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ArticleBMC genomics2019

Genome-wide characterization of SPL family in Medicago truncatula reveals the novel roles of miR156/SPL module in spiky pod development.

Hongfeng Wang, Zhichao Lu, Yiteng Xu, Lingcui Kong, Jianjun Shi, Yafei Liu, Chunxiang Fu, Xiaoshan Wang, Zeng-Yu Wang, Chuanen Zhou and 1 more

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Hongfeng WangThe Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266101, China.
Zhichao LuThe Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266101, China.
Yiteng XuThe Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266101, China.
Lingcui KongThe Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266101, China.
Jianjun ShiThe Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266101, China.
Yafei LiuThe Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266101, China.
Chunxiang FuKey Laboratory of Biofuels, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China.
Xiaoshan WangDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
Zeng-Yu WangNoble Research Institute, LLC, Ardmore, OK, USA.
Chuanen ZhouThe Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266101, China. czhou@sdu.edu.cn.
Lu HanThe Key Laboratory of Plant Development and Environmental Adaptation Biology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266101, China. lhan@sdu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2247-0217
Shandong University · CNChinese Academy of Sciences · CNMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China · CNQingdao Agricultural University · CNYangzhou University · CN

Funding

Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China 2015CB943500Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China 2016YFD0100500National Natural Science Foundation of China 31371235National Natural Science Foundation of China 31671507National Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province ZR2018ZC0334National Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province ZR2019MC013
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Abstract

backgroundSQUAMOSA Promoter Binding Protein-Likes (SPLs) proteins are plant-specific transcription factors that play many crucial roles in plant growth and development. However, there is little information about SPL family in the model legume Medicago truncatula.

resultsIn this study, a total of 23 MtSPL genes were identified in M. truncatula genome, in which 17 of the MtSPLs contained the putative MtmiR156 binding site at the coding or 3' UTR regions. Tissue-specific expression pattern analysis showed that most MtmiR156-targeted MtSPLs were highly expressed in seed and pod. The observation of MtmiR156B-overexpressing plants reveals that MtmiR156/MtSPL modules are not only involved in the development of leaves and branches, but also in the seed pod development, especially the formation of spine on pod.

conclusionThe spines on pods are developed in many plant species, which allow pods to adhere to the animals, and then be transported on the outside. This study sheds light on the new function of SPL family in seed dispersal by controlling the formation of spiky pod, and provides insights on understanding evolutionary divergence of the members of SPL gene family among plant species.

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MicroRNAsFruitGene Expression Regulation, PlantGenome-Wide Association StudyMedicago truncatulaMultigene FamilyPhylogenyPlant ProteinsPlants, Genetically ModifiedRNA, PlantSeedsTranscription FactorsMicroRNAsPlant ProteinsRNA, PlantTranscription FactorsLegumeMedicago truncatulamiR156Seed developmentSpiky pod formationSPL genes

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