Phenotypic Characterization and QTL/Gene Identification for Internode Number and Length Related Traits in Maize

Internode number and length are the foundation to constitute plant height, ear height and the above-ground spatial structure of maize plant. In this study, segregating populations were constructed between EHel with extremely low ear height and B73. Through the SNP-based genotyping and phenotypic characterization, 13 QTL distributed on the chromosomes (Chrs) of Chr1, Chr2, Chr5-Chr8 were detected for four traits of internode no. above ear (INa), average internode length above ear (ILaa), internode no. below ear (INb), and average internode length below ear (ILab). Phenotypic variation explained (PVE) by a single QTL ranged from 6.82% (qILab2-2) to 12.99% (qILaa5). Zm00001d016823 within the physical region of qILaa5, the major QTL for ILaa with the largest PVE was determined as the candidate through the genomic annotation and sequence alignment between EHel and B73. Product of Zm00001d016823 was annotated as a WEB family protein homogenous to At1g75720. qRT-PCR assay showed that Zm00001d016823 highly expressed within the tissue of internode, exhibiting statistically higher expression levels among internodes of IN4 to IN7 in EHel than those in B73 (P Zm00001d016823 might provide novel insight into molecular mechanism beyond phytohormones controlling internode development in maize.

Timing effect of high temperature exposure on the plasticity of internode and plant architecture in maize

The occurrence of high temperature(HT)in crop production is becoming more frequent and unpredictable with global warming,severely threatening food security.The state of an organ’s growth and development is largely determined by the temperature conditions it is exposed to over time.Maize is the main cereal crop,and its stem growth and plant architecture are closely related to lodging resistance,and especially sensitive to temperature.However,systematic research on the timing effect of HT on the sequentially developing internode and stem is currently lacking.To identify the timing effect of HT on the morphology and plasticity of the stem in maize,two hybrids(Zhengdan 958(ZD958),Xianyu 335(XY335))characterized by distinct morphological traits in the stem were exposed to a 7-day HT treatment from the V6 to V17 stages(Vn presents the vegetative stage with n leaves fully expanded)in 2019-2020.The results demonstrated that exposure to HT during V6-V12 accelerated the rapid elongation of stems.For instance,HT occurring at V7 and V12 specifically promoted the lengths and weights of the 3rd-5th and 9th-11th internodes,respectively.Meanwhile,HT slowed the growth of internodes adjacent to the promoted internodes.Interestingly,compared with control,the plant height was significantly increased soon after HT treatment,but the promotion effect became narrower at the subsequent flowering stage,demonstrating a self-adjusting mechanism in the maize plant in response to HT.Importantly,HT altered the plant architectures,including a rising of the ear position and increase in the ear position coefficient.XY335 exhibited greater sensitivity in stem development than ZD958 under HT treatment.These findings improve our systematic understanding of the plasticity of internode and plant architecture in response to the timing of HT exposure.

A homeodomain-leucine zipper I transcription factor, MeHDZ14,regulates internode elongation and leaf rolling in cassava(Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Drought stress impairs plant growth and other physiological functions. MeHDZ14, a homeodomainleucine zipper I transcription factor, is strongly induced by drought stress in various cassava cultivars.However, the role of MeHDZ14 in cassava growth regulation has remained unclear. Here we report that MeHDZ14 affected plant height, such that a dwarf phenotype and altered internode elongation were observed in transgenic cassava lines. MeHDZ14 was found to negatively regulate the biosynthesis of lignin. Its overexpression resulted in abaxially rolled leaves. The morphogenesis of leaf epidermal cells was inhibited by overexpression of MeHDZ14, with decreased auxin and gibberellin and increased cytokinin contents. MeHDZ14 was found to regulate many drought-responsive genes, including genes involved in cell wall synthesis and expansion. MeHDZ14 bound to the promoter of caffeic acid 3-Omethyltransferase 1(MeCOMT1), acting as a transcriptional repressor of genes involved in cell wall development. MeHDZ14 appears to act as a negative regulator of internode elongation and epidermal cell morphogenesis during cassava leaf development.

