Foxtail millet （Setaria italica L.） is an important food and fodder crop in semi-arid areas. However, there are few herbicides suitable for use on weed control in field-grown foxtail millet during the post-emergence...Foxtail millet （Setaria italica L.） is an important food and fodder crop in semi-arid areas. However, there are few herbicides suitable for use on weed control in field-grown foxtail millet during the post-emergence herbicides stage. The present study was conducted using four concentrations （0.5, 1, 2, and 4 L ai ha-1） of foliar-applied fluroxypyr, and the effect of fluroxypyr on selected metabolic and stress-related parameters in foxtail millet were assessed after 15 days. In this study, increasing concentrations decreased plant height and accumulation of chlorophylls. Our results also showed that malondialdehyde （MDA） accumulated in response to fluroxypyr application, demonstrating increased lipid peroxidation due to excessive reactive oxygen species production. In response to this oxidative stress, the activities of antioxidant enzymes were generally enhanced. Non-enzymatic antioxidant defense systems, which function in concert with antioxidant enzymes, can also protect plant cells from oxidative damage by scavenging reactive oxygen species （ROS）. In conclusion, the hybrid variety （Zhangzagu） exhibited a greater tolerance to fluroxypyr than did the conventional variety Jingu 21, which might be associated with the antioxidant mechanisms of Zhangzagu hybrid millet.展开更多
YABBY genes are plant-specific transcription factors(TFs)that function in plant growth and development.We investigated the functions of the YABBY genes in plants’stress tolerance by analyzing the YABBY genes in foxta...YABBY genes are plant-specific transcription factors(TFs)that function in plant growth and development.We investigated the functions of the YABBY genes in plants’stress tolerance by analyzing the YABBY genes in foxtail millet(Setaria italica)and studying their functions on plant growth and responses to different stresses.Eight YABBY genes were identified on five chromosomes,which showed strong relationships with YABBY genes in other monocot species.Phylogenetical Si YABs were classified into four clades:FIL/YAB3,YAB2,INO,and CRC.No monocot YABBY member was classified into the YAB5 clade.Four conserved motifs were identified,and motif 1 constituted the YABBY domain,whereas motifs 2 and 3 formed the C2-C2 region.Si YAB genes were highly expressed in reproductive tissues.Si DL,one of the Si YABs,was selected to be overexpressed in Arabidopsis thaliana to check the functions of the YABBY genes.Overexpression of Si DL in A.thaliana caused delayed flowering,leaf curling,and reduced seed size.In addition,Si DL acted as a negative regulator in plant response to salt stress.Our study provides information to assist in studying the YABBY gene functions in S.italica.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31301269)the National Key Technologies R&D Program of China (2014BAD07B01)+3 种基金the Scientific and Technological Project in Shanxi Province, China (20150311016-2)the Science and Technology Key Research Project in Shanxi Province, China (2015-TN09)the Key Research and Development General Project in Shanxi Province, China (201603D221003-2)the Program for the Top Young Innovative Talents of Shanxi Agricultural University, China (TYIT201406)
文摘Foxtail millet （Setaria italica L.） is an important food and fodder crop in semi-arid areas. However, there are few herbicides suitable for use on weed control in field-grown foxtail millet during the post-emergence herbicides stage. The present study was conducted using four concentrations （0.5, 1, 2, and 4 L ai ha-1） of foliar-applied fluroxypyr, and the effect of fluroxypyr on selected metabolic and stress-related parameters in foxtail millet were assessed after 15 days. In this study, increasing concentrations decreased plant height and accumulation of chlorophylls. Our results also showed that malondialdehyde （MDA） accumulated in response to fluroxypyr application, demonstrating increased lipid peroxidation due to excessive reactive oxygen species production. In response to this oxidative stress, the activities of antioxidant enzymes were generally enhanced. Non-enzymatic antioxidant defense systems, which function in concert with antioxidant enzymes, can also protect plant cells from oxidative damage by scavenging reactive oxygen species （ROS）. In conclusion, the hybrid variety （Zhangzagu） exhibited a greater tolerance to fluroxypyr than did the conventional variety Jingu 21, which might be associated with the antioxidant mechanisms of Zhangzagu hybrid millet.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFD1901101)the Key Science and Technology Program of Shanxi Province,China(20210140601026)the Project of Biological Breeding of Shanxi Agricultural University,China(YZGC102)。
文摘YABBY genes are plant-specific transcription factors(TFs)that function in plant growth and development.We investigated the functions of the YABBY genes in plants’stress tolerance by analyzing the YABBY genes in foxtail millet(Setaria italica)and studying their functions on plant growth and responses to different stresses.Eight YABBY genes were identified on five chromosomes,which showed strong relationships with YABBY genes in other monocot species.Phylogenetical Si YABs were classified into four clades:FIL/YAB3,YAB2,INO,and CRC.No monocot YABBY member was classified into the YAB5 clade.Four conserved motifs were identified,and motif 1 constituted the YABBY domain,whereas motifs 2 and 3 formed the C2-C2 region.Si YAB genes were highly expressed in reproductive tissues.Si DL,one of the Si YABs,was selected to be overexpressed in Arabidopsis thaliana to check the functions of the YABBY genes.Overexpression of Si DL in A.thaliana caused delayed flowering,leaf curling,and reduced seed size.In addition,Si DL acted as a negative regulator in plant response to salt stress.Our study provides information to assist in studying the YABBY gene functions in S.italica.
