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OsJRL40 , a Jacalin-Related Lectin Gene, Promotes Salt Stress Tolerance in Rice.
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences . Apr2023, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p7441. 21p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- High salinity is a major stress factor affecting the quality and productivity of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Although numerous salt tolerance-related genes have been identified in rice, their molecular mechanisms remain unknown. Here, we report that OsJRL40, a jacalin-related lectin gene, confers remarkable salt tolerance in rice. The loss of function of OsJRL40 increased sensitivity to salt stress in rice, whereas its overexpression enhanced salt tolerance at the seedling stage and during reproductive growth. β-glucuronidase (GUS) reporter assays indicated that OsJRL40 is expressed to higher levels in roots and internodes than in other tissues, and subcellular localization analysis revealed that the OsJRL40 protein localizes to the cytoplasm. Further molecular analyses showed that OsJRL40 enhances antioxidant enzyme activities and regulates Na+-K+ homeostasis under salt stress. RNA-seq analysis revealed that OsJRL40 regulates salt tolerance in rice by controlling the expression of genes encoding Na+/K+ transporters, salt-responsive transcription factors, and other salt response-related proteins. Overall, this study provides a scientific basis for an in-depth investigation of the salt tolerance mechanism in rice and could guide the breeding of salt-tolerant rice cultivars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SALT
*IMMOBILIZED proteins
*RICE breeding
*RICE quality
*TRANSCRIPTION factors
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16616596
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163435342
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24087441