GAMYB transcription factor LoMYB65 from lily plays a vital role in pollen development

Lily(Lilium spp.)is an important horticultural crop,but its use is limited due to serious pollen contamination problems.There are many studies on pollen development in model plants,but few on flower crops such as lilies.Gibberellin(GA)is a large class of hormones and plays an important role in plant vegetative growth and reproductive development.GAMYB is a group of the R2R3-MYB family upregulated by gibberellin,and plays an important role in anther development.Here,we isolated a novel GAMYB,named LoMYB65,from lily,which was closely related to the AtMYB65 and AtMYB33 in Arabidopsis.Fluorescence quantitative PCR results showed that LoMYB65 was mainly expressed in lily anthers.LoMYB65 could be activated by 288μmol·L^(-1)GA3treatment and the LoMYB65 protein was located in the nucleus and cytoplasm,and had transactivation in yeast and tobacco leaf cells.The conserved motif within 226 amino acids of the C-terminal of LoMYB65 contributed to its transactivation.Overexpression of LoMYB65 caused dwarf phenotype,unnormal tapetum development,less seeds of siliques in transgenic Arabidopsis plants,the transgenic plants showed partly male sterile.Simultaneously,silencing of LoMYB65 with VIGS(Virus Induced Gene Silencing)in lily anthers caused unnormal pollen development and reduced the pollen amount.Overexpression of LoMYB65 in Arabidopsis and silencing of LoMYB65 in lily resulted in decreased pollen counts,so we speculate that LoMYB65 may be dose-dependent.Overall,these findings suggest that LoMYB65 may play an important role in anther development and pollen formation in lily.LoMYB65 may provide a useful candidate gene for pollenless breeding of lily.

Effect of different drying methods on the amino acids,α-dicarbonyls and volatile compounds of rape bee pollen

The significant demand for high quality food has motivated us to adopt appropriate processing methods to improve the food nutritional quality and flavors.In this study,the effects of five drying methods,namely,pulsed vacuum drying(PVD),freeze drying(FD),infrared drying(IRD),hot-air drying(HAD)and sun drying(SD)on free amino acids(FAAs),α-dicarbonyl compounds(α-DCs)and volatile compounds(VOCs)in rape bee pollen(RBP)were determined.The results showed that FD significantly released the essential amino acids(EAAs)compared with fresh samples while SD caused the highest loss.Glucosone was the dominantα-DCs in RBP and the highest loss was observed after PVD.Aldehydes were the dominant volatiles of RBP and SD samples contained more new volatile substances(especially aldehydes)than the other four drying methods.Comprehensively,FD and PVD would be potential methods to effectively reduce the quality deterioration of RBP in the drying process.

Effect of wall-disruption on nutrient composition and in vitro digestion of camellia and lotus bee pollens

The nutrient digestion,absorption and biological activity of bee pollen may be limited due to the complex pollen wall.Here,the effect of superfine grinding technology on the release of nutrients from bee pollen were investigated,and their antioxidant activities and in vitro digestion were explored in this study.Results showed that the content of nutrients in bee pollen increased after wall disruption.Among them,fat content increased by 22.55%-8.31%,protein content increased by 0.54%-4.91%,starch content increased by 36.31%-48.64%,soluble sugar content increased by 20.57%-29.67%,total phenolic acid content increased by 11.73%-86.98%and total flavonoids content increased by 14.29%-24.79%.At the same time,the antioxidant activity increased by 14.84%-46.00%.Furthermore,the active components such as phenolic compounds in the wall-disruption bee pollen were more readily to be released during the in vitro digestion,and easier to be absorbed because of their higher bioaccessibility.Antioxidant activities during in vitro digestion were also improved in walldisruption bee pollen.These findings provide evidence that bee pollen wall disruption was suggested,thus,it is more conducive to exerting the value of bee pollen in functional foods.

Enhancer of Shoot Regeneration 2(ESR2)regulates pollen maturation and vitality in watermelon(Citrullus lanatus)

Watermelon(Citrullus lanatus)holds global significance as a fruit with high economic and nutritional value.Exploring the regulatory network of watermelon male reproductive development is crucial for developing male sterile materials and facilitating cross-breeding.Despite its importance,there is a lack of research on the regulation mechanism of male reproductive development in watermelon.In this study,we identified that ClESR2,a VIIIb subclass member in the APETALA2/Ethylene Responsive Factor(AP2/ERF)superfamily,was a key factor in pollen development.RNA insitu hybridization confirmed significantClESR2 expression in the tapetum and pollen during the later stage of anther development.The pollens of transgenic plants showed major defects in morphology and vitality at the late development stage.The RNA-seq and protein interaction assay confirmed that ClESR2 regulates pollen morphology and fertility by interacting with key genes involved in pollen development at both transcriptional and protein levels.These suggest that Enhancer of Shoot Regeneration 2(ESR2)plays an important role in pollen maturation and vitality.This study helps understand the male reproductive development of watermelon,providing a theoretical foundation for developing male sterile materials.