Genetic Effects and Heterosis in Plant Height and Internode Traits of Japonica-Indica Hybrid Rice

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the genetic effects and heterosis of plant height and internode traits of japonica-indica hybrid rice. [Methed] Incomplete diallel crosses were made between six japonica CMS lines and nine indica widecompatibility restorer lines; the genetic effects of plant height and internode traits of japonica-indica hybrid rice were analyzed using the additive-dominance genetic model. [Result] The ple, nt height, panicle length and the length of internode 1 of japonica-in- dica hybrid rice were mainly controlled by the additive effects; but the length of in- ternode 3, internode 4 and internode 5 were mainly controlled by dominance effects. Both the narrow sense heritability and broad sense heritability of plant height, panicle length, number of elongated internodes and length of most internodes reached signifi- cance level. The positive phenotypic correlation, genetic correlation, additive correla- tion and dominance correlation between plant height and panicle length, number of e- longated internodes and internode length were significant; and most of the other paired traits were significantly positively correlated. Heterosis analysis showed that the positive heterosis value over mid-parent and positive heterosis value over better- parent of the length of internode 3, internode 4, internode 5 and internode 6 reached significant level, and the heterosis value over mid-parent of plant height reached extreme significance level. [Conclusion] This study will provide reliable theoretical basis for the genetic improvement and heterosis utilization of plant height and internode traits in japonica-indica hybrid rice.

Elevated temperature intensity,timing,and duration of exposure affect soybean internode elongation,mainstem node number,and pod number per plant

A study was conducted in four compartments of a polycarbonate greenhouse at Gainesville,FL, USA to investigate how a soybean(Glycine max L. Merr.) cultivar, Maverick(maturity group III, indeterminate), responded to three elevated temperatures, ELT,(day/night of 34/26 °C, 38/30 °C, and 42/34 °C) in comparison to a control growth temperature(30/22 °C).Carbon dioxide(CO_2) concentration was maintained at 700 μmol mol^(-1) in each compartment by a processor controlled air-sampling and CO_2-injection system. Three sequential experiments were conducted at different times of year(summer, autumn, and early spring)to investigate the effect of intensity, timing, and duration of ELT on soybean node number,internode elongation, mainstem length, and number of pods set per plant. At the control temperature, the soybean plants grown in the polycarbonate greenhouse were taller than field-grown plants. When plants were grown under continuous ELT applied soon after sowing or at initial flowering, the number of nodes increased with increasing ELT intensity,whereas the length of individual internodes decreased. When ELT treatment was applied during the beginning of flowering stage(R1–R2) or earlier, more nodes were produced and the length of affected internodes was decreased. When the ELT was imposed later at reproductive stage R5+ just before the beginning of seed filling, effects on node numbers and internode lengths were negligible. Short-term(10-day) duration of ELT applied at four stages from V3 to R5+ did not significantly affect final mean numbers of nodes or mean mainstem lengths. Possible mechanisms of elevated temperature effects on soybean internode elongation and node number(internode number) are discussed. Total pod numbers per plant increased linearly with mainstem node numbers and mainstem length.Furthermore, total pod numbers per plant were greatest at 34/26 °C rather than at the control temperature of 30/22 °C(and remained high at 38/30 °C). Mild increases in temperature might not threaten, but actually increase, yields of soybean in northerly zones where this crop is currently grown at slightly suboptimal temperatures. However, a sustained increase in ambient temperature would likely threaten soybean yields.

Basal internode elongation of rice as affected by light intensity and leaf area

Short basal internodes are important for lodging resistance of rice(Oryza sativa L.).Several canopy indices affect the elongation of basal internodes,but uncertainty as to the key factors determining elongation of basal internodes persists.The objectives of this study were(1)to identify key factors affecting the elongation of basal internodes and(2)to establish a quantitative relationship between basal internode length and canopy indices.An inbred rice cultivar,Yinjingruanzhan,was grown in two split-plot field experiments with three N rates(0,75,and 150 kg N ha−1 in early season and 0,90,and 180 kg N ha−1 in late season)as main plots,three seedling densities(16.7,75.0,and 187.5 seedlings m−2)as subplots,and three replications in the 2015 early and late seasons in Guangzhou,China.Light intensity at base of canopy(Lb),light quality as determined from red/far-red light ratio(R/FR),light transmission ratio(LTR),leaf area index(LAI),leaf N concentration(NLV)and final length of second internode(counted from soil surface upward)(FIL)were recorded.Higher N rate and seedling density resulted in significantly longer FIL.FIL was negatively correlated with Lb,LTR,and R/FR(P<0.01)and positively correlated with LAI(P<0.01),but not correlated with NLV(P>0.05).Stepwise linear regression analysis showed that FIL was strongly associated with Lb and LAI(R2=0.82).Heavy N application to pot-grown rice at the beginning of first internode elongation did not change FIL.We conclude that FIL is determined mainly by Lb and LAI at jointing stage.NLV has no direct effect on the elongation of basal internodes.N application indirectly affects FIL by changing LAI and light conditions in the rice canopy.Reducing LAI and improving canopy light transmission at jointing stage can shorten the basal internodes and increase the lodging resistance of rice.

