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ArticleBMC genomics2025

Genome-wide identification of HbVQ proteins and their interaction with HbWRKY14 to regulate the expression of HbSRPP in Hevea brasiliensis.

Jiahong Zhu, Long Qu, Liwang Zeng, Ying Wang, Huiliang Li, Shiqing Peng, Dong Guo

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Jiahong Zhu *National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, 572025, China.
Long Qu *National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, 572025, China.
Liwang ZengKey Laboratory of Applied Research on Tropical Crop Information Technology of Hainan Province, Institute of Scientific and Technical Information, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, China.
Ying WangNational Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, 572025, China.
Huiliang LiNational Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, 572025, China.
Shiqing PengNational Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, 572025, China. shqpeng@163.com.
Dong GuoNational Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, 572025, China. guodong@itbb.org.cn.

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Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund for the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences No. 1630052022009Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China 323QN298Major Science and Technology Plan of Hainan Province ZDKJ2021012National Natural Science Foundation of China 31970620
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Abstract

backgroundValine-glutamine motif-containing proteins (VQ proteins) play important roles in plant growth, development and response to stress. However, information on the VQ gene family in rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) is limited.

resultsIn this study, a total of 21 VQ protein genes (named HbVQ1 ~ HbVQ21) were identified in rubber trees and divided into six subfamilies. Gene structure analysis revealed that most of HbVQs had no introns except for HbVQ5 and HbVQ20. Gene expression analysis revealed that HbVQ4, 5, and 21 were expressed at relatively high levels in latex. In addition, HbVQ4, 5, and 21 interact with the WRKY transcription factor HbWRKY14. Transient co-expression of HbVQ4 or HbVQ5 and HbWRKY14 resulted in relieved HbWRKY14-mediated transcription inhibition of the gene encoding small rubber particle protein (HbSRPP), whereas transient co-expression of HbVQ21 and HbWRKY14 resulted in increased HbWRKY14-mediated HbSRPP transcription inhibition.

conclusionsIn summary, HbVQ4, 5, and 21 interact with HbWRKY14 to regulate the expression of HbSRPP. This study provides insight into the functions of VQ proteins in regulating natural rubber biosynthesis.

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Gene Expression Regulation, PlantHeveaPlant ProteinsTranscription FactorsPhylogenyPlant ProteinsTranscription FactorsHevea brasiliensisSmall rubber particle proteinVQ proteinWRKY transcription factor

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PMID39838304
PMCPMC11748332

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