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ArticleBMC plant biology2025

Study on the physiological mechanism and molecular regulatory network of Blumea balsamifera in response to drought stress.

Changmao Guo, Zejun Mo, Su Chen, Kailang Mu, Shi Yao, Qiumei Luo, Zhengwei Zhang, Tianjian Wang, Gang Liu, Yuchen Liu and 1 more

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Changmao Guo *College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Zejun Mo *College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Su ChenCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Kailang MuCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Shi YaoCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Qiumei LuoCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Zhengwei ZhangCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Tianjian WangCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Gang LiuCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
Yuchen LiuCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China. liuyuchen480@gzy.edu.cn.
Yuxin PangCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China. pyxmarx@126.com.

Funding

the Guizhou University of Chinese Medicine, Karst medicinal resources protection and innovative utilization of scientific and technological innovation talent team project GZY TD Hezi [2022]001the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine high-level key discipline construction project zyyzdxk-2023186This research was supported by the Guizhou Authentic medicinal Materials Germplasm Resource Bank Equipment Construction Project (Authentic medicinal Materials Advantages and Characteristics Industry Cluster (Chinese medicinal materials Industry Cluster)) 3411-411000163
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Abstract

Drought restricts plant growth and agricultural production. As an important medicinal plant, Blumea balsamifera is sensitive to water, but there is still a lack of systematic research on its drought response mechanism. In this study, four-month-old B. balsamifera seedlings were used as materials, and three groups were set up: normal irrigation (CK), drought stress (DS), and rewatering recovery (RW). The results showed that drought significantly inhibited the growth and photosynthesis of B. balsamifera. With the prolongation of stress time (day 12), the limiting factor of photosynthesis changed from initial stomatal limitation to non - stomatal limitation. In terms of physiology and biochemistry, B. balsamifera increased MDA content by actively reducing SPAD value and relative water content of leaves; and activates the antioxidant enzyme system to remove ROS, synergistically accumulates lignin, soluble sugar, proline and other osmotic adjustment substances, and jointly maintains cell water balance and membrane system stability. Through transcriptome and proteome analysis, 20,874 DEGs and 2770 DEPs were screened out, which were significantly enriched in terms related to ribosome, oxidoreductase activity, biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids and other pathways. A total of 55 drought - related DEGs - DEPs were identified by two - omics, and 18 key regulatory genes were screened. In summary, B. balsamifera formed a comprehensive drought resistance mechanism through photosynthesis, physiology and DEGs - DEPs network. This study provides theoretical support for the breeding and resource development of B. balsamifera, and also provides reference for the study of stress resistance of other medicinal plants.

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AsteraceaeDroughtsGene Regulatory NetworksGene Expression Regulation, PlantPhotosynthesisStress, PhysiologicalTranscriptomeBlumea balsamifera LDrought resistance mechanismDrought stressProteomicsTranscriptomics

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PMCPMC12220101

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