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ArticleFunctional & integrative genomics2022

Molecular cloning and functional characterization of MhHEC2-like genes in Malus halliana reveals it enhances Fe (iron) deficiency tolerance.

Zhongxing Zhang, Jiao Cheng, Shuangcheng Wang, Yanlong Gao, Xulin Xian, Cailong Li, YanxiuWang

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Zhongxing ZhangCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Jiao ChengCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Shuangcheng WangCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Yanlong GaoCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Xulin XianCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Cailong LiCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
YanxiuWangCollege of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China. wangxy@gsau.edu.cn.
Gansu Agricultural University · CN

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 31960581
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Abstract

The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) family, as one of the largest families of transcription factors (TFs) in plants, plays crucial roles in regulating growth, development, and abiotic stress responses. However, studies on the association of the bHLH genes with apple iron (Fe) deficiency are limited. Here, multiple bHLH genes that responded to Fe deficiency were selected for quantitative real-time PCR in Malus halliana. The results showed that the expression of HEC2-like gene exerted more values compared to other genes under Fe deficiency stress, but the mechanism by which it regulates Fe deficiency stress is unclear. Subsequently, MhHEC2-like gene (ID: 103,455,961) was cloned from M. halliana for functional identification. We found that both transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana and tobacco displayed less chlorosis and more robust growth than wild-type (WT) controls under Fe deficiency stress. At the same time, the overexpressed apple calli grew prominently larger and better under Fe deficiency compared to the wild type. On the other hand, physiological index measurements revealed that overexpressed MhHEC2-like gene enhanced tolerance to Fe deficiency stress in A. thaliana and tobacco by promoting the synthesis of photosynthetic pigments, improving antioxidant enzyme activity, and enhancing Fe reduction, and strengthened tolerance to Fe deficiency stress in apple calli by reducing pH, boosting Fe reduction, and increasing antioxidant enzyme activity. To sum up, the overexpression of MhHEC2-like gene strengthened tolerance to Fe deficiency stress in Arabidopsis thaliana, tobacco, and apple calli.

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ArabidopsisIron DeficienciesMalusAntioxidantsCloning, MolecularIronNicotianaAntioxidantsIronExpression analysisFe deficiency stressMhHEC2-like geneMolecular cloning

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