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ArticleBMC plant biology2017

Comprehensive transcriptome analysis reveals distinct regulatory programs during vernalization and floral bud development of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.).

Guangyan Feng, Linkai Huang, Ji Li, Jianping Wang, Lei Xu, Ling Pan, Xinxin Zhao, Xia Wang, Ting Huang, Xinquan Zhang

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10 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Guangyan FengDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Linkai HuangDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Ji LiDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Jianping WangAgronomy Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Lei XuDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Ling PanDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Xinxin ZhaoDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Xia WangDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Ting HuangDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Xinquan ZhangDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China. zhangxq@sicau.edu.cn.
Sichuan Agricultural University · CNUniversity of Florida · US

Funding

Modern Agro-industry Technology Research System No. CARS-35-05National Natural Science Foundation of China (CN) NSFC 31372363The National Basic Research Program (973 program) No. 2014CB138705
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Abstract

backgroundVernalization and the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth involve multiple pathways, vital for controlling floral organ formation and flowering time. However, little transcription information is available about the mechanisms behind environmental adaption and growth regulation. Here, we used high-throughput sequencing to analyze the comprehensive transcriptome of Dactylis glomerata L. during six different growth periods.

resultsDuring vernalization, 4689 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) significantly increased in abundance, while 3841 decreased. Furthermore, 12,967 DEGs were identified during booting stage and flowering stage, including 7750 up-regulated and 5219 down-regulated DEGs. Pathway analysis indicated that transcripts related to circadian rhythm, photoperiod, photosynthesis, flavonoid biosynthesis, starch, and sucrose metabolism changed significantly at different stages. Coexpression and weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) analysis linked different stages to transcriptional changes and provided evidence of inner relation modules associated with signal transduction, stress responses, cell division, and hormonal transport.

conclusionsWe found enrichment in transcription factors (TFs) related to WRKY, NAC, AP2/EREBP, AUX/IAA, MADS-BOX, ABI3/VP1, bHLH, and the CCAAT family during vernalization and floral bud development. TFs expression patterns revealed intricate temporal variations, suggesting relatively separate regulatory programs of TF modules. Further study will unlock insights into the ability of the circadian rhythm and photoperiod to regulate vernalization and flowering time in perennial grass.

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Gene Expression Regulation, PlantCold TemperatureDactylisFlowersGene Expression ProfilingPlant ProteinsRNA, PlantTranscription FactorsPlant ProteinsRNA, PlantTranscription FactorsDactylis glomerata L.Flowering regulationHigh-throughput sequencingOrchardgrassTranscriptomeVernalization

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