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Zhenhua Gao1, Yibo Sun1, Ziman Zhu1
1Key Laboratory of Agriculture Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Protected Horticulture (Ministry of Education), College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110161, China.
Abstract:
Lily (Lilium spp.), a horticultural crop serving both ornamental and edible functions, derives its coloration primarily from anthocyanins. However, limited studies have been conducted on the accumulation of anthocyanins within lilies. In this study, we cloned a light-induced transcription factor named as LvBBX24 in lilies. Through genetic and biochemical analysis, we determined that LvBBX24 could upregulate the transcription of LvMYB5 and facilitate anthocyanin synthesis. Moreover, we identified that darkness promoted the degradation of LvBBX24 protein. Through screening a yeast library, we identified LvbZIP44 acts as its interacting partner. Genetic testing confirmed that LvbZIP44 also plays a role in promoting lily anthocyanin synthesis. This indicates a potential synergistic regulatory effect between LvBBX24 and LvbZIP44. Our study indicates that LvBBX24 and LvbZIP44 cooperate to regulate anthocyanin accumulation in lily petals. These findings provide compelling evidence supporting the idea that LvBBX24 and LvbZIP44 may form a looped helix surrounding the LvMYB5 promoter region to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis.
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