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  • Plant Biology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Plant leaves are crucial for photosynthesis and growth regulation.
  • Leaf size variation is a key trait in plant development.
  • Understanding the genetic basis of leaf size differences is important for crop improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the differences in leaf size between Populus deltoides 'Danhong' (Pd) and Populus simonii 'Tongliao1' (Ps).
  • To identify the underlying genetic and cellular mechanisms responsible for leaf size variation in these two genotypes.
  • To explore the role of specific gene families and regulatory factors in controlling leaf development.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of leaf morphological traits (length, width, thickness, area, LMA, cell size).
  • Transcriptome-wide gene expression profiling using RNA sequencing.
  • Analysis of gene expression patterns related to cell proliferation, DNA repair, and cell expansion.

Main Results:

  • Populus deltoides 'Danhong' (Pd) exhibited significantly larger leaf area but smaller epidermal cell area compared to Populus simonii 'Tongliao1' (Ps).
  • Leaf size difference was attributed to variations in cell number.
  • Genes involved in chromosome replication and DNA repair were upregulated in Pd, while expansin genes (EXPA) promoting cell expansion were upregulated in Ps.
  • Growth-regulating factors (GRFs) were identified as key regulators of cell proliferation influencing leaf size.

Conclusions:

  • Leaf size variation in Populus is primarily determined by cell number, influenced by differential gene expression.
  • Pd relies on cell proliferation for larger leaf size, while Ps utilizes cell expansion.
  • GRFs play a critical role in regulating cell proliferation and thus leaf development in Populus.