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ArticleBMC genomic data2024

Identification and characterization of PAL genes involved in the regulation of stem development in Saccharum spontaneum L.

Xiaoqing Wu, Zetian Cui, Xinyi Li, Zehuai Yu, Pingping Lin, Li Xue, Abdullah Khan, Cailan Ou, Zuhu Deng, Muqing Zhang and 2 more

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Xiaoqing Wu *State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Zetian Cui *State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Xinyi LiState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Zehuai YuState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Pingping LinState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Li XueState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Abdullah KhanState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Cailan OuState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Zuhu DengState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Muqing ZhangState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
Wei YaoState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China. yaoweimail@163.com.
Fan YuState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Sugarcane Biology, Academy of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China. yufanky@163.com.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSaccharum spontaneum L. is a closely related species of sugarcane and has become an important genetic component of modern sugarcane cultivars. Stem development is one of the important factors for affecting the yield, while the molecular mechanism of stem development remains poorly understanding in S. spontaneum. Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) is a vital component of both primary and secondary metabolism, contributing significantly to plant growth, development and stress defense. However, the current knowledge about PAL genes in S. spontaneum is still limited. Thus, identification and characterization of the PAL genes by transcriptome analysis will provide a theoretical basis for further investigation of the function of PAL gene in sugarcane.

resultsIn this study, 42 of PAL genes were identified, including 26 SsPAL genes from S. spontaneum, 8 ShPAL genes from sugarcane cultivar R570, and 8 SbPAL genes from sorghum. Phylogenetic analysis showed that SsPAL genes were divided into three groups, potentially influenced by long-term natural selection. Notably, 20 SsPAL genes were existed on chromosomes 4 and 5, indicating that they are highly conserved in S. spontaneum. This conservation is likely a result of the prevalence of whole-genome replications within this gene family. The upstream sequence of PAL genes were found to contain conserved cis-acting elements such as G-box and SP1, GT1-motif and CAT-box, which collectively regulate the growth and development of S. spontaneum. Furthermore, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis showed that SsPAL genes of stem had a significantly upregulated than that of leaves, suggesting that they may promote the stem growth and development, particularly in the + 6 stem (The sixth cane stalk from the top to down) during the growth stage.

conclusionsThe results of this study revealed the molecular characteristics of SsPAL genes and indicated that they may play a vital role in stem growth and development of S. spontaneum. Altogether, our findings will promote the understanding of the molecular mechanism of S. spontaneum stem development, and also contribute to the sugarcane genetic improving.

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Gene Expression Regulation, PlantPhenylalanine Ammonia-LyasePhylogenyPlant StemsSaccharumGene Expression ProfilingGenes, PlantPlant ProteinsPhenylalanine Ammonia-LyasePlant ProteinsPhenylalanine ammonia-lyaseSaccharum spontaneumStem growthSugarcane

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