Functional Divergence of the Closely Related Genes PhARF5 and PhARF19a in Flower Formation and Hormone Signaling

Overview

Journal Int J Mol Sci

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Biochemistry
Chemistry
Molecular Biology

Date 2024 Nov 27

PMID 39596314

Authors

Yiqing Ding

Yunfeng Miao

Lingxuan Huang

Huijun Zhu

Wenle Li

Wei Zou

Shumin Yu

Bin Dong

Shiwei Zhong

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Abstract

The ARF gene family plays a vital role in regulating multiple aspects of plant growth and development. However, detailed research on the role of the ARF family in regulating flower development in petunia and other plants remains limited. This study investigates the distinct roles of and in flower development. Phylogenetic analysis identified 29 PhARFs, which were grouped into four clades. VIGS-mediated silencing of and led to notable phenotypic changes, highlighting their non-redundant functions. silencing resulted in reduced petal number and limb abnormalities, while silencing disrupted corolla tube formation and orientation. Both genes showed high expression in the roots, leaves, and corollas, with nuclear localization. The transcriptomic analysis revealed significant overlaps in DEGs between and silencing, indicating shared pathways in hormone metabolism, signal transduction, and stress responses. Phytohormone analysis confirmed their broad impact on phytohormone biosynthesis, suggesting involvement in complex feedback mechanisms. Silencing and led to differential transcription of numerous genes related to hormone signaling pathways beyond auxin signaling, indicating their direct or indirect crosstalk with other phytohormones. However, significant differences in the regulation of these signaling pathways were observed between and . These findings reveal the roles of genes in regulating petunia flower development, as well as the phylogenetic distribution of the PhARFs involved in this process. This study provides a valuable reference for molecular breeding aimed at improving floral traits in the petunia genus and related species.

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