Human impact gradients via anthropogenic pollen indicators:insights gleaned from a case study in the Rif Mountains(Northern Morocco)

Understanding the relationship between modern pollen and vegetation is crucial for interpreting fossil pollen records and assessing human impact on the environment,both of which are essential for effective environmental management strategies.Despite numerous studies on fossil pollen records in the Rif landscape,research specifically focusing on modern pollen and its implications for understanding human impact on the natural landscape is notably lacking.This paper presents novel anthropogenic pollen indicators for the Rif Mountains and seeks to evaluate the gradients of human impact on the southern Mediterranean landscape.We employed a combination of modern pollen analysis,vegetation survey,and ordination techniques,incorporating various environmental and land-use variables.Canonical correspondence analysis(CCA)allowed us to evaluate the relationships between pollen types and environmental variables,helping us identify key anthropogenic pollen indicators associated with land use and human activities:Poaceae,Cannabist,Olea-t,and Asteraceae for cultivation;Brassicaceae,Genista-t,Poaceae,Asteraceae and Plantago-t,for grazing;Apiaceae,Urtica-t and Genista-t for slashing and burning.Additionally,an anthropogenic index score(AIS)was calculated for each sampled location.Correspondence analysis(CA)was then used to correlate each specific pollen type with levels of human impact as follows(a)low(e.g.,Cedrus atlantica-t,Quercus canariensis-t),(b)moderate(e.g.,Erica-t,Arbutus unedo-t,Eucalyptus-t),and(c)high(e.g.,Cannabis-t,Brassicaceae,Olea-t,Nicotiana-t).This paper enhances our comprehension of land-use dynamics and impact levels,providing essential insights for evaluating anthropogenic impact trends and human-induced changes in the Rif Mountains landscape.

High temperature treatment induced production of unreduced 2n pollen in Camellia oleifera

Unreduced gametes through chromosome doubling play a major role in the process of plant polyploidization.Our previous work confirmed that Camellia oleifera can produce natural 2n pollen,and it is possible to induce the 2n pollen formation by high temperature treatment.This study focused on the optimization of the 2n pollen induction technique and the mechanisms of high temperature-induced2n pollen formation in C.oleifera.We found that the optimal protocol for inducing 2n pollen via high temperature was to perform 45℃with4 h at the prophaseⅠstage of the pollen mother cells(PMCs).Meanwhile,high temperature significantly decreased the yield and fertility of2n pollen.Through the observation of meiosis,abnormal chromosome and cytological behaviour was discovered under high-temperature treatment,and we confirmed that the formation of 2n pollen is caused by abnormal cell plate.Based on weighted gene co-expression network analysis,fifteen hub genes related to cell cycle control were identified.After male flower buds were exposed to heat shock,polygalacturonase gene(CoPGX3)was significantly upregulated.We inferred that high temperature causes the CoPGX3 gene to be overexpressed and that CoPGX3 is redistributed into the cytosol where it degrades cytoplasmic pectin,which leads to an abnormal cell plate.Furthermore,abnormal cytokinesis resulted in the formation of dyads and triads,and PMCs divided to produce 2n pollen.Our findings provide new insights into the mechanism of 2n pollen induced by high temperature in a woody plant and lay a foundation for further ploidy breeding of C.oleifera.

Modern pollen-vegetation relationships along altitudinal vegetation belts in the Leigong Mountain of southwestern China

