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Area of Science:

  • Plant Genomics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Plant Physiology

Background:

  • Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) is a dioecious plant with significant economic value.
  • Current methods for sex identification in T. fortunei are lacking for early growth stages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify expression and site differences between male and female T. fortunei transcriptomes.
  • To discover potential molecular markers for early sex determination in T. fortunei.

Main Methods:

  • Transcriptome sequencing of male and female T. fortunei plants using the Illumina platform.
  • Analysis of transcriptomic differences to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs).
  • Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) detection to identify sex-specific genetic loci.

Main Results:

  • Several genes, including chromosomal helical binding protein (CHD1), serine/threonine protein kinase (STPK), cytochrome P450 716B1, and UPF0136, were specifically expressed in males.
  • Twelve male-specific SNP sites were identified, with THUMP domain protein homologs showing male-biased expression.
  • Cytokinin dehydrogenase 6 (CKX6) was upregulated in male flowers, suggesting a role for cytokinin (CTK) in male flower development.
  • Upregulation of flavonoid biosynthesis genes, including 3',5'-hydroxylase (F3'5'H), may contribute to the pale yellow phenotype during new leaf growth.

Conclusions:

  • Differentially expressed genes and specific SNP loci between sexes are potentially associated with sex determination in T. fortunei.
  • The findings provide a basis for developing early sex identification methods for T. fortunei.
  • Understanding gene expression related to flower development and secondary metabolism offers insights into T. fortunei physiology.