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ArticleScientific reports2016

Genome-wide identification of multifunctional laccase gene family in cotton (Gossypium spp.); expression and biochemical analysis during fiber development.

Vimal Kumar Balasubramanian, Krishan Mohan Rai, Sandi Win Thu, Mei Mei Hii, Venugopal Mendu

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32 citing papers in PubMed, 83 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Vimal Kumar BalasubramanianFiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI), Department of Plant &Soil Science, Texas Tech University, 2802, 15th street, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
Krishan Mohan RaiFiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI), Department of Plant &Soil Science, Texas Tech University, 2802, 15th street, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
Sandi Win ThuFiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI), Department of Plant &Soil Science, Texas Tech University, 2802, 15th street, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
Mei Mei HiiFiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI), Department of Plant &Soil Science, Texas Tech University, 2802, 15th street, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
Venugopal MenduFiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI), Department of Plant &Soil Science, Texas Tech University, 2802, 15th street, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
Texas Tech University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The single-celled cotton fibers, produced from seed coat epidermal cells are the largest natural source of textile fibers. The economic value of cotton fiber lies in its length and quality. The multifunctional laccase enzymes play important roles in cell elongation, lignification and pigmentation in plants and could play crucial role in cotton fiber quality. Genome-wide analysis of cultivated allotetraploid (G. hirsutum) and its progenitor diploid (G. arboreum and G. raimondii) cotton species identified 84, 44 and 46 laccase genes, respectively. Analysis of chromosomal location, phylogeny, conserved domain and physical properties showed highly conserved nature of laccases across three cotton species. Gene expression, enzymatic activity and biochemical analysis of developing cotton fibers was performed using G. arboreum species. Of the total 44, 40 laccases showed expression during different stages of fiber development. The higher enzymatic activity of laccases correlated with higher lignin content at 25 DPA (Days Post Anthesis). Further, analysis of cotton fiber phenolic compounds showed an overall decrease at 25 DPA indicating possible incorporation of these substrates into lignin polymer during secondary cell wall biosynthesis. Overall data indicate significant roles of laccases in cotton fiber development, and presents an excellent opportunity for manipulation of fiber development and quality.

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