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ArticleScientific reports2025

Multi-omics insights into the molecular basis of powdery mildew resistance and root metabolic variation in Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus.

Shuhong Guo, Junlin Li, Yuhao He, Xueyi Gao, Yaoqin Wang, Qiong Zhang, Hong Ling Tian

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Shuhong Guo *Industrial Crop Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, 030031, China.
Junlin Li *School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China.
Yuhao HeSchool of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China.
Xueyi GaoSchool of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China.
Yaoqin WangIndustrial Crop Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, 030031, China.
Qiong ZhangSchool of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China. Zhangqiong@sxmu.edu.cn.
Hong Ling TianIndustrial Crop Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, 030031, China. tianhongling@sxau.edu.cn.

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2025 Medicinal Herbs Breeding Project YZGC056Hunyuan Comprehensive Experimental Station of National Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry Technology System CARS-21the Hengshan Astragalus Industry Research Institute - University-Local Cooperation Project XDHZHQY2022-01
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Powdery mildew is one of the major diseases affecting Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus (Bunge) P. K. Hsiao (Am), yet the molecular mechanisms underlying its defense response to this pathogen remain unclear. To identify candidate genes and differential biomarkers involved in resistance to powdery mildew, we used a highly resistant Am germplasm (202302006) selected from previous studies. After natural disease inoculation in the field, transcriptomic and metabolomic sequencing were performed. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) in roots at various time points in response to powdery mildew were identified. Through DEG analysis, WGCNA, and LASSO regression, candidate genes and differentially abundant metabolites related to powdery mildew resistance were obtained. 6 upregulated candidate genes were enriched in pathways such as lipoic acid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, and carbon metabolism. 8 differential biomarkers were selected, with L-tartaric acid and ornithine identified as potential regulatory targets. Integrated omics analysis revealed significant enrichment of DEGs and DAMs in specific metabolic and biosynthetic pathways, with some metabolites showing positive/negative correlations with candidate genes, highlighting two key regulatory pathways. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms underlying the resistance of Am to powdery mildew, offering theoretical and technical support for the breeding of new powdery mildew-resistant cultivars.

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AscomycotaAstragalus propinquusDisease ResistancePlant DiseasesPlant RootsGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantMetabolomeMetabolomicsMultiomicsTranscriptomeAstragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus (Bunge) P. K. hsiaoDefense responseMetabolomicsPowdery mildewTranscriptomics

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