Understanding the distribution,dispersal,and correlation of modern pollen with vegetation in mountainous regions is essential for establishing accurate modern analogs for fossil pollen records.This study,conducted in Leigong Mountain on the YunnanGuizhou Plateau of southwestern China,involved the collection of 35 surface soil samples from diverse vegetation communities along an elevational gradient ranging from 1210 to 1875 meters.The results reveal a close correspondence between modern pollen assemblages and vegetation zones.Principal Component Analysis(PCA)results indicate that pollen assemblages can effectively distinguish between subtropical montane evergreen broad-leaved forest(SEBF)and subtropical montane deciduous broadleaved forest(SDBF).However,both SEBF and SDBF show significant overlap with subtropical montane evergreen-deciduous broad-leaved mixed forest(SEMF).Detrended Correspondence Analysis(DCA)results clearly distinguish the three vegetation zones,and the first axis of DCA shows a significant positive correlation with elevation(p<0.01,R=0.48).Discriminant Analysis(DA)successfully assigns 94.4%of the modern pollen samples to their respective vegetation zones.Pollen taxa such as Impatiens,Astertype,and Rosaceae exhibit significant indicative capabilities for the SEBF zone,effectively distinguishing this vegetation zone from others.Pinus and Alnus display overrepresentation in the Leigong Mountain region,while Quercus(D,deciduous-type)and Poaceae exhibit high representation in the SEBF zone.In the SEBF zone,both pollen diversity and richness are the lowest.Our study reveals the complex relationship between the richness and diversity of pollen and vegetation.The diversity and richness of tree and shrub pollen are found to be lower than those of the corresponding plants.The pollen-vegetation relationship elucidated in this study serves as a critical reference for reconstructing ancient environments from fossil pollen retrieved in this region.

Comparative Study on Floral Organs and Pollen Characteristics of Different Varieties of Sorrel

The floral organ morphology,pollen morphology,quantity,and viability of Rumex,Rumex hanus F1,Rumex hanus 1,and Rumex hanus 2 were compared and analyzed.The results showed that the longitudinal diameter of petals was not significantly different among different varieties of sorrel,and the transverse diameter and corolla diameter showed differences to varying degrees.They all had six stamens and three stigmas.The pollen shape of the four varieties was prolate,and the polar view was trilobated and round.They all had three germinal furrows,and the outer wall of the pollen was decorated with small cavities and spiny patterns,with warty protrusions.The equatorial axis length of pollen of different varieties of sorrel was significantly different(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in pollen amount among different varieties.There were six anthers in a single flower,featuring anther dehiscence.The pollen viability of Rumex hanus 1 was significantly lower than that of the other three varieties(P<0.05).Therefore,through the analysis of the floral organs and morphological characteristics of anthers of sorrel,the varieties of sorrel can be effectively distinguished and identified.

Morphological and cytological assessments reveal pollen degradation causes pollen abortion in cotton cytoplasmic male sterility lines

Background Understanding the mechanism of male sterility is crucial for producing hybrid seeds and developing sterile germplasm resources.However,only a few cytoplasmic male sterility(CMS)lines of cotton have been produced due to several challenges,like inadequate variation of agronomic traits,incomplete sterility,weak resilience of restorer lines,and difficulty in combining strong dominance.Therefore,the morphological and cytological identification of CMS in cotton will facilitate hybrid breeding.Results Two F_(2) segregating populations of cotton were constructed from cytoplasmic male sterile lines(HaA and 01A,maternal)and restorer lines(HaR and 26R,paternal).Genetic analysis of these populations revealed a segregation ratio of 3:1 for fertile to sterile plants.Phenotypic analysis indicated no significant differences in traits of flower bud development between sterile and fertile plants.However,sterile plants exhibited smaller floral organs,shortened filament lengths,and anther atrophy on the flowering day in comparison with the fertile plants.When performed scanning electron microscopy(SEM),the two F_(2) populations revealed morphological variations in the anther epidermis.Cellular analysis showed no significant differences in pollen development before pollen maturation.Interestingly,between the pollen maturation and flowering stages,the tapetum layer of sterile plants degenerated prematurely,resulting in abnormal pollen grains and gradual pollen degradation.Conclusion The results of this study suggest that fertility-restoring genes are controlled by a single dominant gene.Sterile plants exhibit distinctive floral morphology,which is characterized by stamen atrophy and abnormal anthers.Pollen abortion occurs between pollen maturity and flowering,indicating that premature tapetum degradation may be the primary cause of pollen abortion.Overall,our study provides a theoretical basis for utilizing CMS in hybrid breeding and in-depth investigation of the dominant configuration of cotton hybrid combinations,mechanisms of sterility,and the role of sterile and restorer genes.

Treatments of Pollen with Different Solvents Affect the Seed Setting Rate of Rice(Oryza sativa L.)