Study on the Relationship of the Characteristics of Vascular Bundles in the First Internode and Grain-filling of Heavy Panicle Type Hybrid Rice

The characteristics of vascular bundle in the first internode from top and grain-filling of heavy panicle type hybrid rice(HPTHR) were studied. The results were as follows: The HPTHR had more vascular bundles and a much bigger area of single vascular bundle, all vascular bundle, all phloem and all xylem in the first inter-node than Shanyou63. The vascular bundles had the similar load of spikelet number and sink capacity between the HPTHR and Shanyou63. The HPTHR had not only a larger sink but also normal grain-filling and sink-filling, high seed-setting rate and heavier panicle. Those characteristics of vascular bundle were the biological bases for the larger and heavier panicle of HPTHR. The results also indicated that the breeding model of HPTHR was an effective measure for the super high-yielding rice breeding.

Mathematical expression for the relationship between internode number and internode length for bamboo, Phyllostachys pubescens

We analyzed the relationship between internode number and intemode length for one of the largest bamboo, Phyllostachys pubescens Mazel ex Houz. For 50 sample culms with various sizes felled in a pure stand of P. pubescens, the intemode number was assigned from base to tip and the length for each internode was directly measured. The result indicated that the intemode length should be cumulated from base to tip, and then the cumulated internode length should be relativized by the total culm length. It was inappropriate to relativize the internode length by the maximum intenode length. In addition, the relationship between the relative internode number （the intemode number relativized by the total number of intemodes） and the relative cumulated internode length should be described not by a power function but by a sigmoid function such as the third-order function. The determined function enabled us to estimate the actual internode length, with the root mean squared error being 4 cm. In conclusion, the mathematical expression presented here, i.e., the relativization of the cumulated internode length by the total culm length and the application of the sigmoid function, will be useful in describing the relationship between internode number and internode length for P. pubescens.

Development of Elongated Uppermost Internode CMS Lines for Hybrid Rice Breeding in India

Development of cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) lines with elongated uppermost internode (EUI) trait provides a genetic option to eliminate the use of GA 3 in hybrid rice. During the past two decades, extensive work

Elongation of the Uppermost Internode for Changxuan 3S,a Thermo-Sensitive Genic Male Sterile Rice Line

Changxuan 3S, a thermo-sensitive genic male sterile （TGMS） rice line with eui gene, is derived from the TGMS rice line Pei＇ai 64S by irradiation with 350 Gy of ^60Co γ-ray. To elucidate the uppermost internode elongation of the TGMS line with eui gene, Changxuan 3S and its parent Pei＇ai 64S were used to study the effects of temperature on panicle exsertion. At 24℃, the uppermost internode of Changxuan 3S elongated the fastest from the 4^th day before flowering to 0 day （flowering）, being 2.1-fold as that of Pei＇ai 64S, whereas it elongated slowly during the 12^th day to the 4^th day before flowering and the 1^st to the 3^rd day after flowering. The uppermost internode of Changxuan 3S exserted from the flag leaf sheath at 22℃, 24℃ and 26℃, and the length of elongated uppermost internode increased with the decreasing temperatures. At 28℃, though the panicles of Changxuan 3S were still enclosed in the leaf sheath, the degree of panicle enclosure was significantly lower compared with Pei＇ai 64S. Cytological studies on Changxuan 3S showed that the uppermost internode elongation was attributed to the increase of cell number and cell elongation, and the latter was more significant. Moreover, the numbers of outermost and innermost parenchyma cells and the cell length of the uppermost internode reduced with the increasing temperatures.

