Characterization of transcriptomic response in ovules derived from inter-subgeneric hybridization in Prunus (Rosaceae) species
Characterization of transcriptomic response in ovules derived from inter-subgeneric hybridization in Prunus (Rosaceae) species
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DOI:
10.1007/s00497-021-00423-2
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发表时间:
2021-06
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
T. Morimoto;Y. Kitamura;Koji Numaguchi;A. Itai
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作者:
T. Morimoto;Y. Kitamura;Koji Numaguchi;A. Itai
Key messageCharacterization of hybrid seed failure inPrunusprovides insight into conserved or lineage-specific hybrid incompatibility mechanisms in plant species.AbstractPostzygotic hybrid incompatibility resulting from a cross between different species involves complex mechanisms occurring at various developmental stages. Embryo arrest, followed by seed abortion, is the first stage of such incompatibility reactions and inhibits hybrid seed development. InPrunus, a rosaceous woody species, some interspecific crosses result in fruit drop during the early stage of fruit development, in which inferior seed development may be accounted for the observed hybrid incompatibility. In this study, we investigated ovule development and the transcriptomes of developing ovules in inter-subgeneric crosses ofPrunus. We conducted a cross ofPrunus mume(subgenusPrunus), pollinated byP. persica(subgenusAmygdalus), and found that ovule and seed coat degeneration occurs before fruit drop. Transcriptome analysis identified differentially expressed genes enriched in several GO pathways, including organelle development, stimulus response, and signaling. Among these pathways, the organelle-related genes were actively regulated during ovule development, as they showed higher expression in the early stage of interspecific crosses and declined in the later stage, suggesting that the differential regulation of organelle function may induce the degeneration of hybrid ovules. Additionally, genes related to ovule and seed coat development, such as genes encodingAGL-like and auxin response, were differentially regulated inPrunusinterspecific crosses. Our results provide histological and molecular information on hybrid seed abortion inPrunusthat could be utilized to develop new hybrid crops. Additionally, we compared and discussed transcriptome responses to hybrid seed failure inPrunusand other plant species, which provides insight into conserved or lineage-specific hybrid incompatibility mechanisms in some plant species.