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Physiological and transcriptomic analysis of yellow leaf

Zhang, S.·Wu, X.·Cui, J.·Zhang, F.·Wan, X.·Liu, Q.·Zhong, Y.·Lin, T.
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As important deciduous tree, Populus deltoides Marsh possesses a high ornamental value for its leaves remaining yellow during the non-dormant period. However, little is known about the regulatory mechanism of leaf coloration in Populus deltoides Marsh. Thus, we analyzed physiological and transcriptional differences of yellow leaves (mutant) and green leaves (wild-type) of Populus deltoides Marsh. Physiological experiments showed that the contents of chlorophyll (Chl) and carotenoid are lower in mutant, the flavonoid content is not differed significantly between mutant and wild-type. Transcriptomic sequencing was further used to identify 153 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Functional classifications based on Gene Ontology enrichment and Genomes enrichment analysis indicated that the DEGs were involved in Chl biosynthesis and flavonoid biosynthesis pathway. Among these, geranylgeranyl diphosphate (CHLP) genes associated with Chl biosynthesis showed down-regulation, while chlorophyllase (CLH) genes associated with Chl degradation were up-regulated in yellow leaves. The expression levels of these genes were further confirmed using quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR). Furthermore, the measurement of the main precursors of Chl confirmed that CHLP is vital enzymes for the yellow leaf color phenotype. Consequently, the formation of yellow leaf color is due to disruption of Chl synthesis and catabolism rather than flavonoid content. These results contribute to our understanding of mechanisms and regulation of leaf color variation in poplar at the transcriptional level.

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Zhang, S., Wu, X., Cui, J., Zhang, F., Wan, X., Liu, Q., Zhong, Y., Lin, T.. 2018-11-06. Physiological and transcriptomic analysis of yellow leaf. https://doi.org/10.1101/463224

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