摘要
Brassica napus L. (B. napus), recognized as a significant cash and oil crop, faces challenges in popularization and application in northern China due to its limited cold resistance. Clarifying the mechanism of cold stress on gene regulation and signal transduction in B. napus is crucial. To address these issues, we conducted transcriptome sequencing and gene expression analysis, along with gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathway profiling under natural (25℃) and cold (4℃) conditions in cold tolerant 16VHNTS309 and weak cold-resistant Tianyou 2238 B. napus seedlings. Enhanced genomic annotation was achieved through additional sequencing. A total of 6127 and 8531 differentially expressed genes (DEG) were identified in 16VHNTS309 and Tianyou 2238, respectively. The expression patterns of 23 DEGs were validated by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), confirming the RNA-Seq results. Under cold stress, 58 pathways in 16VHNTS309 demonstrated significant changes (q-Value < 0.05), compared to 9 pathways in Tianyou 2238 (q-Value < 0.05), highlighting B. napus’ sophisticated regulatory network which aids in managing growth and development challenges. After 48 h of cold stress treatment, genes associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS) clearance, such as those involved in antioxidant VB6, sulfur metabolism, peroxisomes, and phagosomes, were notably up-regulated in 16VHNTS309, indicating its robust ROS clearance capability. Significant gene expressions within Ca^(2+), MAPK, and transcription factor pathways related to ROS suggest that varieties with strong cold resistance possess a complex signal regulation mechanism. Comprehensive analyses of stomatal cells, physiological parameters of ROS, ABA, and H2S, along with transcriptomic data, revealed that optimal ROS levels interact with ABA and H2S to regulate stomatal closure in B. napus 16VHNTS309 under the influence of antioxidant enzymes.
基金
supported by the National Nature Science Foundation Regional Fund Project(32360455)
QingyangCity Joint Research Fund Project—Major Project(QY-STK-2024A-046)
Doctoral Foundation of Longdong University(XYBYZK2107)
University Teachers Innovation Fund Project of Gansu Province(2025A-198).