ArticleJournal of plant research2026
NtispH as a key regulator of glandular trichome development and terpenoid metabolism in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum).
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Abstract
Glandular trichomes are specialized structures that play a crucial role in plant defense and the production of secondary metabolites. In this study, we investigated the role of NtispH, a key enzyme in the methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathway, in regulating glandular trichome density and terpenoid biosynthesis in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Our results showed that over-expression of NtispH led to a significant increase in glandular trichome density, with an average rise of 54.56%. Notably, the density of long-stalked trichomes increased by an impressive average of 131.14%. Additionally, over-expression of NtispH elevated the levels of gibberellin (GA3). Conversely, RNA interference (RNAi)-mediated silencing of NtispH resulted in reduced trichome density and severe albino phenotypes. Transcriptome analysis revealed that the over-expression of NtispH upregulated a suite of genes involved in chlorophyll biosynthesis, photosynthesis and trichome development, i.e. NtGL2, NtMYB23 and NtTTG2, which are homologs of Arabidopsis thaliana. Additionally, the over-expression of NtispH specifically downregulated key genes in the mevalonate (MVA) pathway, namely NtAACT, NtHMGCS, NtHMGCR and NtMVD, while leaving the MEP pathway unaffected. This metabolic shift resulted in significant alterations in the composition of terpenoid volatile organic compounds (VOCs), marked by a significant decrease in the levels of the monoterpene-derived compound trans-β-ionone and a notable increase in the levels of the diterpene neophytadiene. These findings demonstrate that NtispH positively regulates glandular trichome density and may modulate terpenoid biosynthesis by balancing the metabolic flux between the MEP and MVA pathways, providing new insights into the metabolic engineering of tobacco for enhanced stress resistance and economic value.
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