Endophytic colonization of Vitis vinifera L. by Burkholderia phytofirmans strain PsJN: from the rhizosphere to inflorescence tissues

The colonization pattern of Vitis vinifera L. by Burkholderia phytofirmans strain PsJN was determined using grapevine fruiting cuttings with emphasis on putative inflorescence colonization under nonsterile conditions. Two-week-old rooted plants harbouring flower bud initials, grown in nonsterile soil, were inoculated with PsJN:gfp2x. Plant colonization was subsequently monitored at various times after inoculation with plate counts and epifluorescence and/or confocal microscopy. Strain PsJN was chronologically detected on the root surfaces, in the endorhiza, inside grape inflorescence stalks, not inside preflower buds and flowers but rather as an endophyte inside young berries. Data demonstrated low endophytic populations of strain PsJN in inflorescence organs, i.e. grape stalks and immature berries with inconsistency among plants for bacterial colonization of inflorescences. Nevertheless, endophytic colonization of inflorescences by strain PsJN was substantial for some plants. Microscopic analysis revealed PsJN as a thriving endophyte in inflorescence organs after the colonization process. Strain PsJN was visualized colonizing the root surface, entering the endorhiza and spreading to grape inflorescence stalks, pedicels and then to immature berries through xylem vessels. In parallel to these observations, a natural microbial communities was also detected on and inside plants, demonstrating the colonization of grapevine by strain PsJN in the presence of other microorganisms.     

Endophytic Colonization of Vitis vinifera L. by Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium Burkholderia sp. Strain PsJN

Patterns of colonization of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Chardonnay plantlets by a plant growth-promoting bacterium, Burkholderia sp. strain PsJN, were studied under gnotobiotic conditions. Wild-type strain PsJN and genetically engineered derivatives of this strain tagged with gfp (PsJN::gfp2x) or gusA (PsJN::gusA11) genes were used to enumerate and visualize tissue colonization. The rhizospheres of 4- to 5-week-old plantlets with five developed leaves were inoculated with bacterial suspensions. Epiphytic and endophytic colonization patterns were then monitored by dilution plating assays and microscopic observation of organ sections. Bacteria were chronologically detected first on root surfaces, then in root internal tissues, and finally in the fifth internode and the tissues of the fifth leaf. Analysis of the PsJN colonization patterns showed that this strain colonizes grapevine root surfaces, as well as cell walls and the whole surface of some rhizodermal cells. Cells were also abundant at lateral root emergence sites and root tips. Furthermore, cell wall-degrading endoglucanase and endopolygalacturonase secreted by PsJN explained how the bacterium gains entry into root internal tissues. Host defense reactions were observed in the exodermis and in several cortical cell layers. Bacteria were not observed on stem and leaf surfaces but were found in xylem vessels of the fifth internode and the fifth leaf of plantlets. Moreover, bacteria were more abundant in the fifth leaf than in the fifth internode and were found in substomatal chambers. Thus, it seems that Burkholderia sp. strain PsJN induces a local host defense reaction and systemically spreads to aerial parts through the transpiration stream.     

Endophytic colonization of Vitis vinifera L. by plant growth-promoting bacterium Burkholderia sp. strain PsJN

Patterns of colonization of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Chardonnay plantlets by a plant growth-promoting bacterium, Burkholderia sp. strain PsJN, were studied under gnotobiotic conditions. Wild-type strain PsJN and genetically engineered derivatives of this strain tagged with gfp (PsJN::gfp2x) or gusA (PsJN::gusA11) genes were used to enumerate and visualize tissue colonization. The rhizospheres of 4- to 5-week-old plantlets with five developed leaves were inoculated with bacterial suspensions. Epiphytic and endophytic colonization patterns were then monitored by dilution plating assays and microscopic observation of organ sections. Bacteria were chronologically detected first on root surfaces, then in root internal tissues, and finally in the fifth internode and the tissues of the fifth leaf. Analysis of the PsJN colonization patterns showed that this strain colonizes grapevine root surfaces, as well as cell walls and the whole surface of some rhizodermal cells. Cells were also abundant at lateral root emergence sites and root tips. Furthermore, cell wall-degrading endoglucanase and endopolygalacturonase secreted by PsJN explained how the bacterium gains entry into root internal tissues. Host defense reactions were observed in the exodermis and in several cortical cell layers. Bacteria were not observed on stem and leaf surfaces but were found in xylem vessels of the fifth internode and the fifth leaf of plantlets. Moreover, bacteria were more abundant in the fifth leaf than in the fifth internode and were found in substomatal chambers. Thus, it seems that Burkholderia sp. strain PsJN induces a local host defense reaction and systemically spreads to aerial parts through the transpiration stream.     

