scholarly journals A Novel Mutation of the NARROW LEAF 1 Gene Adversely Affects Plant Architecture in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (21) ◽  
pp. 8106
Author(s):  
Prasanta K. Subudhi ◽  
Richard S. Garcia ◽  
Sapphire Coronejo ◽  
Teresa B. De Leon

Plant architecture is critical for enhancing the adaptability and productivity of crop plants. Mutants with an altered plant architecture allow researchers to elucidate the genetic network and the underlying mechanisms. In this study, we characterized a novel nal1 rice mutant with short height, small panicle, and narrow and thick deep green leaves that was identified from a cross between a rice cultivar and a weedy rice accession. Bulked segregant analysis coupled with genome re-sequencing and cosegregation analysis revealed that the overall mutant phenotype was caused by a 1395-bp deletion spanning over the last two exons including the transcriptional end site of the nal1 gene. This deletion resulted in chimeric transcripts involving nal1 and the adjacent gene, which were validated by a reference-guided assembly of transcripts followed by PCR amplification. A comparative transcriptome analysis of the mutant and the wild-type rice revealed 263 differentially expressed genes involved in cell division, cell expansion, photosynthesis, reproduction, and gibberellin (GA) and brassinosteroids (BR) signaling pathways, suggesting the important regulatory role of nal1. Our study indicated that nal1 controls plant architecture through the regulation of genes involved in the photosynthetic apparatus, cell cycle, and GA and BR signaling pathways.

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 643
Author(s):  
Mst. Motmainna ◽  
Abdul Shukor Juraimi ◽  
Md. Kamal Uddin ◽  
Norhayu Binti Asib ◽  
A. K. M. Mominul Islam ◽  
...  

Natural product-based herbicides could be the effective alternatives to synthetic chemical herbicides for eco-friendly weed management. This research, therefore, was conducted to identify the phytotoxic properties of Parthenium hysterophorus L., Cleome rutidosperma DC. and Borreria alata (Aubl.) DC. with a view to introducing them as a tool for natural herbicide development. The methanol extracts of these plants were examined on the germination and growth of Zea mays L., Oryza sativa L., Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench and Amaranthus gangeticus L., Oryza sativa f. Spontanea Roshev. (Weedy rice), Echinochloa colona (L.) Link., Euphorbia hirta L., and Ageratum conyzoides L. under laboratory and glasshouse conditions. A complete randomized design (CRD) with five replications and randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications were laid out for laboratory and glasshouse experiments, respectively. In the laboratory experiment, three plant extracts of 0, 6.25, 12.5, 50, and 100 g L−1 were tested on survival rate, hypocotyl, and radicle length of eight test plant species. No seed germination of A. conzyoides, E. hirta, and A. gangeticus were recorded when P. hysterophorus extract was applied at 50 g L−1. C. rutidosperma had the same effect on those plants at 100 g L−1. In the glasshouse, similar extracts and concentrations used in the laboratory experiments were sprayed on at the 2–3 leaf stage for grasses and 4–6 for the broadleaf species. Tested plants were less sensitive to C. rutidosperma and B. alata compared to P. hysterophorus extract. Among the weeds and crops, A. conyzoides, E. hirta, A. esculentus and A. gangeticus were mostly inhibited by P. hysterophorus extract at 100 g L−1. Based on these results, P. hysterophorus was the most phytotoxic among the tested plant extracts and could be used for developing a new natural herbicide for green agriculture.


Euphytica ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Chan Cho ◽  
Tae-Young Chung ◽  
Hak-Soo Suh

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1232-1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Fogliatto ◽  
F. Vidotto ◽  
A. Ferrero

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 482-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gui-lian ZHANG ◽  
Li-yun CHEN ◽  
Guo-ying XIAO ◽  
Ying-hui XIAO ◽  
Xin-bo CHEN ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 513-517 ◽  
pp. 4277-4280
Author(s):  
Li Li ◽  
Che Wang ◽  
Qian Liang ◽  
Dian Rong Ma ◽  
Wen Fu Chen

Mesocotyl elongation in rice is essential for seedling emergence. Our previous screening identified weedy rice accessions (Oryza sativa f. spontanea L.) (WR04-6) with unusual long mesocotyl. In this study, using rice cultivar Akihikari (Oryza sativa, subspecies japonica) as control, we observed that weedy rice accessions display more extensive microtubules (MTs) depolymerization in the early stage of mesocotyl elongation. At the end of mesocotyl elongation, the predominant MTs in weedy rice are transversely oriented, while, Akihikari has oblique MTs arrays.


2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. DILIPKUMAR ◽  
N.R. BURGOS ◽  
T.S. CHUAH ◽  
S. ISMAIL

ABSTRACT: The Clearfield® rice production system is an effective management tool for weedy rice and other weeds in the direct-seeded rice culture. However, if farmers cultivating the Clearfield® rice disregard stewardship recommendations, the industry could face a problem of herbicide-resistant weedy rice which would occur through the selection of outcrosses. This study aimed to confirm imidazolinone-resistant weedy rice in Malaysia. The resistant weedy rice (R-WR) was found to be 67 fold more resistant to OnDuty® (premix of imazapic and imazapyr) than the susceptible weedy rice (S-WR) based on the GR50 values (rate that causes 50% inhibition of shoot growth). The Clearfield® rice cultivar was 32-fold more tolerant to OnDuty® than the S-WR. Furthermore, the R-WR was 54 and 89 fold more resistant to imazapic and imazapyr applied separately than the S-WR, respectively. The Clearfield® rice was 140- and 40-fold more tolerant to imazapic and imazapyr, respectively than the S-WR. The R-WR biotype was susceptible to non-selective herbicides glyphosate and glufosinate, as well as the selective graminicide quizalofop. Oxadiazon controlled the R-WR biotype, but pretilachlor was ineffective. The present study documented the first case of weedy rice that was cross-resistant to imazapic and imazapyr in Malaysian Clearfield® rice field.


2014 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 42-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhagirath S. Chauhan ◽  
Anuruddhika S.K. Abeysekera ◽  
Manoja S. Wickramarathe ◽  
Sakinda D. Kulatunga ◽  
Upali B. Wickrama

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