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Annotation of Plant Gene Function via Combined Genomics, Metabolomics and Informatics
Published on: June 17, 2012
The MYB transcription factor RcMYB1 plays a central role in rose anthocyanin biosynthesis
Guoren He1, Ren Zhang1, Shenghang Jiang1
1Shanghai Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Sciences, College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
Abstract:
Rose (Rosa hybrida) is one of most famous ornamental plants in the world, and its commodity value largely depends on its flower color. However, the regulatory mechanism underlying rose flower color is still unclear. In this study, we found that a key R2R3-MYB transcription factor, RcMYB1, plays a central role in rose anthocyanin biosynthesis. Overexpression of RcMYB1 significantly promoted anthocyanin accumulation in both white rose petals and tobacco leaves. In 35S:RcMYB1 transgenic lines, a significant accumulation of anthocyanins occurred in leaves and petioles. We further identified two MBW complexes (RcMYB1-RcBHLH42-RcTTG1; RcMYB1-RcEGL1-RcTTG1) associated with anthocyanin accumulation. Yeast one-hybrid and luciferase assays showed that RcMYB1 could active its own gene promoter and those of other EBGs (early anthocyanin biosynthesis genes) and LBGs (late anthocyanin biosynthesis genes). In addition, both of the MBW complexes enhanced the transcriptional activity of RcMYB1 and LBGs. Interestingly, our results also indicate that RcMYB1 is involved in the metabolic regulation of carotenoids and volatile aroma. In summary, we found that RcMYB1 widely participates in the transcriptional regulation of ABGs (anthocyanin biosynthesis genes), indicative of its central role in the regulation of anthocyanin accumulation in rose. Our results provide a theoretical basis for the further improvement of the flower color trait in rose by breeding or genetic modification.
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