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ArticleBMC plant biology2023

Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveals keys genes and metabolic pathways in tea (Camellia sinensis) against six-spotted spider mite (Eotetranychus Sexmaculatus).

Xiaoping Wang, Yunjia Xiang, Minshan Sun, Yuanyuan Xiong, Chunhua Li, Ting Zhang, Weiwei Ma, Yun Wang, Xiao Liu

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Xiaoping Wang *Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Tea Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China. wangxp922@sina.com.
Yunjia Xiang *Institute of Plant Protection, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China.
Minshan SunHenan Assist Research Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, China.
Yuanyuan XiongTea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Tea Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China.
Chunhua LiTea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Tea Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China.
Ting ZhangTea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Tea Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China.
Weiwei MaTea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Tea Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China.
Yun WangTea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Tea Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China.
Xiao LiuTea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Tea Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China.
Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences · CNTea Research Institute · CN

Funding

Application foundation project of Sichuan Science and Technology Department 2019YJ0600Financial independent project of Sichuan 2022ZZCX055Natural science Foundation of Sichuan 2023NSFSC0163Tea varieties breeding and promotion project of Sichuan sccxtd-2023-10"The 14th Five-Year Plan" tea tree breeding project of Sichuan 2021YFYZ0025
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Abstract

backgroundSix-spotted spider mite (Eotetranychus sexmaculatus) is one of the most damaging pests of tea (Camellia sinensis). E. sexmaculatus causes great economic loss and affects tea quality adversely. In response to pests, such as spider mites, tea plants have evolved resistance mechanisms, such as expression of defense-related genes and defense-related metabolites.

resultsTo evaluate the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of resistance in C. sinensis against spider mites, "Tianfu-5" (resistant to E. sexmaculatus) and "Fuding Dabai" (susceptible to E. sexmaculatus) were inoculated with spider mites. Transcriptomics and metabolomics based on RNA-Seq and liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technology were used to analyze changes in gene expression and metabolite content, respectively. RNA-Seq data analysis revealed that 246 to 3,986 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in multiple compared groups, and these DEGs were significantly enriched in various pathways, such as phenylpropanoid and flavonoid biosynthesis, plant-pathogen interactions, MAPK signaling, and plant hormone signaling. Additionally, the metabolome data detected 2,220 metabolites, with 194 to 260 differentially abundant metabolites (DAMs) identified in multiple compared groups, including phenylalanine, lignin, salicylic acid, and jasmonic acid. The combined analysis of RNA-Seq and metabolomic data indicated that phenylpropanoid and flavonoid biosynthesis, MAPK signaling, and Ca2+-mediated PR-1 signaling pathways may contribute to spider mite resistance.

conclusionsOur findings provide insights for identifying insect-induced genes and metabolites and form a basis for studies on mechanisms of host defense against spider mites in C. sinensis. The candidate genes and metabolites identified will be a valuable resource for tea breeding in response to biotic stress.

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Camellia sinensisTetranychidaeAnimalsChromatography, LiquidFlavonoidsGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantMetabolic Networks and PathwaysPlant BreedingPlant LeavesPlant ProteinsTandem Mass SpectrometryTeaTranscriptomeFlavonoidsPlant ProteinsTeaMetabolomePlant–insect interactionSpider miteTea plantTranscriptome

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