Jaime Puértolas, Pedro Castro-Valdecantos, Alfonso Albacete, Ian C Dodd
{"title":"Differential xylem phytohormone export from dry and wet roots during partial rootzone drying is independent of shoot-to-root transport in soybean.","authors":"Jaime Puértolas, Pedro Castro-Valdecantos, Alfonso Albacete, Ian C Dodd","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Different phytohormones can act as root-to-shoot signalling molecules in response to soil drying. Recent findings suggest that root ABA levels are predominantly leaf-sourced and not locally synthesized, thus, ABA exported from the roots in the xylem is mostly recycled from the shoot. To explain the differential root hormone accumulation observed under partial rootzone drying (PRD) that imposes distinct dry and wet parts of the root zone, we grafted \"two-root, one-shoot\" soybean plants to independently assess xylem export of different phytohormones from either part of the root zone. Grafts were subjected to a combination of girdling (either part, all, or none of the rootzone) and irrigation (homogenously well-watered (WW) and PRD). PRD did not increase foliar ABA but decreased stomatal conductance, attributed to decreased leaf water potential and/or increased xylem sap ABA, JA, or ACC concentrations. In contrast, the foliar ABA increments that accompanied girdling-induced stomatal closure were proportional to the root fraction to which phloem transport was interrupted. Irrespective of girdling, root ABA accumulation (and xylem ABA export from) was highest in the dry PRD rootzone, xylem jasmonic acid (JA) in the wet PRD rootzone, and xylem ACC in both rootzones of PRD plants. Thus, soil drying of the dry root zone and transient overwatering of the wet root zone enhanced ACC export in PRD plants. We conclude that root water status during PRD enhances root ABA, JA and ACC synthesis and xylem export, independent of shoot-to-root transport.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70252"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12041630/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eva Cañizares, Luca Giovannini, Berivan Ozlem Gumus, Vasileios Fotopoulos, Raffaella Balestrini, Miguel González-Guzmán, Vicent Arbona
{"title":"Seeds of Change: exploring the transformative effects of seed priming in sustainable agriculture.","authors":"Eva Cañizares, Luca Giovannini, Berivan Ozlem Gumus, Vasileios Fotopoulos, Raffaella Balestrini, Miguel González-Guzmán, Vicent Arbona","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The threats posed by climate change on agriculture at a global scale have fostered researchers to explore new and efficient strategies to ensure stable and safe food production. These new strategies must not only be efficient in reducing yield loss but also comply with environmental and consumer safety regulations, which particularly refer to restrictions to pesticide application as well as the implementation of genetically modified organisms, including CRISPR/Cas edited lines. Among other approaches, priming constitutes an easier and relatively cheaper strategy to cope with the effects of abiotic and biotic stresses by boosting plants' endogenous potential. Particularly, pre-sowing seed priming has proven effective in improving germination and seedling establishment as well as tolerance to environmental and biotic factors throughout the plant's life cycle, exhibiting clear long-lasting effects. This tolerance response to a wide range of adverse factors is associated with physiological, metabolic and genetic mechanisms and responses at the seed level and subsequently in the established plant. The genetic and epigenetic mechanisms enabling this tolerance response in plants and their subsequent generation, as a transgenerational effect, will be reviewed. Finally, the potential of the different seed priming approaches contributing to an ecologically and economically more sustainable agriculture will be discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70226"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12062858/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144027456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed A El-Esawi, Hayssam M Ali, Enas M El-Ballat
