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ArticleBMC plant biology2019

Molecular cloning and functional analysis of 4-Coumarate:CoA ligase 4(4CL-like 1)from Fraxinus mandshurica and its role in abiotic stress tolerance and cell wall synthesis.

Xiaohui Chen, Hengtao Wang, Xiaoyi Li, Kai Ma, Yaguang Zhan, Fansuo Zeng

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Article in BMC plant biology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 44 papers.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Xiaohui ChenState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, 150040, China.
Hengtao WangCollege of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China.
Xiaoyi LiCollege of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China.
Kai MaCollege of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China.
Yaguang ZhanState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, 150040, China. yaguangzhan@126.com.
Fansuo ZengState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding (Northeast Forestry University), Harbin, 150040, China. zengfansuo@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3237-4651
Northeast Forestry University · CNResearch Institute of Forestry · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFour-Coumarate:CoA ligase gene (4CL) plays multiple important roles in plant growth and development by catalyzing the formation of CoA ester. 4CL belongs to the plant phenylpropane derivative, which is related to the synthesis of flavonoids and lignin and is a key enzyme in the biosynthetic pathway.

resultsIn this study, 12 4CL genes of Fraxinus mandschurica were identified and named Fm4CL1-Fm4CL12, respectively. The analysis of the expression pattern of Fm4CL genes indicate that Fm4CL-like 1 gene may play a role in the lignin synthesis pathway. Our study indicate that overexpression of Fm4CL-like 1 increases the lignin content of transgenic tobacco by 39.5% compared to WT, and the S/G ratio of transgenic tobacco increased by 19.7% compared with WT. The xylem cell layer of transgenic line is increased by 40% compared to WT, the xylem cell wall thickness increased by 21.6% compared to the WT. Under mannitol-simulated drought stress, the root length of transgenic tobacco is 64% longer than WT, and the seed germination rate of the transgenic lines is 47% higher than that of WT. In addition, the H

conclusionsOur results indicate that Fm4CL-like 1 is involved in secondary cell wall development and lignin synthesis. Fm4CL-like 1 play an important role in osmotic stress by affecting cell wall and stomatal development.

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DroughtsCloning, MolecularFraxinusGene ExpressionGene Expression Regulation, PlantNicotianaPlant ProteinsPlants, Genetically ModifiedStress, PhysiologicalPlant Proteins4CL/4CL-like geneCell wallFraxinus mandshuricaLigninOsmotic stress

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