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ArticlePlanta2021

Comparative RNA-Seq analysis reveals genes associated with masculinization in female Cannabis sativa.

Ayelign M Adal, Ketan Doshi, Larry Holbrook, Soheil S Mahmoud

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Article in Planta, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers.

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34citing papers in PubMed
5.9field-weighted citation impact, top 3% of its field
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 48 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ayelign M AdalDepartment of Biology, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada.
Ketan DoshiZyus Life Sciences Inc., 204-407 Downey Rd, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Larry HolbrookZyus Life Sciences Inc., 204-407 Downey Rd, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Soheil S MahmoudDepartment of Biology, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada. soheil.mahmoud@ubc.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6709-1398
University of British Columbia · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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conclusionUsing RNA profiling, we identified several silver thiosulfate-induced genes that potentially control the masculinization of female Cannabis sativa plants. Genetically female Cannabis sativa plants normally bear female flowers, but can develop male flowers in response to environmental and developmental cues. In an attempt to elucidate the molecular elements responsible for sex expression in C. sativa plants, we developed genetically female lines producing both female and chemically-induced male flowers. Furthermore, we carried out RNA-Seq assays aimed at identifying differentially expressed genes responsible for male flower development in female plants. The results revealed over 10,500 differentially expressed genes, of which around 200 potentially control masculinization of female cannabis plants. These genes include transcription factors and other genes involved in male organ (i.e., anther and pollen) development, as well as genes involved in phytohormone signalling and male-biased phenotypes. The expressions of 15 of these genes were further validated by qPCR assay confirming similar expression patterns to that of RNA-Seq data. These genes would be useful for understanding predisposed plants producing flowers of both sex types in the same plant, and help breeders to regulate the masculinization of female plants through targeted breeding and plant biotechnology.

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CannabisPlant ProteinsRNA-SeqFlowersGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantPlant BreedingPlant ProteinsCannabisDifferential expressionFlower sexMale biased-genesRNA-seqSilver thiosulfate

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PMID33392743
PMCPMC7779414
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