Molecular linkage maps of Vitis vinifera L. and Vitis riparia Mchx

Two linkage maps for grape (Vitis spp.) have been developed based on 81 F(1) plants derived from an interspecific cross between the wine cultivar Moscato bianco (Vitis vinifera L.) and a Vitis riparia Mchx. accession, a donor of pathogen resistance traits. The double pseudotest-cross mapping strategy was applied using three types of molecular markers. The efficiency of SSRs to anchor homologous linkage groups from different Vitis maps and the usefulness of AFLPs in saturating molecular linkage maps were evaluated. Moreover, the SSCP technique was developed based on sequence information in public databases concerning genes involved in flavonoid and stilbene biosynthesis. For the maternal genetic map a total of 338 markers were assembled in 20 linkage groups covering 1,639 cM, whereas 429 loci defined the 19 linkage groups of the paternal map which covers 1,518 cM. The identification of 14 linkage groups common to both maps was possible based on 21 SSR and 19 AFLP loci. The position of SSR loci in the maps presented here was consistent with other published mapping experiments in Vitis.     

196份葡萄属(Vitis L.)种质资源耐热性评价

以国家果树种质郑州葡萄圃保存的196份代表性葡萄属种质为试材,利用叶绿素荧光参数法对其耐热性进行了鉴定评价。结果表明:196份葡萄属植物的耐热性叶绿素荧光参数Fv/Fm数值在0.0792~0.6836之间,品种间抗性存在差异,耐热性服从正态分布,表现为多基因控制的数量性状。利用有序样品最优分割聚类法,将其耐热性分为弱、中、强3种类型,叶绿素荧光参数分级阈值分别对应≤0.3、(0.3,0.5]、0.5,利用该分级标准筛选出了腺枝葡萄双溪03、刺葡萄梅岭山1301、菱叶葡萄0945和和田绿葡萄等48份耐热性强的葡萄种质,起源于我国的野生葡萄耐热性整体上高于其他类群或品种。研究结果对于利用抗性亲本选育耐热葡萄新品种和葡萄抗热机理研究具有参考意义。     

Anthocyanin and flavonol profiles of Vitis vinifera L. cv Rufete grapes

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Restriction fragment length polymorphism and molecular taxonomy in Vitis vinifera L.

Forty-six accessions of grapevine (V. vinifera L.) were compared by restriction fragment length polmorphism (RFLP) analysis, and 111 informative or unique restriction fragments were found that revealed an important level of polymorphism. RFLP patterns were compared in two ways: by calculating electrophoretic similarity degree values further analyzed by principal component analysis and by studying the distribution of rare restriction fragments. Six taxonomic groups could be defined, which partially confirmed relationships derived from ampelographical data. Our data support the existence of ecogeographical groups.     

Cloning and characterization of Vine-1, a LTR-retrotransposon-like element in Vitis vinifera L., and other Vitis species.

We report the organization of a grapevine chimeric gene Adhr-Vine-1, composed by an Adhr gene, into which a retroelement, Vine-1, was inserted. Sequence analysis revealed that Adhr is a member of the Adh multigene family, but does not correspond to any other grapevine Adh described to date. Vine-1, albeit defective, is the most complete LTR (long terminal repeat)-retrotransposon-like element described in Vitis vinifera L. It is 2392 bp long, with two almost identical LTRs (287 bp) in the same orientation, and flanked by direct repeats of a 5 bp host DNA. This element presents other features, characteristic of retroviruses and retrotransposons including inverted repeats, a primer binding site, and a polypurine tract. It has a single open reading frame (ORF) of 581 amino acids, potentially encoding for a gag protein and parts of the protease and integrase proteins. Vine-1 is most likely related to the copia-like type family, but with no significant similarity to any previously described plant retrotransposon or inserted element, nor to any eukaryotic element described to date. Vine-1 element has been found in Adhr at the same location in different V. vinifera cultivars, but not in some other analyzed Vitis species. These data suggest that Vine-1 insertion in Adhr is specific to V. vinifera, and has occurred after the Adh isogene separation, but prior to cultivar development. Sequences related to Vine-1 were revealed in multiple copies in the V. vinifera genome and, to a lesser extent, in other analyzed Vitis species. The polymorphism observed prompts us to question the role played by transposition in the evolution of the Vitis genus.     

