Genome of Paulownia (Paulownia fortunei) illuminates the related transcripts, miRNA and proteins for salt resistance

Sci Rep. 2017 Apr 28;7(1):1285. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-01360-9.

Abstract

Polyploidy in plants can bestow long-term evolutionary flexibility and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. The upstream activation mechanisms of salt response remain unknown. Here we integrated transcriptome, miRNA and proteome data to describe the link between abscisic acid (ABA)-effectors and salt resistance against the background of Paulownia genome. Combing GO and KEGG pathway annotation of differentially expressed genes and proteins, as well as differentially expressed miRNA, these results reflect endogenous signal ABA activate the downstream effectors, such as ion channel effectors and oxido-reduction effectors, to maintain the homeostasis of Paulownia's growth. The cascaded metabolic network involved ABA biosynthesis, signaling transduction and the response of effectors. Our results will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the genetic basis of salt tolerance, which may help to expand the available arable land for P. fortunei cultivation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abscisic Acid / biosynthesis
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
  • Gene Library
  • Genes, Plant*
  • Lamiales / genetics*
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism*
  • RNA, Plant / metabolism*
  • Salt Tolerance*
  • Signal Transduction
  • Transcriptome*

Substances

  • MicroRNAs
  • RNA, Plant
  • Abscisic Acid