This study aimed to investigate the effects of treatments of rice pollen with different solvents on the seed setting rate.Rice pollen was treated with ultrapure water,0.5%dimethyl sulfoxide,ethanol(1%,5%,and 8%),and 0.5%dimethyl sulfoxide+8%ethanol,and the pollen without treatment was taken as the control.Then,crossing was conducted with the treated rice plants as the male parents and plants subjected to emasculation by warm water as the female parents.The seed setting rates of the male and female parents were then recorded.The results showed that the treatments with different solvents significantly decreased the seed setting rates of both male and female parents.The treatment with 1%ethanol resulted in the highest seed setting rates for both male and female parents,while the treatment with 0.5%dimethyl sulfoxide resulted in the lowest seed setting rates for both parents.Although these solvents affected the seed setting rate of rice,they served as intermediate solvents to dissolve chemicals used in the induction of rice haploids.This study layed a technical foundation for subsequent chemical induction of rice haploids.

Allergen degradation of bee pollen by lactic acid bacteria fermentation and its alleviatory effects on allergic reactions in BALB/c mice

Food allergy as a global health problem threatens food industry.Bee pollen(BP)is a typical food with allergenic potentials,although it performs various nutritional/pharmacological functions to humans.In this study,lactic acid bacteria(LAB)were used to ferment Brassica napus BP for alleviating its allergenicity.Four novel allergens(glutaredoxin,oleosin-B2,catalase and lipase)were identified with significant decreases in LAB-fermented BP(FBP)than natural BP by proteomics.Meanwhile,metabolomics analysis showed significant increases of 28 characteristic oligopeptides and amino acids in FBP versus BP,indicating the degradation of LAB on allergens.Moreover,FBP showed alleviatory effects in BALB/c mice,which relieved pathological symptoms and lowered production of allergic mediators.Microbial high-throughput sequencing analysis showed that FBP could regulate gut microbiota and metabolism to strengthen immunity,which were closely correlated with the alleviation of allergic reactivity.These findings could contribute to the development and utilization of hypoallergenic BP products.

DIA-based proteome profiling with PRM verification reveals the involvement of ER-associated protein processing in pollen abortion in Ogura CMS cabbage

Ogura cytoplasmic male sterility(Ogura CMS)is extensively applied in hybrid seed production in cruciferous crops.However,the posttranscriptional molecular basis of Ogura CMS in cruciferous crops remains elusive.Here,a data-independent acquisition-based proteomic approach coupled with a parallel reaction monitoring-based targeted proteomic assay was used to analyze the proteome dynamics of Ogura CMS cabbage line RM and its maintainer line RF during floral bud development to obtain insights into the mechanism underlying Ogura CMS in cruciferous crops.A total of 9162 proteins corresponding to 61464 peptides were identified in RM and RF floral buds.The proteomic fluctuation of RM was weaker than that of RF.Differences in protein expression between RM and RF gradually enlarged with floral bud development.Fifteen continually up-regulated and eight continually down-regulated proteins were found in RM relative to RF throughout floral bud development.Differentially expressed proteins between RM and RF during floral bud development were implicated in the endoplasmic reticulum(ER)-associated protein processing pathway,in which most of them exhibited down-regulated expression in RM.These data suggest that ER-associated protein processing may be involved in pollen abortion in Ogura CMS cabbage by inhibiting the expression of critical factors.Our findings not only deepen the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of Ogura CMS in cruciferous crops but also provide better guidance for applying Ogura CMS in the hybrid breeding of cruciferous crops.

长链非编码RNA F-box富含亮氨酸的重复蛋白19反义RNA 1调节微小RNA-342-3p/自噬相关蛋白10轴对结直肠癌细胞增殖、迁移和奥沙利铂耐药性的影响实验研究