Comparative analysis of defence responses induced by the endophytic plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium Burkholderia phytofirmans strain PsJN and the non-host bacterium Pseudomonas syringae pv. pisi in grapevine cell suspensions

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are beneficial microorganisms that colonize the rhizosphere of many plant species and confer beneficial effects, such as an increase in plant growth. PGPR are also well known as inducers of systemic resistance to pathogens in plants. However, the molecular mechanisms involved locally after direct perception of these bacteria by plant cells still remain largely unknown. Burkholderia phytofirmans strain PsJN is an endophytic PGPR that colonizes grapevine and protects the plant against the grey mould disease caused by Botrytis cinerea. This report focuses on local defence events induced by B. phytofirmans PsJN after perception by the grapevine cells. It is demonstrated that, after addition to cell suspension cultures, the bacteria were tightly attaching to plant cells in a way similar to the grapevine non-host bacteria Pseudomonas syringae pv. pisi. B. phytofirmans PsJN perception led to a transient and monophasic extracellular alkalinization but no accumulation of reactive oxygen species or cell death were detected. By contrast, challenge with P. syringae pv. pisi induced a sustained and biphasic extracellular alkalinization, a two phases oxidative burst, and a HR-like response. Perception of the PGPR also led to the production of salicylic acid (SA) and the expression of a battery of defence genes that was, however, weaker in intensity compared with defence gene expression triggered by the non-host bacteria. Some defence genes up-regulated after B. phytofirmans PsJN challenge are specifically induced by exogenous treatment with SA or jasmonic acid, suggesting that both signalling pathways are activated by the PGPR in grapevine.     

Induction of somatic embryogenesis and plantlets in tendrils of Vitis vinifera L.

Somatic embryogenesis was observed in callus initiated from tendril explants of Vitis vinifera L. cvs. Thompson, Sonaka and Tas-e-Ganesh on Emershad and Ramming medium supplemented with 1 μm 6-benzylaminopurine. Low-frequency conversion to shoots was obtained in the third and fourth subculture on the same medium. Emerging shoots subsequently formed complete plantlets on liquid rooting medium containing 1 μm indole-3-acetic acid. The possible use of tendrils as a novel explant for somatic embryogenesis in grape is discussed. Received: 3 March 1997 / Revision received: 21 May 1997 / Accepted: 25 June 1997     

Morphogenetic Effects of Roots and of Some Synthetic Cytokinins in Vitis vinifera L.

In woody cuttings of the grape vine, inflorescences of fertilebuds usually fail to develop and atrophy soon after bud burst.Results presented here indicate that this effect is relatedto absence of roots at planting. Inflorescences were retainedin pre-rooted cuttings which were propagated by holding thetemperature of the medium at 25° C and the air temperatureat 4° C. Similar effects on inflorescence growth were obtainedby applying synthetic cytokinins to the bases of unrooted cuttingsin solution cultures, and by applications to emergent inflorescences.Promotion of inflorescence growth was found with 6-benzyl-aminopurine(BAP) and 6-(benzylamino)-9-(2-tetrahydropyranyl)-9H purine(‘SD 8₃₃₉’). Stimulation of inflorescence growthby BAP was accompanied by reduction in vegetative growth, andby development of red pigments in inflorescences and leaves.Results of cincturing experiments indicate that BAP is transportedacropetally in the xylem of vines. Effects of roots, and effectsof synthetic cytokinins, are discussed in relation to recentdiscoveries of endogenous cytokinins in the ascending sap ofvines.     