{"title":"AtWRKY30 transcription factor mitigates chromium and salt toxicity and induces resistance against bacterial leaf blight and stripe rust in wheat.","authors":"Mohamed A El-Esawi, Hayssam M Ali, Enas M El-Ballat","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70243","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chromium (Cr) and salt stresses restrict wheat growth and yield globally. Wheat crops are also adversely affected by bacterial leaf blight and stripe rust caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae (Pss) and Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), respectively. WRKY transcription factors revealed great potential in elevating crop resistance to environmental factors. This study assessed the roles of Arabidopsis WRKY30 (AtWRKY30) in regulating wheat tolerance to Cr toxicity, salt stress, bacterial leaf blight and stripe rust. Wild-type and AtWRKY30-overexpressing wheat plants were exposed to non-stressful conditions, Cr toxicity (0.5 mM K<sub>2</sub>Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>), salt stress (150 mM NaCl), and pathogen infections (Pss or Pst). The results indicated that Cr and salt stresses restricted the growth and reduced the level of chlorophyll, gas exchange rates and potassium content in wheat plants. However, under Cr and salt toxicity, AtWRKY30 overexpression in wheat significantly reduced the levels of oxidative stress biomarkers and minerals (Cr, sodium, and chloride), augmented the growth and yield components, and enhanced the levels of chlorophyll, potassium, gas exchange, osmoprotectants, enzymatic antioxidants, redox components, and expression of stress-related genes compared to wild-type plants. AtWRKY30 overexpression also significantly reduced bacterial leaf blight and stripe rust symptoms in wheat plants infected with Pss and Pst, respectively. Overall, this research demonstrated the effective roles of AtWRKY30 in enhancing wheat tolerance to Cr toxicity, salinity, bacterial leaf blight and stripe rust, indicating its general effect on stress tolerance and redox regulation. Hence, AtWRKY30 can be employed as a promising candidate gene to further boost crop stress tolerance.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70243"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144029196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Naganishia liquefaciens ARY7, a Psychrophilic Yeast Endophyte Improves Plant Low Temperature Acclimation Through Auxin and Salicylic Acid Signaling.","authors":"Priyanka Bhardwaj, Rahul Jain, Nikhil Rawat, Robin Joshi, Arun Kumar, Shiv Shanker Pandey, Sanjay Kumar","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70267","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ppl.70267","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding how plant-associated yeasts mediate plant fitness under environmental stress remains mostly elusive. Here, the role of auxin and salicylic acid (SA)-producing psychrophilic yeast endophyte Naganishia liquefaciens strain ARY7, isolated from the roots of cold-desert plant Arnebia euchroma, was investigated for low temperature (LT; 10°C) tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. ARY7-inoculated plants had higher biomass, exhibited higher photosynthetic efficiency, starch accumulation, and reduced stress-responsive parameters at 10°C than their non-inoculated controls. ARY7-inoculation in the Arabidopsis enhanced auxin signaling in the roots, leading to more lateral roots and root hair development at 10°C. Increased exopolysaccharide (EPS) accumulation around roots and root colonization by ARY7 at 10°C also suggested its role in cold tolerance. The SA-production ability of ARY7 was supported by the elevated SA levels and upregulation of key SA biosynthesis genes (SID2 and PBS3) in ARY7-inoculated plants at 10°C. In addition, an improved seedling phenotype in ARY7-inoculated sid2 (SA-deficient) mutants of Arabidopsis further confirmed the role of ARY7-produced SA-mediated plant fitness. The downregulated expression of key cold-responsive genes (CBF, COR, RD29A, and P5CS1) in the leaves of ARY7-inoculated plants indicated reduced sensitivity to LT. This study established that the ARY7-mediated plant cold tolerance is due to the increased ARY7-root colonization through EPS production and involves auxin and SA signaling. This study provides valuable insights to explore plant-associated psychrophilic yeasts for protecting plants from various abiotic stresses, including cold temperature.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70267"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144111617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuqing Wang, Qiandong Hou, Chunqiong Shang, Tao Tang, Kui Zhou, Xiaopeng Wen