The Genetic Analysis of Internode Length in Bitter Gourd

Performing the genetic mechanism research of internode length in bitter gourd has important guiding significance for making breeding strategy. A cross was made between CN19-1 and Thai4-6, and an F2 segregation population was constructed. The genetic characteristic of the internode length was analyzed through employing the major gene plus polygene mixed genetic model. The results showed that the internode length was continuous distribution in the F2 population. The optimum model for internode length genetic analysis was B-1. The additive effect values of two pairs of major genes controlling the internode length were 3.206 3 and 2.638 3, respectively, which showed a positive effect. The dominant effect values were-3.434 6 and-1.459 6, respectively, which showed a negative effect. The dominant degree of major genes is-1.07 and-0.55, respectively, indicating that the first pair of major genes was over dominant and the second pair of major genes was incompletely dominant. The heritability of the major gene was 82.25%, indicating the genetic stability was high. This study could provide a theoretical reference for the breeding of bitter gourd.

Callogenesis of Cork Oak(Quercus suber L.)through In Vitro Culture of Nodes and Internodes

The present study is about in vitro culture of cork oak, through callogenesis from nodes and internodes, withdrawn from seedlings of three months. These latter were obtained after acorns germination on peat. Nodes showed a high capacity for callogenesis and the best rate was obtained on a medium containing Woody Plant Medium (WPM) macronutrients, Murashige and Skoog (MS) micronutrients and vitamins, 4.5 μM of 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP), 7 μM of 2-naphthalineacetic acid (NAA) and 30 g/L of Sucrose. Calluses are transplanted onto the same mineral solution, with or without growth regulators, and in the 3rd transplanting;small white embryos appear on the surface of calluses.

Studies on GA_3 Spraying Dosage for eui TGMS Rice Changxuan 3S in Its Hybrid Seed Production

[Objective] Changxuan 3S was thermo-sensitive genicmale sterile（TGMS）rice selected from irradiated seeds of Peiai 64S by 350 Gy^（60）Coγ-ray.The aim of the study was to confirm GA3 spraying dosage of Changxuan 3S with eui gene in its hybrid seed production.[Method] Changxuan 3S possessing eui gene and its parent Peiai 64S were chosen as materials.Comparison studies on sensitivity to GA3 in their hybrid seed production were carried out.[Result] The suitable stage for spraying GA3 in the hybrid seed production of Changxuan 3S was at 10% of panicles headed;The optimal dosage was 90 g/hm2 with 2 split sprayings,the first spraying of 45 g/hm2 at heading of 10% panicles and the second one of 45 g/hm2 on the following day.Under the condition of spraying GA3 at the rate of 90 g/hm2,the panicle neck exsertions of Changxuan 3S was ＋1.78 cm,and exserted stigma rate and seed setting rate of Changxuan 3S were 96.87% and 36.44%,being 21.46% and 16.33% more than those of Peiai 64S,respectively.The theoretical yield of ＂Changxuan 3S/9311＂ reached 2 931.90 kg/hm2,which was increased by 1 259.40 kg/hm2 comparing with ＂Peiai 64S/9311＂.[Conclusion] Compared with Peiai 64S,Changxuan 3S is more sensitive to GA3,which results in no or little using GA3 in seed production of Changxuan 3S.Moreover,Changxuan 3S showed higher yield potential than Peiai 64S.

温度对隐性长穗颈温敏不育水稻eui基因表达的影响

为了解杂交稻不育系抽穗不畅问题,以隐性长穗颈温敏核不育水稻长选3S为材料,采用田间调查和人工温度处理方法研究了温度对隐性长穗颈基因(eui)表达的影响。结果表明,长选3S穗颈伸出剑叶叶鞘的长度与始花前9～20 d自然条件下的日均温度呈负相关,其中以始花前12～17 d(花粉母细胞形成至减数分裂期)日均温度负相关性最显著。在eui基因表达对温度最敏感的时期进行4种人工温度处理,22℃、24℃、26℃和28℃。28℃条件下eui基因表达受阻;22～26℃条件下eui基因表达,且穗颈伸出剑叶叶鞘的长度随温度降低而增长。

