Genetic Interaction of SEEDSTICK, GORDITA and AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR 2 during seed development
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2021
Citazione:
Genetic Interaction of SEEDSTICK, GORDITA and AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR 2 during seed development / D. Paolo, G. Orozco Arroyo, L. Rotasperti, S. Masiero, L. Colombo, S. de Folter, B. Ambrose, E. Caporali, E. Ignacio, C. Mizzotti. - In: GENES. - ISSN 2073-4425. - 12:8(2021 Jul 30), pp. 1189.1-1189.12. [10.3390/genes12081189]
Abstract:
Seed development is under the control of complex and coordinated molecular networks required for the formation of its different components. The seed coat development largely determines final seed size and shape, in addition to playing a crucial role in protecting the embryo and promoting
germination. In this study, we investigated the role of three transcription factors known to be active during seed development in Arabidopsis thaliana: SEEDSTICK (STK) and GORDITA (GOA), two MADS-domain proteins, and AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR 2 (ARF2), belonging to the ARF family.
Through a reverse genetic approach, we characterized the seed phenotypes of all the single, double and triple loss-of-function mutants in relation to seed size/shape and the effects on metabolic pathways occurring in the seed coat. This approach revealed that dynamic networks involving these TFs are active throughout ovule and seed development, affecting the formation of the seed coat. Notably, while the genetic interaction among these genes results in synergies that control the promotion of cell expansion in the seed coat upon pollination and production of proanthocyanidins, functional antagonists arise in the control of cell proliferation and release of mucilage.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
ARF; MADS; maternal tissues; seed development; transcription factors
Elenco autori:
D. Paolo, G. Orozco Arroyo, L. Rotasperti, S. Masiero, L. Colombo, S. de Folter, B. Ambrose, E. Caporali, E. Ignacio, C. Mizzotti
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