The Fagaceae,a plant family with a wide distribution and diverse adaptability,has garnered significant interest as a subject of study in plant speciation and adaptation.Meanwhile,certain Fagaceae species are regarded ...The Fagaceae,a plant family with a wide distribution and diverse adaptability,has garnered significant interest as a subject of study in plant speciation and adaptation.Meanwhile,certain Fagaceae species are regarded as highly valuable wood resources due to the exceptional quality of their wood.In this study,we present two high-quality,chromosome-scale genome sequences for Quercus sichourensis(848.75 Mb)and Quercus rex(883.46 Mb).Comparative genomics analysis reveals that the difference in the number of plant disease resistance genes and the nonsynonymous and synonymous substitution ratio(Ka/Ks)of protein-coding genes among Fagaceae species are related to different environmental adaptations.Interestingly,most genes related to starch synthesis in the investigated Quercoideae species are located on a single chromosome,as compared to the outgroup species,Fagus sylvatica.Furthermore,resequencing and population analysis of Q.sichourensis and Q.rex reveal that Q.sichourensis has lower genetic diversity and higher deleterious mutations compared to Q.rex.The high-quality,chromosome-level genomes and the population genomic analysis of the critically endangered Q.sichourensis and Q.rex will provide an invaluable resource as well as insights for future study in these two species,even the genus Quercus,to facilitate their conservation.展开更多
Two-dimensional organic-inorganic hybrid ferroelastics with high-temperature reversible phase transitions are very rare and have become one of the research hotspots in the field of ferroelastic materials.Herein,we rep...Two-dimensional organic-inorganic hybrid ferroelastics with high-temperature reversible phase transitions are very rare and have become one of the research hotspots in the field of ferroelastic materials.Herein,we report three new layered organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites based on halogen-substituted phenethylaminium,(3-XC_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CH_(2)NH_(3))_(2)[CdCl_(4)](X=F(1),CI(2)and Br(3)).They undergo structural phase transitions at 376/371 K,436/430 K,and 421/411 K,respectively,between the isomorphic hightemperature phases(space group I4/mmm,Z=2)and different room-temperature phases with the reduced structural symmetries,i.e.,P21/a(Z=2)in 1,Pi(Z=4)in 2,and P21/a(Z=4)in 3,respectively.These ferroelastic transitions arise from the order-disorder transition of organic cations together with the synchronous displacement of inorganic layers,accompanying with feroelastic spontaneous strains of 0.16,0.13 and 0.12 for 1-3,respectively.By enriching layered perovskite ferroelastics based on halogensubstituted cations,this work provides important clues for exploring new ferroic materials based on hybrid crystals.展开更多
Small RNAs play an important role in plant immune responses. However, their regulatory function in induced systemic resistance（ISR） is nascent. Bacillus cereus AR156 is a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium that i...Small RNAs play an important role in plant immune responses. However, their regulatory function in induced systemic resistance（ISR） is nascent. Bacillus cereus AR156 is a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium that induces ISR in Arabidopsis against bacterial infection. Here,by comparing small RNA profiles of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato（Pst） DC3000-infected Arabidopsis with and without AR156 pretreatment, we identified a group of Arabidopsis micro RNAs（mi RNAs） that are differentially regulated by AR156 pretreatment. mi R825 and mi R825 are two mi RNA generated from a single mi RNA gene.Northern blot analysis indicated that they were significantly downregulated in Pst DC3000-infected plants pretreated with AR156, in contrast to the plants without AR156 pretreatment. mi R825 targets two ubiquitin-protein ligases,while mi R825 targets toll-interleukin-like receptor（TIR）-nucleotide binding site（NBS） and leucine-rich repeat（LRR）type resistance（R） genes. The expression of these target genes negatively correlated with the expression of mi R825 and mi R825. Moreover, transgenic plants showing reduced expression of mi R825 and mi R825 displayed enhanced resistance to Pst DC3000 infection, whereas transgenic plants overexpressing mi R825 and mi R825 were more susceptible. Taken together, our data indicates that Bacillus cereus AR156 pretreatment primes ISR to Pst infection by suppressing mi R825 and mi R825 and activating the defense related genes they targeted.展开更多
Diosgenin,mainly produced by Dioscorea species,is a traditional precursor of most hormonal drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.The mechanisms that underlie the origin and evolution of diosgenin biosynthesis in plants...Diosgenin,mainly produced by Dioscorea species,is a traditional precursor of most hormonal drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.The mechanisms that underlie the origin and evolution of diosgenin biosynthesis in plants remain unclear.After sequencing the whole genome of Dioscorea zingiberensis,we revealed the evolutionary trajectory of the diosgenin biosynthetic pathway in Dioscorea and demonstrated the de novo biosynthesis of diosgenin in a yeast cell factory.First,we found that P450 gene duplication and neofunctionalization,driven by positive selection,played important roles in the origin of the diosgenin biosynthetic pathway.Subsequently,we found that the enrichment of diosgenin in the yam lineage was regulated by CpG islands,which evolved to regulate gene expression in the diosgenin pathway and balance the carbon flux between the biosynthesis of diosgenin and starch.Finally,by integrating genes fromplants,animals,and yeast,weheterologously synthesized diosgenin to 10mg/l in genetically-engineered yeast.Our study not only reveals the origin and evolutionary mechanisms of the diosgenin biosynthetic pathway in Dioscorea,but also introduces an alternative approach for the production of diosgenin through synthetic biology.展开更多
基金“the Thousand Talents Plan”(5113190037 to J.C.)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3102019JC007)+1 种基金Science and Technology Basic Resources Investigation Program of China(2017FY100100)NSFC(National Natural Science Foundation of China)-Yunnan Joint Fund(U1302262).
