scholarly journals An overexpressed Q allele leads to increased spike density and improved processing quality

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin-Jie Xu ◽  
Qing Chen ◽  
Ting Zheng ◽  
Yun-Feng Jiang ◽  
Yuan-Yuan Qiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Common Wheat ◽  
Wheat Breeding ◽  
Mutant Phenotype ◽  
Vascular Bundles ◽  
Processing Quality ◽  
Spike Density ◽  
Multiple Gene ◽  
Slow Progress ◽  
Longitudinal Cell

AbstractSpike density and processing quality are important traits during the evolution of wheat, which is controlled by multiple gene loci. The associated gene loci have been heavily studied with slow progress. A common wheat mutant with extremely compact spikes and good processing quality was isolated. The gene (Qc1) responsible for the mutant phenotype was mapped and cloned, and the cellular mechanism for the mutant phenotype was investigated. Qc1 originated from a point mutation that interferes with the miR172-directed cleavage of the Q gene, leading to its overexpression. Qc1 reduces the longitudinal cell size of rachises, resulting in an increased spike density. Qc1 increases the number of vascular bundles, which suggests a higher efficiency in the transportation of assimilates in the spikes of the mutant than in the WT. This could account for the improved processing quality. The effects of Qc1 on spike density and wheat processing quality were confirmed by the identification of nine common wheat mutants having four different Qc alleles. These results deepen our understanding of the key role of Q gene, one of the most important domestication gene for wheat, and provide new insights for the potential application of Qc allele in wheat breeding.

scholarly journals An OverexpressedQAllele Leads to Increased Spike Density and Improved Processing Quality in Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum)

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 771-778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin-Jie Xu ◽  
Qing Chen ◽  
Ting Zheng ◽  
Yun-Feng Jiang ◽  
Yuan-Yuan Qiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Triticum Aestivum ◽  
Common Wheat ◽  
Processing Quality ◽  
Spike Density

scholarly journals Non-apoptotic enteroblast-specific role of the initiator caspase Dronc for development and homeostasis of the Drosophila intestine

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jillian L. Lindblad ◽  
Meghana Tare ◽  
Alla Amcheslavsky ◽  
Alicia Shields ◽  
Andreas Bergmann
Keyword(s):  
Normal Development ◽  
Cell Lineage ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Specific Role ◽  
Mutant Phenotype ◽  
Apoptotic Pathway ◽  
Specific Expression ◽  
Card Domain

AbstractThe initiator caspase Dronc is the only CARD-domain containing caspase in Drosophila and is essential for apoptosis. Here, we report that homozygous dronc mutant adult animals are short-lived due to the presence of a poorly developed, defective and leaky intestine. Interestingly, this mutant phenotype can be significantly rescued by enteroblast-specific expression of dronc+ in dronc mutant animals, suggesting that proper Dronc function specifically in enteroblasts, one of four cell types in the intestine, is critical for normal development of the intestine. Furthermore, enteroblast-specific knockdown of dronc in adult intestines triggers hyperplasia and differentiation defects. These enteroblast-specific functions of Dronc do not require the apoptotic pathway and thus occur in a non-apoptotic manner. In summary, we demonstrate that an apoptotic initiator caspase has a very critical non-apoptotic function for normal development and for the control of the cell lineage in the adult midgut and therefore for proper physiology and homeostasis.

Metal Ions on the Membrane Bioreactor in the Slow Progress of Membrane Fouling Studies

2014 ◽  
Vol 926-930 ◽  
pp. 158-161
Author(s):  
Wan You Zhang ◽  
Sheng Chao Ji ◽  
Hai Feng Zhang ◽  
Xi Xin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Membrane Fouling ◽  
Membrane Bioreactor ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Widespread Application ◽  
Slow Progress ◽  
Flocculation Process

Membrane bioreactor (MBR) has developed rapidly in recent years; however, the membrane fouling problems are affecting its further widespread application. This paper discusses the role of metal ions in the mixture in the mechanism; also on the high-priced metal ions coexist in the mixture when the effects of biological flocculation process; finally, the direction of future research in this area are summarized.

scholarly journals Use of synthetic form Triticum miguschovae Zhir in common wheat breeding

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.O. Davoyan ◽  
◽  
I.V. Bebyakina ◽  
E.R. Davoyan ◽  
V.A. Bibishev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Rust ◽  
Common Wheat ◽  
Dna Analysis ◽  
Yellow Rust ◽  
Leaf Rust Resistance ◽  
Wheat Breeding ◽  
Winter Wheat Cultivars ◽  
The Common ◽  
Rust Resistance Genes ◽  
Leaf Rust Resistance Genes

T. miguschovae (GGAADD) was used as a “genetic bridge” to transfer valuable traits to the common wheat instead T. militina and Ae. tauschii. Lines with resistance to leaf rust, yellow rust and powdery mildew, as well as with high protein content (17–18 %) were selected. The lines with translocation Т2BL.2BS-2GL, 5BS.5BL-5GL, T6BS.6BL-6GL and substitution of chromosomes 1D(1Dt), 4D(4Dt), 5D(5Dt), 6D(6Dt) were identified. DNA analysis revealed that the lines can carry leaf rust resistance genes that are different from the known Lr39 and Lr50. Introgression lines have been successfully used in breeding. Five common winter wheat cultivars are developed.

