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ArticleBMC plant biology2025

The TgWRKY24 transcription factor is involved in releasing seed dormancy by responding to abscisic acid signals in Tulipa thianschanica.

Zhengguang Sun, Yi Ji, Shuang Liu, Yang Yan, Yang Zheng, Li Xue, Jiajun Lei, Jun Zhao

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Zhengguang SunCollege of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.
Yi JiCollege of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.
Shuang LiuCollege of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.
Yang YanCollege of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.
Yang ZhengCollege of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.
Li XueCollege of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.
Jiajun LeiCollege of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.
Jun ZhaoCollege of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China. zhaojun0340@syau.edu.cn.

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the General projectProject of Education Department of Liaoning province JYTMS20231279the National Natural Science Foundation for the Youth of China 31902044
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Abstract

backgroundTulipa L., a prominent bulbous flower of the Liliaceae family, exhibits profound dormancy traits in its seeds, which significantly constrains its breeding potential. While cold temperature and hormone treatments have been shown to effectively alleviate this dormancy, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood.

resultThe transcription factor TgWRKY24, a member of the WRKY family, was identified in T. thianschanica seeds, and its functionality was validated. TgWRKY24 subcellularly localizes to the nucleus, and its expression is inhibited by abscisic acid (ABA). The germination of T. thianschanica seeds affected the virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) system targeting TgWRKY24, resulting in increased ABA content. Yeast two-hybrid (Y2H) and bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) assays demonstrated the interaction between TgWRKY24 and TgCYP707. TgWRKY24 facilitates seed germination by transcriptionally activating TgCYP707, leading to a reduction in endogenous ABA levels.

conclusionThese findings indicate that TgWRKY24 plays a modulatory role in regulating ABA during seed germination. These findings are important for exploring the molecular mechanism involved in breaking the dormancy of tulip seeds and enriching the germplasm resources of tulips.

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Abscisic AcidPlant DormancyPlant Growth RegulatorsPlant ProteinsTranscription FactorsGene Expression Regulation, PlantGerminationSeedsSignal TransductionAbscisic AcidPlant Growth RegulatorsPlant ProteinsTranscription FactorsAbscisic acidSeed dormancyTgCYP707TgWRKY24T. tianschanica

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PMCPMC12581366

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