Isolation and characterization of two novel root-specific promoters in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Isolation and characterization of two novel root-specific promoters in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
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水稻 (Oryza sativa L.) 中两个新型根特异性启动子的分离和表征
DOI:
10.1016/j.plantsci.2013.02.002
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发表时间:
2013-06-01
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5.2
通讯作者:
Wu, Ping
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作者:
Li, Yuanya;Liu, Shaojun;Wu, Ping
Novel root-specific promoters are important for developing methods to drive root-specific gene expression for nutrient and water absorption. RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) analysis identified high expression levels of Os03g01700 and Os02g37190 in root tissues across developmental stages in comparison with the constitutive genes OsAct1 (rice Actin1 gene), OsUbi1 (rice polyubiquitin rubi1 gene), and OsCc1 (rice cytochrome c gene). The copy numbers of Os03g01700 and Os02g37190 were evaluated by qRT-PCR. The results showed that Os03g01700 and Os02g37190 transcripts were highly accumulated in the examined root tissues but were not detected in young embryos or leaves at the indicated days after germination or in the panicle, in contrast to the ubiquitous expression of OsAct1, OsUbi1, and OsCc1. Additionally, the promoter regions of these two genes were linked to the GUSplus reporter gene and transformed into rice. GUS staining of the transgenic plants showed that the Os03g01700 and Os02g37190 promoters were active in primary and secondary roots throughout the developmental stages, except in root hairs. The GUSPlus transcript levels were also highly root-specific in the transgenic rice. Overall, the two promoters are highly active in the root tissues of rice and can be useful for the root-specific enhancement of target gene(s). (C) 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.