{"title":"Functional Identification of PavRAP2.3 Highlights the Involvement in Regulation of Sweet Cherry Fruit Abscission.","authors":"Yuqing Wang, Qiandong Hou, Chunqiong Shang, Tao Tang, Kui Zhou, Xiaopeng Wen","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70266","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>APETALA2/ethylene response factor (AP2/ERF) transcription factors constitute a significant family of transcription factors that play crucial roles in plant growth and development. Meanwhile, organ abscission is common in the growth and development of fruit trees. In particular, the economically important sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is highly affected by excessive fruit abscission, limiting its yield and economic benefits. Previous research identified the potential involvement of PavRAP2.3 (RELATED TO AP2.3) of the AP2/ERF family in fruit abscission based on the significantly higher PavRAP2.3 expression levels in abscised tissues. This study found the highest PavRAP2.3 expression level in mature fruits and significantly increased PavRAP2.3 expression in leaves treated with abscisic acid (ABA) and ethephon (ETH). PavRAP2.3 was localized in the nucleus and exhibited transcriptional activity in Y2H gold yeast. Yeast one-hybrid assays and dual-luciferase assays revealed that PavRAP2.3 induced abscission by regulating the PavCEL9-like, a gene associated with cell wall reconstruction. Furthermore, PavRAP2.3-overexpressing Arabidopsis thaliana exhibited promoted petal abscission, which was attributed to the upregulation of Cellulase 3 (CEL3), Mannase 7 (MAN7), ABA Insensitive 5 (ABI5), and ACC SYNTHASE6 (ACS6) genes. Therefore, PavRAP2.3 functions as a positive regulator involved in sweet cherry fruit abscission, chiefly via regulating PavCEL9-like. These findings could facilitate breeding efforts aimed at reducing fruit abscission in sweet cherry, as well as better the understanding of the function of the AP2/ERF family.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70266"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144182597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kai Lin, Yating Tu, Ting Ou, Fei Wang, Yue Wang, Yupan Qu, Wenlian Jiao, Ju Wen, Keyao Zhang, Na Li, Yushan Mei, Xiaojiao Liu, Jie Xie
{"title":"The Boeremia exigua BeAA9 Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenase Is a Key Virulence Factor in Mulberry Infection.","authors":"Kai Lin, Yating Tu, Ting Ou, Fei Wang, Yue Wang, Yupan Qu, Wenlian Jiao, Ju Wen, Keyao Zhang, Na Li, Yushan Mei, Xiaojiao Liu, Jie Xie","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70283","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Boeremia exigua, a phytopathogen responsible for spot diseases on leaves and stems, significantly threatens the health of a wide range of plants. Understanding its pathogenic mechanisms is essential for effective mulberry disease control. In this study, B. exigua GXH1 was isolated from mulberry leaves exhibiting symptoms of spot disease. Infection of mulberry seedlings by B. exigua led to significantly increased levels of defense enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, catalase, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase), indicating that B. exigua triggers a strong immune response in the host. B. exigua infection in mulberry leaves resulted in abundant hyphae and vesicular structures in the intercellular spaces and epidermal layers. Whole-genome sequencing of B. exigua unveiled a 34.33 Mb genome containing 12,060 coding genes, including a notable abundance of carbohydrate-active enzymes. Transcriptome analysis during mulberry infection revealed 509 upregulated and 335 downregulated genes, with a particular enrichment in genes related to carbohydrate metabolism and redox processes. Notably, the lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase AUXILIARY ACTIVITY FAMILY 9 gene (BeAA9), which is localized to the plasma membrane, was highly upregulated in mulberry leaves infested by B. exigua. Knockout of BeAA9 led to a significant reduction in the pathogenicity of B. exigua. Furthermore, BeAA9 transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana suppressed BCL2 Associated X Protein (BAX)-induced cell death and reactive oxygen species bursts, while its overexpression diminished plant resistance to Botrytis cinerea and downregulated the expression of plant immune genes. These findings identify BeAA9 as a key virulence factor in B. exigua GXH1, shedding light on its role in suppressing plant immunity.