Genome-Wide Identification of the Glycine-Rich RNA-Binding Protein Genes and Their Expression Analysis upon Aspergillus flavus Infection in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea)

Jose, A M and Tejaswi, A and Kokiladevi, E and Sharma, N and Yogendra, K (2024) Genome-Wide Identification of the Glycine-Rich RNA-Binding Protein Genes and Their Expression Analysis upon Aspergillus flavus Infection in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea). Agronomy (TSI), 14. pp. 1-15. ISSN 2073-4395

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Abstract

Aflatoxins, carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced by the Aspergillus fungi, pose a significant threat to groundnut, making them susceptible to infection and compromising their quality. Despite extensive breeding programs, the need for more durable resistance in groundnut germplasm remains a major challenge. Targeting susceptible genes favoring Aspergillus infection in groundnut could offer a promising strategy for achieving durable resistance. The glycine-rich RNA-binding protein (GR-RBP)-coding genes, known for their involvement in plant hypersensitivity and susceptibility to A. flavus, have been studied in model plants. However, there needs to be more understanding of the GR-RBP gene family in groundnut. In this study, twenty-three Arachis hypogaea GR-RBP (Ah.GR-RBP) genes were identified, and the chromosomal location, sub-cellular localization, and regulatory elements in the putative promoter region were analyzed. Expression analysis revealed that Ah.GR-RBP.1, Ah.GR-RBP.12, Ah.GR-RBP.3, and Ah.GR-RBP.15 showed higher expression in the susceptible genotype. This paper would help to provide knowledge on potential candidate target genes for precise breeding interventions for aflatoxin mitigation in groundnut.

Item Type: Article
Divisions: Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement
CRP: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: aflatoxin, secondary metabolites, Aspergillus flavus, groundnut, glycine-rich RNA-binding protein
Subjects: Mandate crops > Groundnut
Others > Aflatoxins
Depositing User: Mr Nagaraju T
Date Deposited: 06 Jun 2024 02:59
Last Modified: 06 Jun 2024 02:59
URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/12692
Official URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/1/165
Projects: Start-up Research Grant (SRG) (File No. SRG/2021/000422)
Funders: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India
Acknowledgement: AMJ is supported by the ICAR Junior/Senior Research Fellowship ICAR-JRF/SRF (PB05076080183), Government of India, for her doctoral research work.
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