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Area of Science:

  • Plant Molecular Biology
  • Cucurbit Crop Research
  • Gene Expression Analysis

Background:

  • Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is an important crop and model organism.
  • Accurate gene expression analysis using reverse transcription quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) relies on stable reference genes.
  • Identifying suitable reference genes is critical for understanding melon biology and stress responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To screen and validate the stability of 14 candidate reference genes in melon under various experimental conditions.
  • To determine the most reliable reference genes for RT-qPCR analysis in melon roots and leaves subjected to biotic stress, abiotic stress, and plant growth regulator treatments.
  • To provide guidelines for selecting appropriate reference genes in melon gene expression studies.

Main Methods:

  • RT-qPCR was used to assess the expression stability of 14 candidate reference genes.
  • Gene expression data were analyzed using geNorm and NormFinder algorithms.
  • The reliability of selected reference genes was validated by analyzing the expression of catalase family genes (CmCAT1, CmCAT2, CmCAT3) under Fusarium wilt stress.

Main Results:

  • geNorm and NormFinder identified different sets of optimal reference genes depending on the experimental condition (e.g., CmADP, CmUBIep, CmRPL, CmRAN, CmACT).
  • CmUBC2 and CmPP2A were found to be unsuitable reference genes under multiple conditions.
  • Normalization with unsuitable reference genes led to significant overestimation of catalase gene expression during Fusarium wilt infection.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides essential guidelines for selecting appropriate reference genes for RT-qPCR in melon under diverse experimental conditions.
  • The identified reference genes will enhance the accuracy and reliability of gene expression studies in melon.
  • The findings also offer valuable insights into the function of melon catalase genes in stress response mechanisms.