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70283"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144161225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Different LED Colors and Pre-Drying Treatments Enhance Isoflavonoid Production and Estrogenic Activity in Pueraria candollei Callus Cultures.","authors":"Worapol Sae-Foo, Gorawit Yusakul, Witsarut Kraithong, Sukritta Singkham, Waraporn Putalun","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Callus cultures of Pueraria candollei are effective phytoestrogen sources and are a feasible commercial alternative to agricultural farming and traditional cultivation due to their rapid growth and sufficient production of bioactive compounds. How different light wavelengths impact secondary metabolite accumulation in callus cultures of P. candollei remains unclear. In this study, we focused on enhancing phytoestrogen levels in P. candollei callus extracts treated under different light conditions and pre-drying methods. Metabolite production, and estrogenic and anti-inflammatory activity of callus extracts were investigated using MCF-7 and RAW 264.7 cells, respectively. Callus cultured under white LED produced the highest growth index on Day 28 and stimulated significant upregulation of HID, CYP81E, and PT-1 by 1.6-, 4.8-, and 56-fold, respectively. Callus treated with red LED increased daidzin, genistin, and deoxymiroestrol levels (0.613 ± 0.042 mg g<sup>-1</sup>, 0.549 ± 0.033 mg g<sup>-1</sup>, and 1.46 ± 0.24 μg g<sup>-1</sup> dry weight, respectively). The total isoflavonoid content in the callus extract increased by 3- and 2-fold under red and white LED lights, respectively. The extract of callus-treated white LED at Day 28 significantly suppressed nitric oxide production from 100% to 54.8% ± 2.8%. The strongest estrogenic activity was obtained in callus extract grown under red LED with a pre-drying step, which was attributed to higher levels of deoxymiroestrol. The red and white LED light stimulated the formation of phytoestrogens in callus cultures of P. candollei. The pre-drying treatment enhanced aglycone secondary metabolites and pharmacological activity of callus. Our findings indicate that the therapeutic potential of P. candollei can be enhanced by facilitating controlled and efficient production of its bioactive compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70290"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144161252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ionic Homeostasis, Carbohydrate Metabolism, and Oxidative Balance Underlie Wild Soybean Resistance to Low Potassium Stress.","authors":"Mingxia Li, Sunchen Pan, Nuobing Li, Lihui Zhang, Guangye Wang, Yinan Ding, Tian Luan, Yongjun Hu","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70281","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70281","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The scarcity of potassium resources in farmland soils poses a major challenge to global food security. Wild soybean (Glycine soja), a valuable wild germplasm related to cultivated soybeans, is known for its high-stress resistance and adaptability. This study comprehensively compares two wild soybean ecotypes in terms of growth parameters, photosynthetic physiology, mineral ions and metabolite contents, and gene expression, aiming to clarify the regulatory mechanisms of low potassium stress tolerance in wild soybean seedlings' leaves. Results show that in barren-tolerant wild soybean (GS2), genes involved in potassium ion transport were significantly upregulated. This promotes potassium absorption and transport, maintaining a high K<sup>+</sup> concentration and K<sup>+</sup>/Na<sup>+</sup> ratio. Carbohydrate synthesis is enhanced in GS2, with increased sucrose and raffinose accumulation and a more active tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. GS2 also strengthens the ascorbic acid-glutathione (ASA-GSH) cycle, along with promoting salicylic acid and 4-aminobutyric acid GABA synthesis, which boosts antioxidant capacity and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging, maintaining oxidative balance. Under low potassium stress, GS2 accumulates unsaturated fatty acids, enhancing cell-membrane fluidity and providing a stress-resistant structural barrier. Overall, this study provides a basis for developing high-quality wild soybean resources and exploring genes for low potassium stress tolerance, which could contribute to improving cultivated soybeans' adaptability to potassium-deficient soils and ensuring global food production stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70281"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144161261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nano-Manganese and H<sub>2</sub>S Signalling Improve Rapeseed Tolerance to Chromium Stress by Regulating Cellular Metabolism and Downstream Pathways.","authors":"Ahsan Ayyaz, Iram Batool, Tongjun Qin, Hussan Bano, Fakhir Hannan, Weiqi Chen, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Muhammad