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ArticlePloS one2025

BnLPAT2 gene regulates oil accumulation in Brassica napus by modulating linoleic and linolenic acid levels in seeds.

Luyao Huang, Zhiqiang Liao, Yujing Zou, Yong Liu, Huihui Wang, Leping Zou, Sun Liang, Shan Tong, Yu Kang, Tuo Chen and 2 more

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  2. BnaCIPK9 homoeologs mediate the dosage-dependent regulation of seed oil in allotetraploid Brassica napus L.TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik · 2026
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Luyao HuangYichun Academy of Sciences, Yichun, Jiangxi, China.
Zhiqiang LiaoYichun Academy of Sciences, Yichun, Jiangxi, China.
Yujing ZouYichun Academy of Sciences, Yichun, Jiangxi, China.
Yong LiuCollege of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Huihui WangCollege of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Leping ZouYichun Academy of Sciences, Yichun, Jiangxi, China.
Sun LiangYichun Academy of Sciences, Yichun, Jiangxi, China.
Shan TongYichun Academy of Sciences, Yichun, Jiangxi, China.
Yu KangDepartment of Bioengineering, Huainan Normal University, Huainan, Anhui, China.
Tuo ChenAnxiang County Agricultural and Rural Affairs Bureau, Anxiang, Hunan, China.
Xinghua XiongDepartment of Bioengineering, Huainan Normal University, Huainan, Anhui, China.
Man XingCollege of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.

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Abstract

Lysophosphatidate acyltransferase (LPAT) catalyzes the conversion of lysophosphatidic acid to phosphatidic acid, a key step in lipid biosynthesis. This study cloned four LPAT2 genes from Brassica napus: BnLPAT2-A04, A07, A09, and C08. Functional analysis using bioinformatics, qRT-PCR (Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction), CRISPR/Cas9 (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats/CRISPR-associated protein 9), overexpression, and transcriptome sequencing revealed that these genes encode proteins containing the conserved PLN02380 domain. BnLPAT2-A07/A09/C08 showed strong conservation with Arabidopsis AtLPAT2. Promoter analysis revealed multiple cis-elements related to stress, light, and phytohormone responses, with the BnLPAT2-A09/C08 promoters containing the most diverse cis-elements. Expression analysis showed that BnLPAT2-A07/C08 was highly expressed in various tissues, with BnLPAT2-A07 peaking during seed development. Overexpression of these genes increased seed oil content and the proportion of C18:2/C18:3 fatty acids, with BnLPAT2-A07 achieving an increase in oil content ranging from 4.46% to 6.44%. Gene knockout reduced oil content by 7.5% and affected fatty acid accumulation. Transcriptome sequencing analysis suggested that the BnLPAT2 genes promote the production of long-chain fatty acids, such as Linoleic acid (C18:2) and Linolenic acid (C18:3), through biological processes, including fatty acid biosynthesis, very long-chain fatty acid biosynthesis, and very long-chain fatty acid metabolism, thereby improving seed oil content. This study provides valuable insights into lipid metabolism and offers a theoretical foundation for improving oil content and fatty acid composition in B. napus.

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Acyltransferasesalpha-Linolenic AcidBrassica napusLinoleic AcidPlant OilsPlant ProteinsSeedsGene Expression Regulation, PlantPlants, Genetically ModifiedPromoter Regions, Genetic2-acylglycerophosphate acyltransferaseAcyltransferasesalpha-Linolenic AcidLinoleic AcidPlant OilsPlant Proteins

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PMCPMC12002453

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