更深入地研究恢复基因的作用机理,近年来植物细胞质雄性不育恢复基因分子标记研究受到了广泛重视。本文综述了主要农作物水稻、油菜、小麦、棉花和玉米等细胞质雄性不育类型恢复基因的定位和分子标记研究进展,并讨论了恢复基因的精确定位和分子标记鉴定在基因克隆和分子标记辅助选择育种中的意义和应用前景。     

植物胞质雄性不育及育性恢复的分子机制研究进展(综述)

本文从与雄性不育有关的线粒体基因引起雄性不育的机理、雄性不育育性恢复机制以及育性恢复基因的克隆等方面,介绍国内外对植物细胞质雄性不育分子机理的研究进展,并对今后的研究进行讨论。     

辣椒雄性核不育基因的遗传研究及其在杂交育种中的应用

辣椒(Capsicum annuum L.)雄性核不育和核-质互作型不育类型已在杂交种的选配中得到应用。核不育类型由细胞核内的基因控制,而核-质互作型雄性不育则由细胞核和细胞质内的基因共同控制。综述了辣椒雄性不育的遗传及其杂交育种的研究进展,包括辣椒连锁遗传图谱的构建、核基因的定位、连锁分子标记的发展,为深入研究辣椒雄性不育的遗传机理及基因克隆提供参考。     

植物CMS/Rf系统的基因克隆及其结构特征

细胞质雄性不育和恢复系统（CMS/Rf）在植物杂种优势利用中已被广泛应用。为阐明恢复基因在这一系统中的作用机理,众多研究者开展了恢复基因的定位和克隆研究。近年来,4个植物恢复基因的成功克隆有力地推动了这一研究领域的发展。本文综述了植物恢复基因的定位、克隆以及育性恢复分子机理的研究进展,并讨论了恢复基因在植物分子育种上的应用。     

植物线粒体与细胞质雄性不育研究进展

本文从能量代谢与植物细胞质雄性不育(CMS)、线粒体的结构和数量与CMS、线粒体DNA多态性与CMS、线粒体基因转录与CMS、线粒体多肽差异与CMS几个方面介绍了植物线粒体与CMS的关系。并介绍了与CMS相关的线粒体基因研究进展并对CMS形成的分子机制进行了探讨。