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Transgenic rice expressing a cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) plasma membrane gene MePMP3-2 exhibits enhanced tolerance to salt and drought stresses

Y. Yu, Cui, Y. C., Ren, C., Rocha, P. S. C. F., Peng, M., Xu, G. Y., Wang, M. L., Xia, X. J., Yu, Y., Cui, Y. C., Ren, C., Rocha, P. S. C. F., Peng, M., Xu, G. Y., Wang, M. L., and Xia, X. J., Transgenic rice expressing a cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) plasma membrane gene MePMP3-2 exhibits enhanced tolerance to salt and drought stresses, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.

Plasma membrane proteolipid 3 (PMP3) is a class of small hydrophobic proteins found in many organisms including higher plants. Some plant PMP3 genes have been shown to respond to abiotic stresses and to participate in the processes of plant stress tolerance. In this study, we isolated the cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) MePMP3-2 gene and functionally characterized its role in tolerance to abiotic stress by expressing it in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Haplotypes of qGL3 and their roles in grain size regulation with GS3 alleles in rice

Y. D. Zhang, Zhu, Z., Zhao, Q. Y., Chen, T., Yao, S., Zhou, L. H., Zhao, L., Zhao, C. F., Wang, C. L., Zhang, Y. D., Zhu, Z., Zhao, Q. Y., Chen, T., Yao, S., Zhou, L. H., Zhao, L., Zhao, C. F., Wang, C. L., Zhang, Y. D., Zhu, Z., Zhao, Q. Y., Chen, T., Yao, S., Zhou, L. H., Zhao, L., Zhao, C. F., and Wang, C. L., Haplotypes of qGL3 and their roles in grain size regulation with GS3 alleles in rice, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.

Grain size is an important trait that directly influences rice yield. The qGL3 and GS3 genes are two putative regulators that play a role in grain size determination. A single rare nucleotide substitution (C→A) at position 1092 in exon 10 of qGL3 might be responsible for variations in grain size. However, little is known about the haplotype variations of qGL3 and their interactions with GS3 during the regulation of grain length and grain weight.

Characterization of OsPM19L1 encoding an AWPM-19-like family protein that is dramatically induced by osmotic stress in rice

H. Chen, Lan, H., Huang, P., Zhang, Y., Yuan, X., Huang, X., Huang, J., and Zhang, H., Characterization of OsPM19L1 encoding an AWPM-19-like family protein that is dramatically induced by osmotic stress in rice, vol. 14, pp. 11994-12005, 2015.

The plant-specific AWPM-19-domain proteins play important roles in plant development and stress responses. In the current study, OsPM19L1 encoding Oryza sativa AWPM-19-like protein 1 was isolated from rice. Tissue-specific gene expression analysis revealed that OsPM19L1 was highly expressed in the leaf sheath of rice. Interestingly, expression of OsPM19L1 was high at the early stage of panicle development and decreased thereafter.

Breeding of a target genotype variety based on identified chalkiness marker-QTL associations in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

X. Liu, Du, Y. R., Li, X. H., Li, X. L., Yang, W. Q., and Wang, Y., Breeding of a target genotype variety based on identified chalkiness marker-QTL associations in rice (Oryza sativa L.), vol. 14, pp. 12894-12902, 2015.

The aim of this study was to breed a target genotype variety based on the identified chalkiness marker-QTL (quantitative trait locus) associations in rice. First, a permanent mapping population of rice that consisted of 525 recombinant inbred lines (RILs), which were derived from Zhenshan 97/Minghui 63, was used to identify QTLs with additive effects for rice quantitative traits and percentage of grain chalkiness (PGC). Subsequently, based on the identified QTLs in rice, the molecular marker 68923-PGC was selected to screen the low chalkiness rice line.

Verification and evaluation of grain QTLs using RILs from TD70 x Kasalath in rice

Y. D. Zhang, Zheng, J., Liang, Z. K., Liang, Y. L., Peng, Z. H., and Wang, C. L., Verification and evaluation of grain QTLs using RILs from TD70 x Kasalath in rice, vol. 14, pp. 14882-14892, 2015.

Grain size is an important trait that directly influences the yield of rice. Validation and evaluation of grain genes is important in rice genetic studies and for breeding. In a population of 240 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from a cross between an extra-large grain japonica variety TD70 and a small grain indica variety Kasalath, we mapped 19 QTLs controlling grain traits. These QTLs included six cloned grain genes, namely, GW2, GS3, qSW5, qGL3, GS5, and GW8.

Morphology and photosynthetic enzyme activity of maize phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice

W. C. Li, Wang, J., Sun, Y. L., Ji, S. D., and Guo, S. W., Morphology and photosynthetic enzyme activity of maize phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice, vol. 14, pp. 15572-15576, 2015.

The morphology and photosynthetic enzyme activity were studied in maize phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice and non-transgenic rice. The results showed that compared with non-transgenic rice, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice was taller and had a stronger stalk, wider leaves, and more exuberant root system, with increased photosynthetic enzyme activity and improved yield components.

Genomic survey and gene expression analysis of the VDAC gene family in rice

X. Xu, Tan, Y. P., Cheng, G., Liu, X. Q., Xia, C. J., Luo, F. Y., and Wang, C. T., Genomic survey and gene expression analysis of the VDAC gene family in rice, vol. 14, pp. 15683-15696, 2015.

The voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC), also known as a mitochondrial porin, plays an important role in the regulation of metabolic and energetic functions of mitochondria, as well as in mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is of major economic importance for commercial hybrid production and a research model for the interaction be­tween nuclear and cytoplasmic genomes. Recent research has revealed that CMS is associated with programmed cell death.

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