葡萄病程相关蛋白1基因的克隆和表达分析

以葡萄品种‘左优红’组培苗叶片为材料,利用同源克隆法获得其病程相关蛋白1基因VvPR1的cDNA全长序列。扩增片段大小为486bp,编码161个氨基酸,分子量17.5kDa,等电点PI=8.69,含有6个保守半胱氨酸,4个allergenV5/Tpx-1related保守结构域。VvPR1与多种植物PR1高度同源。实时定量PCR检测结果表明VvPR1在葡萄叶片中相对表达量最高;霜霉病菌、低温、盐和干旱胁迫均可显著诱导其表达;水杨酸、脱落酸、茉莉酸、一氧化氮、过氧化氢和硫化氢等亦可诱导其大量表达,据此推测,VvPR1参与了多种生物胁迫和非生物胁迫过程。     

Allometric relationships to estimate seasonal above-ground vegetative and reproductive biomass of Vitis vinifera L

A procedure is described for obtaining allometric regression equations to estimate non-destructively and in a cost-effective manner the current year's above-ground vegetative and reproductive biomass of Vitis vinifera L. Merlot' throughout the growing season. Significant relationships were obtained over a 3-year period (1998-2000) between the dimensions of an individual shoot per vine (i.e. diameter and length) and dry weights of its primary stem, primary leaves and lateral growth. The dry mass of a grape was best estimated from measurements of the basal diameter of the bunch peduncle. Introducing cumulative degree-days as an additional explanatory variable in the equations allowed them to be used irrespective of year and growth stage. Multi-year regressions were used to quantify in detail the seasonal evolution of mature grapevine biomass under the climatic conditions of the Bordeaux area, France, and for differing levels of soil nitrogen.     

Enzymes of Krebs-Henseleit Cycle in Vitis vinifera L: II. Arginosuccinate Synthetase and Lyase

Arginosuccinate (ASA) synthetase and lyase activities were detected in extracts from Vitis vinifera L. cv. Chenin blanc mature leaves and seedlings. Optimum reaction conditions for ASA synthetase were 10 millimolar l-citrulline, 7.5 millimolar l-aspartate, 3 to 4 millimolar ATP, 12 millimolar Mg(2+) (pH 7.5 to 8.0), enzyme extract up to equivalent of about 200 milligrams of fresh tissue, and incubation temperature of 38 to 40 C. Optimum reaction conditions for ASA lyase were 4 millimolar ASA-K salt (pH 7.3 to 7.8), amount of extract up to equivalent of about 180 milligrams of fresh tissue, and incubation temperature of 38 to 40 C.     

Regeneration of transgenic shape Vitis vinifera L. Sultana plants: genotypic and phenotypic analysis

Different approaches to producing transgenic grapevines based on regeneration via embryogenesis were investigated. Embryogenic callus was initiated from anther tissue of Vitis vinifera cv. Sultana and three embryogenic culture types (embryogenic callus, tissue type I; proliferating embryos, tissue type II; and a suspension) were established. The three culture types were incolucaled with Agrobacterium tumefaciens harbouring a binary vector which contained a uidA reporter gene and either a hpt or nptII selectable marker gene or the cultures were bombarded with microprojectiles carrying a uidA/nptII binary vector. Transgenic plants were produced only from Agrobacterium transformation experiments. Transformed embryos were selected with kanamycin or hygromycin antibiotics and recovered with the highest efficiency from inoculated type I cultures. Southern analysis of genomic DNA extracted from ten transgenic plants showed that the number of T-DNA insertions in the genome ranged from 1 to at least 4. Evidence for methylation of the T-DNA at cytosine and adenine residues in transgenic plants was found by Southern analysis of DNA digested with two isoschizomer pairs of restriction endonucleases. No evidence for genotype alterations or somatic meiosis was found when DNA from 80 somatic embryos and seven plants regenerated from embryogenic culture were analysed at six sequence-tagged sites which are heterozygous in cv. Sultana. Expression of the uidA gene in in vitro grown leaves of transgenic plants was most often high and uniform but GUS staining was occasionally observed to be low and/or patchy. Transgenic plants and all plants regenerated from embryogenic culture produced red veined, lobed leaves which are uncharacteristic of the accepted ampelographic phenotype of Sultana. It is suggested that this phenotype may represent a juvenile growth stage.