目的:探讨长链非编码RNA(lncRNA) F-box富含亮氨酸的重复蛋白19反义RNA 1(FBXL19-AS1)调节微小RNA(miR)-342-3p/自噬相关蛋白10(ATG10)轴对结直肠癌(CRC)细胞增殖、迁移和奥沙利铂耐药性的影响。方法:实时定量聚合酶链反应(RT-qPCR)检测组织及正常肠上皮细胞(NCM460)、人CRC细胞系RKO、HCT-8细胞及HCT-8/L-OHP细胞中FBXL19-AS1、miR-342-3p、ATG10 mRNA表达水平。将HCT-8细胞分为shFBXL19-AS1组、shRNA组、shFBXL19-AS1+inhibitor NC组和shFBXL19-AS1+miR-342-3p inhibitor组,并以未转染的细胞为空白组。将HCT-8/L-OHP细胞分为L-OHP+shFBXL19-AS1组、L-OHP+shRNA组、L-OHP+shFBXL19-AS1+inhibitor NC组和L-OHP+shFBXL19-AS1+miR-342-3p inhibitor组,并以未转染的细胞为空白组。细胞计数试剂盒8(CCK-8)检测HCT-8、HCT-8/L-OHP细胞增殖及其耐药性。划痕实验检测细胞迁移能力。免疫印迹法(Western blot)检测P-糖蛋白(P-gp)、增殖蛋白(Ki-67)、迁移侵袭增强子因子1(MIEN1)、ATG10蛋白表达水平。双荧光素酶报告基因实验分析miR-342-3p与FBXL19-AS1、ATG10靶向关系。结果:FBXL19-AS1、ATG10 mRNA表达在HCT-8/L-OHP细胞及CRC组织中增加,miR-342-3p表达则降低(均P<0.05)。shFBXL19-AS1组细胞增殖、细胞迁移、FBXL19-AS1和ATG10 mRNA表达以及Ki-67、MIEN1、ATG10蛋白表达较shRNA组和空白组降低,miR-342-3p表达则增加(均P<0.05)。shFBXL19-AS1+miR-342-3p inhibitor组细胞增殖、细胞迁移、ATG10 mRNA以及Ki-67、MIEN1、ATG10蛋白表达较shFBXL19-AS1+inhibitor NC组增加,miR-342-3p表达则降低(均P<0.05)。L-OHP+shFBXL19-AS1组细胞增殖、细胞迁移、细胞耐药性及P-gp、Ki-67、MIEN1、ATG10蛋白表达较L-OHP+shRNA组和空白组降低(均P<0.05)。L-OHP+shFBXL19-AS1+miR-342-3p inhibitor组细胞增殖、细胞迁移、细胞耐药性及P-gp、Ki-67、MIEN1、ATG10蛋白表达较L-OHP+shFBXL19-AS1+inhibitor NC组增加(均P<0.05)。结论:干扰lncRNA FBXL19-AS1通过上调miR-342-3p/ATG10轴抑制CRC细胞的增殖、迁移,改善奥沙利铂耐药性。

樱桃自交不亲和S9-单元型特异的F-box基因克隆及其表达分析

目的克隆李属甜樱桃自交不亲和性花粉S-决定子基因,为今后果树配子体自交不亲和性机理研究奠定理论基础。方法根据GenBank登录的16个S-locusF-box同源基因保守区设计兼并引物,利用RT-PCR、RACE等手段,从甜樱桃品种红灯花粉cDNA中克隆到两个编码376-氨基酸多肽的全长基因。结果GenBankBlast分析显示,克隆的两个基因中一个基因编码的蛋白产物与数据库甜樱桃自交不亲和性S3-单元型特异的PaSFB3(AB096857)编码的氨基酸序列完全一致。另一个基因编码一新的PaSFB同源序列,其推测的氨基酸序列N-端同SFB3一样具有明显的F-box基序,与PaSFB1～6的一致性为76%～82%。研究显示该基因在花粉组织中特异性表达,并表现出S9-单元型特异的连锁信号。结论新基因为甜樱桃自交不亲和性花粉S-决定子候选基因PaSFB家族中一新成员,命名为PaSFB9(GenBank登录号:DQ422809),红灯自交不亲和基因型确定为S3S9。

谷子F-box家族基因的鉴定、分类及干旱响应

F-box蛋白参与细胞周期调控、细胞凋亡及信号转导等多种生命活动,对维持植物正常生长发育a和介导非生物胁迫响应等过程发挥重要作用。谷子具有显著的耐旱耐瘠薄等特性,本研究根据谷子转录组分析结果,从525个F-box家族成员中鉴定出19个在干旱胁迫下表达量上调的F-box基因,根据序列相似性将其分为6类,同一类基因具有相似的内含子-外显子结构。染色体定位分析发现,这些基因分别分布在谷子的8条染色体上,其中,第2条染色体上含F-box基因最多,有6个。结构域分析结果表明,19个F-box蛋白均含保守的F-box结构域,而C端含FBD、WD40、FBA、ZnF、Kelch和LRR等结构域。启动子元件分析表明,谷子19个F-box基因均含逆境应答元件,其中,MYB和MYC元件的数量最多（9-78个）,说明这些基因对干旱应答反应可能主要受MYB、MYC转录因子调控。转录组分析结果表明,SiF-box18基因对干旱胁迫的响应远远高于其他F-box成员,对干旱、高盐、ABA、SA和JA都有响应;亚细胞定位结果显示,SiF-box18蛋白定位在细胞核中。本研究为进一步深入了解SiF-box18基因的功能提供了依据。

