Kai-Kai Lu, Hong Yang, Cai-Yi Liao, Ru-Feng Song, Xiao-Yu Hu, Feng Ren, Wen-Cheng Liu
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Abstract
Salt stress impacts plant growth and development, threatening agricultural production. The Na+/H+ antiporter SALT OVERLY SENSITIVE 1 (SOS1) functions in cellular ion homeostasis through facilitating Na+ excretion and is therefore essential for plant salt tolerance. Here, we report that the transcription factors AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR 7 (ARF7) and ARF19 are required for salt-induced SOS1 expression and salt tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. ARF7 and ARF19 activate SOS1 transcription by binding to SOS1 coding region rather than its promoter. Additionally, an E3 ubiquitin ligase, CHY ZINC-FINGER AND RING PROTEIN 1 (CHYR1), interacts with and degrades ARF7 and ARF19, dampening SOS1 expression. Upon high salinity, CHYR1 expression is inhibited in plants, stabilizing ARF7 and ARF19 proteins and increasing SOS1 expression. Collectively, our study identifies a transcriptional cis-element within SOS1 coding region recognized by ARF7 and ARF19 and elucidates a molecular mechanism governing ARF7 and ARF19 protein stability and SOS1 expression during plant salt stress response.
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Developmental Cell, established in 2001, is a comprehensive journal that explores a wide range of topics in cell and developmental biology. Our publication encompasses work across various disciplines within biology, with a particular emphasis on investigating the intersections between cell biology, developmental biology, and other related fields. Our primary objective is to present research conducted through a cell biological perspective, addressing the essential mechanisms governing cell function, cellular interactions, and responses to the environment. Moreover, we focus on understanding the collective behavior of cells, culminating in the formation of tissues, organs, and whole organisms, while also investigating the consequences of any malfunctions in these intricate processes.