The role of the WTO in achieving equity and efficiency in international markets for agricultural products

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
DONALD MACLAREN
Keyword(s):  
International Markets ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Differential Treatment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Doha Round ◽  
Equity And Efficiency ◽  
Slow Progress ◽  
The One ◽  
Fundamental Objective

The fundamental objective of the negotiations on agriculture that are taking place in the Doha Round is to establish a new set of rules, which will correct current distortions and prevent future distortions in international markets for agricultural products while taking into account non-trade concerns and special and differential treatment. A summary of the chronology of the very slow progress to date in the negotiations is provided. This rate of progress is explained through considering the weights the different groups of governments are giving to removing trade distortions, on the one hand, and to non-trade concerns and special and differential treatment, on the other. Some results from the economic theory of distortions and welfare are used to explain the conditions under which the twin pursuits of non-trade concerns domestically and fairness internationally are compatible. These results are contrasted with the realities of the current negotiations on the agriculture component of the ‘July 2004 package’.

Role of the GNOM gene in Arabidopsis apical-basal patterning – From mutant phenotype to cellular mechanism of protein action

2010 ◽  
Vol 89 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 138-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Richter ◽  
Nadine Anders ◽  
Hanno Wolters ◽  
Hauke Beckmann ◽  
Alexis Thomann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellular Mechanism ◽  
Mutant Phenotype

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization and Expression of PFT, an FHB Resistance Gene at the Fhb1 QTL in Wheat

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 (6) ◽  
pp. 730-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi He ◽  
Xu Zhang ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Dawood Ahmad ◽  
Lei Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Defense Responses ◽  
Wheat Breeding ◽  
Flanking Sequence ◽  
Head Blight ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Fhb Resistance ◽  
Trait Locus ◽  
Sumai 3

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a destructive fungal disease in wheat worldwide. Efforts have been carried out to combat this disease, and the pore-forming toxin-like (PFT) gene at the quantitative trait locus (QTL) Fhb1 was isolated and found to confer resistance to FHB in Sumai 3. In this study, we characterized PFT in 348 wheat accessions. Four haplotypes of PFT were identified. The wild haplotype of PFT had higher resistance than other haplotypes and explained 13.8% of phenotypic variation in FHB resistance by association analysis. PFT was highly expressed during early flowering and increased after Fusarium graminearum treatment in Sumai 3. Analysis of the 5′ flanking sequence of PFT predicted that the cis elements of the PFT promoter were related to hormones and biological defense responses. However, PFT existed not only in the FHB-resistant accessions but also in some susceptible accessions. These results suggested that FHB resistance in a diverse range of wheat genotypes is partially conditioned by PFT. The profiling of FHB resistance and the PFT locus in this large collection of wheat germplasm may prove helpful for incorporating FHB resistance into wheat breeding programs, although more work is needed to reveal the exact role of the QTL Fhb1 in conferring resistance to fungal spread.

Molecular breeding for improving heat stress tolerance in wheat.

2021 ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
Kuo-hai Yu ◽  
Hui-ru Peng ◽  
Zhong-fu Ni ◽  
Ying-yin Yao ◽  
Zhao-rong Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Stress ◽  
Heat Tolerance ◽  
Molecular Basis ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Wheat Breeding ◽  
Heat Response ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Resource Exploration ◽  
Heat Stress Tolerance

Abstract This paper discusses wheat responses to heat stress (including morphological and growth, cellular structure and physiological responses) and the molecular-genetic bases of heat response in wheat (including topics on mapping quantitative trait loci related to heat tolerance and the role of functional genes in response to heat stress). The improvement of heat tolerance of wheat by comprehensive strategies is also described. It is believed that with the emphasis on genetic resource exploration and with better understanding of the molecular basis, heat tolerance will be improved during wheat breeding programmes in the future.

scholarly journals The inositol 5-phosphatase INPP5K participates in the fine control of ER organization

2018 ◽  
Vol 217 (10) ◽  
pp. 3577-3592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Dong ◽  
Ting Zhu ◽  
Lorena Benedetti ◽  
Swetha Gowrishankar ◽  
Huichao Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Mutant Phenotype ◽  
Network Organization ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Fine Control

INPP5K (SKIP) is an inositol 5-phosphatase that localizes in part to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). We show that recruitment of INPP5K to the ER is mediated by ARL6IP1, which shares features of ER-shaping proteins. Like ARL6IP1, INPP5K is preferentially localized in ER tubules and enriched, relative to other ER resident proteins (Sec61β, VAPB, and Sac1), in newly formed tubules that grow along microtubule tracks. Depletion of either INPP5K or ARL6IP1 results in the increase of ER sheets. In a convergent but independent study, a screen for mutations affecting the distribution of the ER network in dendrites of the PVD neurons of Caenorhabditis elegans led to the isolation of mutants in CIL-1, which encodes the INPP5K worm orthologue. The mutant phenotype was rescued by expression of wild type, but not of catalytically inactive CIL-1. Our results reveal an unexpected role of an ER localized polyphosphoinositide phosphatase in the fine control of ER network organization.

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