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ArticleBMC plant biology2025

WGCNA analysis and identification of key genes in tobacco in response to different nitrogen levels.

Xinwang Zhang, Shouhui Pan, Dong Chen, Yuqi Pan, Deepak Bhanot, Tianju Xu, Sachin Gupta, Jinling Zhang, Yin Huang

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Xinwang Zhang *College of Tobacco, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China.
Shouhui Pan *Anshun Tobacco Branch Company, Guizhou Tobacco Company, Guiyang, 561000, People's Republic of China.
Dong ChenCollege of Tobacco, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China.
Yuqi PanCollege of Tobacco, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China.
Deepak BhanotCentre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India.
Tianju XuCollege of Tobacco, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China.
Sachin GuptaDepartment of Robotics and Control, School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, PIN: 144411, India.
Jinling ZhangCollege of Tobacco, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China.
Yin HuangCollege of Tobacco, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China. yhuang6@gzu.edu.cn.

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Guizhou Provincial Tobacco Company 2023 science and technology project 2023XM12
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Abstract

backgroundNitrogen (N) supply directly impacts growth and quality in flue-cured tobacco. To decipher molecular responses to N gradients, we integrated transcriptomics and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) on leaves from four N treatments: 0 (inherent soil fertility), 60 (low), 105 (standard), and 150 kg/hm

resultsPhenotypic analysis revealed dose-dependent increases in leaf nitrogen content with higher N application, accompanied by excessive vegetative growth and delayed maturity at 150 kg/hm

conclusionsThis study reveals the effects of nitrogen application rates on flue-cured tobacco growth and gene expression. By identifying key transcription factors and genes regulating nitrogen metabolism, it provides a theoretical basis for dissecting nitrogen regulatory mechanisms, optimizing fertilization strategies, and improving nitrogen use efficiency in tobacco production.

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Gene Regulatory NetworksGenes, PlantNicotianaNitrogenGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantPlant LeavesTranscriptomeNitrogenNitrogen Application; WGCNATobacco(Nicotiana tabacum L.)

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