水稻长穗颈高秆隐性基因eui2的遗传及其微卫星分析

从水稻 (OryzasativaL .)协青早B的辐射M2 群体中获得以最上节间伸长为特征的长穗颈高秆突变系协青早eB_1和协青早eB_2 ,与原品系协青早B的秆性状相比 ,协青早eB_2的第一节间长占总秆长的 6 5 .3% ,其第一节间的增长量占秆长总增长量的 90 .2 % ;协青早eB_1的第一节间长占总秆长的 5 4.8% ,其第一节间的增长量占秆长总增长量的 5 3.3%。遗传分析表明 :协青早eB_1和协青早eB_2中的长穗颈高秆性状各由一对隐性基因控制 ,二者之间互不等位。与已报道的eui基因的等位性测验表明 :协青早eB_2的eui基因与其不等位 ,为新的长穗颈高秆隐性基因 ,命名为eui2 ;协青早eB_1的eui基因则与其等位。微卫星分析表明 :eui2基因与第 10染色体的RM2 5 8、RM2 6 9、RM2 71和RM30 4连锁 ,其遗传距离分别为 12 .0cM、12 .9cM、35 .1cM、1.4cM。由此推断 ,eui2基因位于第

长穗颈(eui)水稻上部节间伸长与植物激素的关系

选取含有诱变的长穗颈基因eui1、eui2和野生型基因Eui的水稻(OryzasativaL.)协青早保持系3个等基因系,通过供试植株在不同生育期的GA1和ABA含量测定及喷施GA合成抑制剂,并辅之器官删除试验等方法,探索长穗颈水稻上部节间伸长的生理机制.结果表明,在抽穗期,含eui1的协青早保持系XeB1幼穗和剑叶里的GA1含量显著增加,分别约为对照协青早B的16倍和3.4倍,其GA1/ABA比值也明显增加;含eui2的XeB2幼穗和剑叶里的GA1含量显著提高,但仅在剑叶里GA1/ABA比值明显增加,其幼穗内的GA1水平显著低于XeB1.GA合成抑制剂S3307处理使XeB1和XeB2的株高生长均受到严重抑制.删除幼穗使XeB1最上节间伸长的受抑程度远大于XeB2和XB.由此推测,在抽穗期,eui1能使水稻自身产生GA1,高含量的GA1诱导了长穗颈水稻最上节间的剧烈伸长;在促进最上节间的伸长方面eui1强于eui2.

水稻长穗颈基因eui紧密连锁SSR标记获得

02428h是从半矮秆材料02428体细胞培养后代中发现的隐性高秆突变体,其株高性状由1对长穗颈基因eui和1对半矮秆基因sd-1共同控制。以02428h与半矮秆材料南京11杂交的F2为作图群体,利用Gramene公布的SSR标记和根据NCBI中的BAC序列自己新开发的SSR标记,将eui基因定位在第5染色体上的RM3673和RM0012之间,两侧遗传距离分别为0.3cM和1.0cM,为该基因的分子标记辅助选择奠定了基础。

水稻eui基因及其e-杂交稻研究进展

eui基因具有遗传解除水稻不育系包穗的功能,在水稻杂种优势利用中具有重要的作用,曾被誉为杂交稻种子生产的第四遗传因子。随着e-杂交稻育种技术体系的建立,已将eui基因的育种应用推向生产。eui种质具有遗传多型性,发现新的eui基因,称eui2。eui1、eui2基因具有分子水平上的遗传多样性,已分别发现一系列碱基缺失不一的eui1、eui2突变系。已用图位克隆法分离出EUI1、EUI2基因。利用辐射诱变的方法,建立了e-杂交稻育种技术体系,育成一批遗传解除包穗的长穗颈不育系,组配出相应的e-杂交稻组合。长穗颈不育系能达到解除或基本解除包穗且对“920”的敏感,其种子生产只需少量的“920”。e-杂交稻具有与原杂交稻相似的株叶形态和产量潜力,但具有明显较强的生长优势。本文概述了eui基因及其e-杂交稻研究进展,并展望了eui基因和e-杂交稻育种的应用研究。

水稻eui基因研究进展

概述了eui基因的发现、遗传、作用机理、定位和育种应用 ,及e 杂交稻育种技术体系 ,并展望了eui基因的应用研究。

水稻含eui基因的半矮秆突变体02428ha株高遗传分析

02428ha系从隐性高秆水稻02428h中发现的半矮秆迟熟突变体。用02428ha分别与隐性高秆材料02428h和半矮秆材料02428杂交,对其F1和F2世代株高进行遗传分析,结果表明,02428ha的株高是由3对基因控制,除eui基因和sd1-基因外,还含有另外1对半矮秆基因,暂命名为sd-h(t)。该文还讨论了02428ha潜在的育种价值。