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Updated: Jan 20, 2026
Prokaryotic Transcriptional Activators and Repressors
Sequence-based mapping identifies a candidate transcription repressor underlying awn suppression at the B1 locus in
Noah DeWitt1, Mohammed Guedira1, Edwin Lauer1
1Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA.
Researchers identified a key gene, Tipped1 (B1), that suppresses awn development in wheat. This transcriptional repressor controls awn length and influences traits like spikelet number and kernel size.
Area of Science:
- Plant genetics
- Crop science
- Molecular biology
Background:
- Awns are crucial for photosynthesis and seed dispersal in wheat (Triticum aestivum).
- Awn length variation is mainly controlled by three genes, with Tipped1 (B1) being a dominant suppressor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the specific gene and mechanism responsible for awn inhibition at the B1 locus in wheat.
Main Methods:
- Combined association mapping with biparental population analysis.
- Fine-mapping to pinpoint the gene at the B1 locus.
- Investigated candidate genes, including C2H2 zinc finger transcriptional repressors.
Main Results:
- Identified a C2H2 zinc finger transcriptional repressor (TraesCS5A02G542800) at the B1 locus, upregulated in awnless wheat.
- Found deletions of this gene in awned mutants of previously awnless wheat.
- A nearby polymorphism, not within the coding region, strongly predicted awn suppression across diverse wheat germplasm.
Conclusions:
- Transcriptional repression by the B1 gene is the primary factor determining awn suppression in wheat.
- Awn suppression is linked to an increased number of spikelets per spike and reduced kernel size.
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