Ahsan Farooq, Weijun Zhou, Xiyuan Ni","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70286","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A cutting-edge smart nano-hybrid technology, offering potential benefits for plants, has recently been developed to address the pervasive issue of heavy metal pollution. This study explored the potential of this technology in mitigating chromium (Cr) stress in rapeseed using a nano-based system that integrates 100 μM hydrogen sulphide (H<sub>2</sub>S) and 50 μM manganese nanoparticles (Mn-NPs). This strategy reveals Cr-stress tolerance mechanisms through physiological assessments and transcriptome data analysis. The results demonstrated that Cr stress substantially inhibited rapeseed growth while increasing oxidative damage markers (MDA and ROS levels). Conversely, Mn-NP and H<sub>2</sub>S co-treatment significantly mitigated these effects, as shown by: (1) restored growth metrics, (2) improved photosynthetic performance and membrane integrity, (3) optimized Mn/H<sub>2</sub>S homeostasis, and (4) reduced tissue Cr accumulation. The reduction in Cr content was attributed to enhanced Cr-detoxification mechanisms, driven by the upregulation of enzymatic antioxidant activities, like superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, catalase, and ascorbate peroxidase. Transcriptomic profiling revealed marked upregulation of genes involved in core metabolic processes, including photosynthetic pathways, carbon assimilation, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, inositol/phosphatidylinositol signalling systems, and stress-response networks. Under Cr stress, Mn-NP and H<sub>2</sub>S co-treated rapeseed plants displayed enhanced tolerance, highlighting the crucial role of these signalling agents in activating Cr-defence mechanisms. Our findings demonstrate that the integration of nanotechnology and gasotransmitter signalling molecule H<sub>2</sub>S presents a novel strategy for enhancing heavy metal tolerance and plant productivity in contaminated soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70286"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144161268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shujing Kang, Zeyu Li, Guangzhong Zhang, Yuxin Zhang, Yuexing Wang, Quan Wang, Suikang Wang
{"title":"Auxin Biosynthesis Is Required for Phosphorus Deficiency-Induced Root Architecture Remodelling in Rice.","authors":"Shujing Kang, Zeyu Li, Guangzhong Zhang, Yuxin Zhang, Yuexing Wang, Quan Wang, Suikang Wang","doi":"10.1111/ppl.70307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.70307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Phosphorus (P) deficiency severely restricts plant growth due to its low mobility in soil, driving the evolution of adaptive root system architecture (RSA) remodelling. While auxin has been implicated in P deficiency responses, the molecular mechanisms governing RSA plasticity in rice (Oryza sativa) remain unclear. Here, we identify LRLP1/OsTAR2 and OsYUC8 as key regulators of P-dependent RSA modifications through auxin biosynthesis. The lrlp1 mutant, exhibiting impaired lateral root (LR) and root hair (RH) development under low P, harbors a loss-of-function mutation in OsTAR2, a tryptophan aminotransferase essential for indole-3-pyruvic acid (IPyA)-dependent auxin production. Similarly, CRISPR-Cas9 knockout of OsYUC8, a downstream flavin monooxygenase in the auxin pathway, attenuated LR and RH responses to P stress. Spatial analysis using DR5::VENUS revealed P-deficiency-enhanced auxin signaling in root tips, LR primordia, and epidermal cells. Both lrlp1 and yuc8 mutants showed diminished IAA concentration responses compared to WT under both P conditions. Transcriptomic profiling demonstrated that both mutants exhibit blunted induction of P-starvation response (PSR) genes and auxin signaling genes, including phosphate transporters (OsPHT1s), phosphate signaling components (OsSPXs), and Auxin Response Factors (OsARFs), linking auxin biosynthesis and signaling to PSR regulation. Our work uncovers a conserved yet diversified auxin biosynthesis module that shapes RSA plasticity under P stress, with OsTAR2 adopting a broader regulatory role than its Arabidopsis homologs and downstream gene OsYUC8 in rice. These findings provide actionable targets for breeding P-efficient rice through precision engineering of auxin-mediated root adaptations.</p>","PeriodicalId":20164,"journal":{"name":"Physiologia plantarum","volume":"177 3","pages":"e70307"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144209163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}