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Hua Peng¹, Xiujing He², Jian Gao³

¹Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Maize in Southwest Region, Ministry of Agriculture, Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, Sichuan, 611130, China; Sichuan Tourism College, Chengdu, 610000, Sichuan, China.

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Summary

This study reveals how maize seedlings respond to cadmium (Cd) pollution by identifying shared and unique gene networks. Understanding these molecular mechanisms is crucial for improving crop resilience to heavy metal stress.

Keywords:

Co-expression modules Comparative RNAseq-based approach Differential expression genes (DEGs)Maize (Zea mays)

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Area of Science:

Plant Biology
Environmental Toxicology
Molecular Genetics

Background:

Cadmium (Cd) is a pervasive environmental contaminant impacting human health and ecosystems.
Limited research exists on plant responses to heavy metal stress, particularly complex molecular regulatory mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate transcriptomic changes in maize seedlings (Mo17 and B73) under cadmium stress.
To elucidate gene networks and molecular regulatory mechanisms involved in plant response to Cd pollution.

Main Methods:

Comparative RNA sequencing (RNAseq) was performed on maize seedlings exposed to Cd.
Differential gene expression analysis identified co-modulated and genotype-specific genes.
Consensus co-expression network analysis identified gene modules associated with biological processes.

Main Results:

115 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were co-modulated in both maize genotypes under Cd stress.
Key DEGs included stress/defense proteins, transporters, and transcription factors (e.g., thaumatin-like protein, ZmOPR2, ZmOPR5).
Genotype-specific transcriptional factor changes influenced Cd sensitivity, and 12 co-expression modules were identified.

Conclusions:

This research expands understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying maize seedling response and defense to cadmium exposure.
Identified genes and networks provide insights into crop adaptation to heavy metal contamination.
Findings contribute to improving food and ecosystem safety concerning cadmium pollution.