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Soybean PHR1-regulated low phosphorus-responsive GmRALF22 increases uptake of phosphate via stimulating GmPTs expression

Li, F.·Mai, C.·Liu, Y.·Deng, Y.·Wu, L.·Zheng, X.·Huang, Y.·Luo, Z.·He, H.·Wang, J.
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Phosphorus (P) is one of essential macronutrients for plant growth and development. Rapid Alkalization Factors (RALFs) play crucial roles in plant responses to nutrient stresses, however, the functions of Glycine max RALFs (GmRALFs) under low P (LP) stress remain elusive. In this study, we first identified 27 GmRALFs in soybean, then we revealed that GmRALF10, GmRALF11, and GmRALF22 are induced in both roots and leaves, while only GmRALF5, GmRALF6, and GmRALF25 are up-regulated in leaves in LP conditions. Furthermore, GmRALF22 was found to be the target gene of transcription factor GmPHR1, which binds the P1BS cis-element in the promoter of GmRALF22 via electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) and DUAL-LUC experiment. Colonization of Bacillus subtilis that deliver GmRALF22 increases the expression of high affinity phosphate (Pi) transporter gene GmPT2, GmPT11, GmPT13 and GmPT14, thus increases the total amount of dry matter and soluble Pi in soybean. RNA-sequencing uncovered that GmRALF22 alleviates LP stress by regulating the expression of JA-, SA- and immune-related genes. Finally, we verified that GmRALF22 is dependent on FERONIA to promote Arabidopsis primary root growth under LP conditions. In summary, GmPHR1-GmRALF22 module positively regulates soybeans tolerance to LP. HighlightsO_LISoybean genome has 27 GmRALFs. GmRALF5, GmRALF6, GmRALF10, GmRALF11, GmRALF22 and GmRALF25 are induced in low phosphorus (LP). C_LIO_LIGmPHR1 directly regulate the transcription of GmRALF22 via binding the promoter P1BS cis-element. C_LIO_LISecretion of GmRALF22 protein by Bacillus subtilis promoted soybean growth under LP conditions by improving soybean P nutrition through increased expression of high affinity phosphate (Pi) transporter gene. C_LIO_LIGmRALF22 regulates soybean P nutrition by JA-, SA- and immune-related genes expression at transcriptome level. That application of GmRALF22 promoted primary root growth in Arabidopsis in LP is dependent on FER receptor. C_LI

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Li, F., Mai, C., Liu, Y., Deng, Y., Wu, L., Zheng, X., Huang, Y., Luo, Z., He, H., Wang, J.. 2024-05-29. Soybean PHR1-regulated low phosphorus-responsive GmRALF22 increases uptake of phosphate via stimulating GmPTs expression. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.05.29.596424

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