文摘The Fagaceae,a plant family with a wide distribution and diverse adaptability,has garnered significant interest as a subject of study in plant speciation and adaptation.Meanwhile,certain Fagaceae species are regarded as highly valuable wood resources due to the exceptional quality of their wood.In this study,we present two high-quality,chromosome-scale genome sequences for Quercus sichourensis(848.75 Mb)and Quercus rex(883.46 Mb).Comparative genomics analysis reveals that the difference in the number of plant disease resistance genes and the nonsynonymous and synonymous substitution ratio(Ka/Ks)of protein-coding genes among Fagaceae species are related to different environmental adaptations.Interestingly,most genes related to starch synthesis in the investigated Quercoideae species are located on a single chromosome,as compared to the outgroup species,Fagus sylvatica.Furthermore,resequencing and population analysis of Q.sichourensis and Q.rex reveal that Q.sichourensis has lower genetic diversity and higher deleterious mutations compared to Q.rex.The high-quality,chromosome-level genomes and the population genomic analysis of the critically endangered Q.sichourensis and Q.rex will provide an invaluable resource as well as insights for future study in these two species,even the genus Quercus,to facilitate their conservation.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Nos.22071273 and 21821003)Local Innovative and Research Teams Project of Guangdong Pearl River Talents Program(No.2017BT01C161).
文摘Two-dimensional organic-inorganic hybrid ferroelastics with high-temperature reversible phase transitions are very rare and have become one of the research hotspots in the field of ferroelastic materials.Herein,we report three new layered organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites based on halogen-substituted phenethylaminium,(3-XC_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CH_(2)NH_(3))_(2)[CdCl_(4)](X=F(1),CI(2)and Br(3)).They undergo structural phase transitions at 376/371 K,436/430 K,and 421/411 K,respectively,between the isomorphic hightemperature phases(space group I4/mmm,Z=2)and different room-temperature phases with the reduced structural symmetries,i.e.,P21/a(Z=2)in 1,Pi(Z=4)in 2,and P21/a(Z=4)in 3,respectively.These ferroelastic transitions arise from the order-disorder transition of organic cations together with the synchronous displacement of inorganic layers,accompanying with feroelastic spontaneous strains of 0.16,0.13 and 0.12 for 1-3,respectively.By enriching layered perovskite ferroelastics based on halogensubstituted cations,this work provides important clues for exploring new ferroic materials based on hybrid crystals.
基金supported by a Joint Research Fund for Overseas,Hong Kong and Macao Scholars(31228018)to HJ and JGNIH grant(R01GM093008)to HJ+5 种基金NIH grant-(R01GM100364)a grant from Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK20141360)a PhD Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(B0201300664)to HZan National Science Foundation grant(DBI-0743797)to WZa Talent Development Program of Wuhan,the municipal government of Wuhan,Hubei,China(2014070504020241)an internal research grant of Jianghan University,Wuhan,China to WZ
文摘Small RNAs play an important role in plant immune responses. However, their regulatory function in induced systemic resistance（ISR） is nascent. Bacillus cereus AR156 is a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium that induces ISR in Arabidopsis against bacterial infection. Here,by comparing small RNA profiles of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato（Pst） DC3000-infected Arabidopsis with and without AR156 pretreatment, we identified a group of Arabidopsis micro RNAs（mi RNAs） that are differentially regulated by AR156 pretreatment. mi R825 and mi R825 are two mi RNA generated from a single mi RNA gene.Northern blot analysis indicated that they were significantly downregulated in Pst DC3000-infected plants pretreated with AR156, in contrast to the plants without AR156 pretreatment. mi R825 targets two ubiquitin-protein ligases,while mi R825 targets toll-interleukin-like receptor（TIR）-nucleotide binding site（NBS） and leucine-rich repeat（LRR）type resistance（R） genes. The expression of these target genes negatively correlated with the expression of mi R825 and mi R825. Moreover, transgenic plants showing reduced expression of mi R825 and mi R825 displayed enhanced resistance to Pst DC3000 infection, whereas transgenic plants overexpressing mi R825 and mi R825 were more susceptible. Taken together, our data indicates that Bacillus cereus AR156 pretreatment primes ISR to Pst infection by suppressing mi R825 and mi R825 and activating the defense related genes they targeted.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(no.2019YFA0905700 and 2019YFA0905300)the Tianjin Synthetic Biotechnology Innovation Capacity Improvement Project(TSBICIPKJGG-002)+4 种基金the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KFZD-SW-215)the Tianjin Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(18JCJQJC48300)the National Science and Technology Major Project(2018ZX09711001-006-003)the Major Science and Technique Programs in Yunnan Province(2019ZF011)the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(31922047).
文摘Diosgenin,mainly produced by Dioscorea species,is a traditional precursor of most hormonal drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.The mechanisms that underlie the origin and evolution of diosgenin biosynthesis in plants remain unclear.After sequencing the whole genome of Dioscorea zingiberensis,we revealed the evolutionary trajectory of the diosgenin biosynthetic pathway in Dioscorea and demonstrated the de novo biosynthesis of diosgenin in a yeast cell factory.First,we found that P450 gene duplication and neofunctionalization,driven by positive selection,played important roles in the origin of the diosgenin biosynthetic pathway.Subsequently,we found that the enrichment of diosgenin in the yam lineage was regulated by CpG islands,which evolved to regulate gene expression in the diosgenin pathway and balance the carbon flux between the biosynthesis of diosgenin and starch.Finally,by integrating genes fromplants,animals,and yeast,weheterologously synthesized diosgenin to 10mg/l in genetically-engineered yeast.Our study not only reveals the origin and evolutionary mechanisms of the diosgenin biosynthetic pathway in Dioscorea,but also introduces an alternative approach for the production of diosgenin through synthetic biology.
