Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals candidate genes for cuticular wax biosynthesis and molecular characteristics of a glossy mutant in rapeseed under natural drought stress.

Lei Lei, Xianmin Meng, Weirong Wang, Hongwei Li, Jifeng Zhu

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Lei LeiKey Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Genetic Improvement of Grain and Oil Crops (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding of Shanghai, Crop Breeding and Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.

Xianmin MengKey Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Genetic Improvement of Grain and Oil Crops (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding of Shanghai, Crop Breeding and Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.

Weirong WangKey Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Genetic Improvement of Grain and Oil Crops (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding of Shanghai, Crop Breeding and Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.

Hongwei LiKey Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Genetic Improvement of Grain and Oil Crops (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding of Shanghai, Crop Breeding and Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.

Jifeng ZhuKey Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Genetic Improvement of Grain and Oil Crops (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding of Shanghai, Crop Breeding and Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.

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Introduction: Cuticular wax plays a crucial role in drought tolerance. However, the regulatory mechanisms controlling cuticular wax biosynthesis and the drought response in rapeseed are not well understood. Methods and Results: In this study, we identified a glossy mutant, Discussion: These results suggest that the drought response in the glossy mutant involves not only a defective cuticular barrier but also extensive metabolic and signaling reprogramming. This insight could facilitate the identification of genes related to cuticular wax biosynthesis and drought stress response, which could be utilized in molecular breeding programs to enhance drought tolerance in rapeseed. Consequently, this offers a promising approach for developing more sustainable farming methods amid environmental challenges.

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Brassica napus L.CER1cuticular waxdroughtmulti-omics analysis

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PMID42591868

DOI10.3389/fpls.2026.1874927

PMCPMC13463271

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