ArticleBMC plant biology2026
Integrated epigenomic and transcriptional profiling reveals genotype-specific adaptive reprogramming to drought stress in Brassica napus.
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Abstract
backgroundRapeseed (Brassica napus L.) is a globally important oil crop whose productivity is increasingly threatened by drought stress. Although DNA methylation is recognized as a key regulator of plant stress responses, the integrated epigenetic and transcriptional landscapes underlying divergent drought tolerance in rapeseed remain poorly understood.
resultsHere we performed whole-genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) on extreme drought-tolerant and drought-sensitive rapeseed genotypes. Drought stress triggered extensive DNA methylation reprogramming, with differentially methylated regions (DMRs) in the CHH context accounting for over 68% of all significant DMRs, highlighting the prominent role of non-CG methylation. The drought-sensitive genotypes exhibited an “over-defense” strategy, characterized by pervasive hyper-methylation, a larger number of DMRs and differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and widespread activation of stress-response pathways. In contrast, the tolerant genotypes displayed a “precision-regulation” strategy, featuring balanced methylation dynamics, fewer but highly specific DMRs and DEGs, and enrichment of pathways associated with carbohydrate transport and resource allocation. Integrated multi-omics analysis identified 19 core pathways consistently altered at both epigenetic and transcriptional levels. Furthermore, we identified 106 high-confidence candidate genes exhibiting negative correlations between DNA methylation and gene expression, among which 12 hub genes were located within the core pathways, including pivotal regulators such as BnBBX21 and BnTAT7.
conclusionsOur results reveal two contrasting molecular strategies underlying drought adaptation in rapeseed: an extensive but energetically costly “over-defense” response in sensitive genotypes and a more efficient “precision-regulation” strategy in tolerant genotypes. These strategies are mediated by genotype-specific coordination between epigenetic remodeling and transcriptional reprogramming. This study provides mechanistic insights into drought adaptation and highlights valuable epigenetic and genetics targets for improving drought resilience in rapeseed.
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