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Maize actin depolymerizing factor 1 (ZmADF1) negatively regulates pollen development.

Guihua Lv¹, Yunfeng Li², Zhengxin Wu¹

¹Institute of Maize and Featured Upland Crops, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310004, China.

Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications

|February 14, 2024

Summary

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The ZmADF1 gene negatively regulates maize pollen quantity and vigor. Knocking out ZmADF1 improves pollen viability, offering pathways for enhancing maize breeding and grain production.

Keywords:

Actin depolymerizing factor 1 Gene editing Maize Overexpression Pollen development

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Area of Science:

Plant Biology
Molecular Genetics
Agricultural Science

Background:

Pollen development and fertilization are vital for angiosperm reproduction and crop yield.
Actin depolymerizing factor (ADF) proteins regulate essential plant processes by interacting with actin.
Understanding ADF gene function is crucial for improving crop breeding strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the function of the ZmADF1 gene in maize pollen development and reproduction.
To investigate the role of ZmADF1 in regulating pollen quantity, viability, and germination.
To explore the potential of ZmADF1 as a target for improving maize breeding.

Main Methods:

Bioinformatic analysis and subcellular localization of ZmADF1.
Gene overexpression in Arabidopsis and maize.
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene knockout in maize.
Assessment of pollen characteristics and seed set rates in transgenic and knockout lines.

Main Results:

ZmADF1 shows high sequence conservation and is localized in the nucleus and cytoplasm.
ZmADF1 is specifically expressed in maize pollen.
Overexpression of ZmADF1 reduced pollen count in Arabidopsis and negatively impacted pollen germination and seed set.
ZmADF1 knockout lines exhibited significantly enhanced pollen viability in maize.

Conclusions:

ZmADF1 negatively regulates pollen quantity, vigor, germination, and seed set rate.
Targeting ZmADF1 offers a potential strategy for improving maize breeding and yield.
This study provides valuable insights into ADF gene function in plant reproduction.