Effects of Low Energy Argon Ion Implantation on Maize Pollen Germination and the Cytosolic Ca^(2+) Distribution during Pollen Germination Process

To investigate the effect of low energy ion implantation on maize pollen germination and cytosolic Ca2+ distribution during pollen germination process, the argon ion (Ar+) with energy of 30 keV, dose of 0.78 ×1015-13×1015 ion/cm2 was implanted into maize pollen by irradiation, and the germination of pollen and cytosolic Ca2+ distribution during pollen germination process of the Ar+ implanted pollen were studied. The results showed that when been irradiated with Ar+ with dose of 5.2×1015 ion/cm2, the germination rate of maize pollen increased remarkably, while implantation of ions with dose exceeding 5.2×1015 ion/cm2 sharply decreased the germination rate of maize pollen. Meanwhile, tracing of esterified Ca2+ fluorescence probe fluo-3 AM for intact pollen showed that variation of cytosolic Ca2+ concentration was consistent with the change of pollen fertility. The dynamics of cytosolic Ca2+ concentration caused by low energy ion implantation may be concluded as the initial effects of pollen germination.

Influence of Plant Growth Regulators on Pollen Germination and Growth of Xinjiang Apricots

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the influence of different plant growth regulators on apricot pollen germination and pollen tube growth. [Method] Pollens of six kinds of Xinjiang apricots were cultured in solid media supplemented with five plant growth regulators （GA3 , NAA, 2, 4-D, 6-BA, IAA）. Then the rate of pollen germination and the length of pollen tube were respectively measured. [Result] In a certain concentration range, GA3 most significantly promoted the pollen germination and the pollen tube growth of Shushanggan, Kalayulvke, Dayoujia, Yiliakeyulvke and Kabakehuanna; NNA had the strongest improvement function on Kumaiti’s pollen germination and pollen tube growth. [Conclusion] All the five plant growth regulators promoted the pollen germination and the pollen tube growth of apricots at low concentration but inhibited them at high concentration.

拟南芥F-box基因At3g16740的表达分析

拟南芥At3g16740基因为F-box基因家族成员,其功能尚不清楚.通过连续和瞬时光照处理分析,发现蓝光、红光和远红光都诱导At3g16740基因的表达,其中远红光的诱导作用最明显.蓝光受体cry1、cry2,红光受体phyB或远红光受体phyA突变导致At3g16740基因表达的光诱导作用减弱或者消失,表明该基因为光信号通路相关基因.通过实时荧光定量PCR分析At3g16740基因在拟南芥不同组织器官中的表达,发现其在拟南芥根、茎、叶、花和果荚中都有表达,花和果荚中的表达量最高,推测该基因可能参与植物花和/或果荚的发育.酵母双杂交分析发现,At3g16740蛋白通过F-box结构域与拟南芥ASK(arabidopsis-SKP1-like)家族成员ASK1、ASK2和ASK11相互作用,表明At3g16740是SCF(Skp、Cullin、F-box)复合物的成员.

Vitality and storage condition of Syringa pollen

The fresh pollen vitality, the effect of different storage conditions on the pollen vitality, and the difference of vitality among the species of seven species of Syringa were determined in Shenyang, China. The results indicated that the pollen vi-tality (81.5%) of Syringa villosa was the highest among the seven tested species, followed by S. microphylla and S. meyeri, and that of S. oblata var. affinis was the lowest. The low temperature was the best condition for storage of pollen of Syringa, and the most proper temperature for the storage was 0-2 癈. The storability of S. microphylla was the best of all, and it could be stored over 60 days at the temperature of 0-2 癈, next was S. villosa and S. meyeri.

F-box蛋白质在植物生长发育中的功能

在真核生物中,泛素介导的蛋白降解途径参与了许多生物学过程。SCF复合体是一种非常重要的E3泛素连接酶,在植物中研究的最为深入。F-box蛋白包含一个F-box基序,是SCF复合体的一个亚基,它决定了底物识别的特异性。目前,从各种植物中已鉴定出大量的F-box蛋白质,它们参与了植物激素(乙烯,生长素,GA,JA)的信号传导以及自交不亲和、花器官发育等生物学过程,F-box蛋白还参与了植物的胁迫反应。最新研究结果显示,一个F-box蛋白TIR1是生长素的受体。因此,F-box蛋白质介导的泛素化蛋白质降解途径可能是植物基因表达调控的重要机制。