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ArticlePlant physiology2021

Multi-omics approach reveals the contribution of KLU to leaf longevity and drought tolerance.

Liang Jiang, Takuya Yoshida, Sofia Stiegert, Yue Jing, Saleh Alseekh, Michael Lenhard, Francisco Pérez-Alfocea, Alisdair R Fernie

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Article in Plant physiology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers.

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Liang JiangMax-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Wissenschaftspark Golm, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
Takuya YoshidaMax-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Wissenschaftspark Golm, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
Sofia StiegertMax-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Wissenschaftspark Golm, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
Yue JingMax-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Wissenschaftspark Golm, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
Saleh AlseekhMax-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Wissenschaftspark Golm, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
Michael LenhardDepartment of Genetics, University of Potsdam, 14469 Potsdam, Germany.
Francisco Pérez-AlfoceaDepartment of Plant Nutrition, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain.
Alisdair R FernieMax-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Wissenschaftspark Golm, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology · DEUniversity of Potsdam · DECentro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura · ES

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

KLU, encoded by a cytochrome P450 CYP78A family gene, generates an important-albeit unknown-mobile signal that is distinct from the classical phytohormones. Multiple lines of evidence suggest that KLU/KLU-dependent signaling functions in several vital developmental programs, including leaf initiation, leaf/floral organ growth, and megasporocyte cell fate. However, the interactions between KLU/KLU-dependent signaling and the other classical phytohormones, as well as how KLU influences plant physiological responses, remain poorly understood. Here, we applied in-depth, multi-omics analysis to monitor transcriptome and metabolome dynamics in klu-mutant and KLU-overexpressing Arabidopsis plants. By integrating transcriptome sequencing data and primary metabolite profiling alongside phytohormone measurements, our results showed that cytokinin signaling, with its well-established function in delaying leaf senescence, was activated in KLU-overexpressing plants. Consistently, KLU-overexpressing plants exhibited significantly delayed leaf senescence and increased leaf longevity, whereas the klu-mutant plants showed early leaf senescence. In addition, proline biosynthesis and catabolism were enhanced following KLU overexpression owing to increased expression of genes associated with proline metabolism. Furthermore, KLU-overexpressing plants showed enhanced drought-stress tolerance and reduced water loss. Collectively, our work illustrates a role for KLU in positively regulating leaf longevity and drought tolerance by synergistically activating cytokinin signaling and promoting proline metabolism. These data promote KLU as a potential ideal genetic target to improve plant fitness.

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MetabolomeSignal TransductionTranscriptomeArabidopsisArabidopsis ProteinsCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemCytokininsDroughtsGene ExpressionGenomicsPlant Growth RegulatorsPlant LeavesProlineStress, PhysiologicalArabidopsis ProteinsCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemCytokininsKLUH protein, ArabidopsisPlant Growth RegulatorsProline

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