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ArticleBMC genomics2022

Transcriptomic analysis of the maize inbred line Chang7-2 and a large-grain mutant tc19.

Yanrong Zhang, Fuchao Jiao, Jun Li, Yuhe Pei, Meiai Zhao, Xiyun Song, Xinmei Guo

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Yanrong Zhang *College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, Shandong, China.
Fuchao Jiao *College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, Shandong, China.
Jun LiCollege of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, Shandong, China.
Yuhe PeiCollege of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, Shandong, China.
Meiai ZhaoKey Laboratory of Major Crop Germplasm Innovation and Application in Qingdao, Qingdao, 266109, Shandong, China.
Xiyun SongCollege of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, Shandong, China. songxy@qau.edu.cn.
Xinmei GuoCollege of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, Shandong, China. xmguo2009@126.com.
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Abstract

backgroundsGrain size is a key factor in crop yield that gradually develops after pollination. However, few studies have reported gene expression patterns in maize grain development using large-grain mutants. To investigate the developmental mechanisms of grain size, we analyzed a large-grain mutant, named tc19, at the morphological and transcriptome level at five stages corresponding to days after pollination (DAP).

resultsAfter maturation, the grain length, width, and thickness in tc19 were greater than that in Chang7-2 (control) and increased by 3.57, 8.80, and 3.88%, respectively. Further analysis showed that grain width and 100-kernel weight in tc19 was lower than in Chang7-2 at 14 and 21 DAP, but greater than that in Chang7-2 at 28 DAP, indicating that 21 to 28 DAP was the critical stage for kernel width and weight development. For all five stages, the concentrations of auxin and brassinosteroids were significantly higher in tc19 than in Chang7-2. Gibberellin was higher at 7, 14, and 21 DAP, and cytokinin was higher at 21 and 35 DAP, in tc19 than in Chang7-2. Through transcriptome analysis at 14, 21, and 28 DAP, we identified 2987, 2647 and 3209 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between tc19 and Chang7-2. By using KEGG analysis, 556, 500 and 633 DEGs at 14, 21 and 28 DAP were pathway annotated, respectively, 77 of them are related to plant hormone signal transduction pathway. ARF3, AO2, DWF4 and XTH are higher expressed in tc19 than that in Chang7-2.

conclusionsWe found some DEGs in maize grain development by using Chang7-2 and a large-grain mutant tc19. These DEGs have potential application value in improving maize performance.

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TranscriptomeZea maysEdible GrainGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantPlant Growth RegulatorsPlant Growth RegulatorsGrain sizeHormoneMaizeMutantTranscriptome

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