Insertional mutation,phenotypic evaluation,and mutated gene cloning are widely used to clone genes from scratch.Exogenous genes can be integrated into the genome during non-homologous end joining(NHEJ)of the double-st...Insertional mutation,phenotypic evaluation,and mutated gene cloning are widely used to clone genes from scratch.Exogenous genes can be integrated into the genome during non-homologous end joining(NHEJ)of the double-strand breaks of DNA,causing insertional mutation.The random insertional mutant library constructed using this method has become a method of forward genetics for gene cloning.However,the establishment of a random insertional mutant library requires a high transformation efficiency of exogenous genes.Many microalgal species show a low transformation efficiency,making constructing random insertional mutant libraries difficult.In this study,we established a highly efficient transformation method for constructing a random insertional mutant library of Nannochloropsis oceanica,and tentatively tried to isolate its genes to prove the feasibility of the method.A gene that may control the growth rate and cell size was identified.This method will facilitate the genetic studies of N.oceanica,which should also be a reference for other microalgal species.展开更多
Objective To study the key technologies in the field of ginsenosides and to offer a guide for the future development ginsenosides through the main path identification method based on genetic knowledge persistence algo...Objective To study the key technologies in the field of ginsenosides and to offer a guide for the future development ginsenosides through the main path identification method based on genetic knowledge persistence algorithm(GKPA).Methods The global ginsenoside invention authorized patents were used as the data source to construct a ginsenoside patent self-citation network,and to identify high knowledge persistent patents(HKPP)of ginsenoside technology based on the GKPA,and extract its high knowledge persistence main path(HKPMP).Finally,the genetic forward and backward path(GFBP)was used to search the nodes on the main path,and draw the genetic forward and backward main path(GFBMP)of ginsenoside technology.Results and Conclusion The algorithm was applied to the field of ginsenosides.The research results show the milestone patents in ginsenosides technology and the main evolution process of three key technologies,which points out the future direction for the technological development of ginsenosides.The results obtained by this algorithm are more interpretable,comprehensive and scientific.展开更多
Objective To screen and identify genetic loci affecting the active zone formation in C. elegans. Methods A SYD-2：：GFP reporter was constructed and used as an active zone marker for forward genetic screen to identify...Objective To screen and identify genetic loci affecting the active zone formation in C. elegans. Methods A SYD-2：：GFP reporter was constructed and used as an active zone marker for forward genetic screen to identify genetic loci affecting the active zone formation. Results Eight isolated mutant alleles were characterized from 15,000 haploid genomes. The SYD-2：：GFP phenotypes of these mutants are mainly reflected as the changes of number, morphology, distribution of puncta and the gaps appearance. Some mutants also exhibit visible behavioral or physical phenotypes, and aldicarb resistant or sensitive phenotypes. Conclusion These mutants provide the opportunity for further systematic research on the active zone formation and the neurotransmission.展开更多
Epicuticular wax forms the outermost protective barrier of the aerial surfaces of land plants, working in concert with other components of the plant cuticle to prevent uncontrolled loss of water and to provide protect...Epicuticular wax forms the outermost protective barrier of the aerial surfaces of land plants, working in concert with other components of the plant cuticle to prevent uncontrolled loss of water and to provide protection against an array of external environmental stress. In this study, chemically- mutagenized populations of rice （Oryza sativa L.） derived from approximately 4 750 M2 families were screened for adhesion of water droplets resulting in a wet leaf/glossy （wig） phenotype. Mutants were identified in 11 independently-derived M2 families. Scanning electron microscopy analysis confirmed the association of the wig phenotype with changes in the epicuticular wax crystals of these plants. The phenotypes of five mutants （7-17A, 26.1, 524.2, 680.2, and 843.1） were confirmed to be the result of single recessive gene mutation. Evaluation of mutants from 3 （6-1A, 7-17A, and 11-39A） of 11 M2 families revealed significant reductions （〉 50%） in surface wax content and increases in cuticle membrane permeability.展开更多
A laboratory colony of Coleomegilla maculata (DeGeer), ye, selected for a pigmentation deficiency, was restored to near wild type cuticle coloration by adding crushed heads and wings of the red colored parental strain...A laboratory colony of Coleomegilla maculata (DeGeer), ye, selected for a pigmentation deficiency, was restored to near wild type cuticle coloration by adding crushed heads and wings of the red colored parental strain to the diet. While the wings and other colored portions of the cuticle re-gained the red color, the eyes of the pigmentation deficient insects were not changed from the pale mutant form. Plant derived carotenes lycopene and beta-carotene did not restore the mutant beetles to a visibly distinguishable red color. An additional pigmentation deficient mutant strain, gold, partially recovered red cuticle color when provided with diet containing pigmented insect particles. This work represents the first rescue of a color phenotype in a lady beetle.展开更多
A laboratory colony of <i>Coleomegilla maculata</i> (DeGeer), ye, selected for a pigmentation deficiency, was restored to near wild type cuticle coloration by adding crushed heads and wings of the red colo...A laboratory colony of <i>Coleomegilla maculata</i> (DeGeer), ye, selected for a pigmentation deficiency, was restored to near wild type cuticle coloration by adding crushed heads and wings of the red colored parental strain to the diet. While the wings and other colored portions of the cuticle re-gained the red color, the eyes of the pigmentation deficient insects were not changed from the pale mutant form. Plant derived carotenes lycopene and beta-carotene did not restore the mutant beetles to a visibly distinguishable red color. An additional pigmentation deficient mutant strain, gold, partially recovered red cuticle color when provided with diet containing pigmented insect particles. This work represents the first rescue of a color phenotype in a lady beetle.展开更多
Adaptive Laboratory Evolution(ALE),a well-established framework in microbial evolution research,is widely applied in synthetic biology.By simulating natural selection through controlled serial culturing,ALE promotes t...Adaptive Laboratory Evolution(ALE),a well-established framework in microbial evolution research,is widely applied in synthetic biology.By simulating natural selection through controlled serial culturing,ALE promotes the accumulation of beneficial mutations,leading to the emergence of specific adaptive phenotypes and bypassing the complexities inherent in rational genetic engineering.With advancements in next-generation sequencing and molecular biology,the integration of high-throughput omics and molecular tools with ALE has significantly enhanced the mapping of genotype-phenotype relationships and the characterization of mutational landscapes.This has propelled progress in microbial evolution,biochemical theory,and interdisci-plinary applications.Escherichia coli(E.coli),a premier chassis in synthetic biology,benefits from its genetic tractability and metabolic flexibility,making it an ideal model for ALE studies.This review examines recent developments in ALE applications for E.coli,exploring its methodological principles,experimental design par-adigms,notable case studies,and synergies with emerging technologies,providing valuable theoretical insights and practical guidance for related research.展开更多
Vitamins maintain growth and development in humans, animals, and plants. Because plants serve as essential producers of vitamins, increasing the vitamin contents in plants has become a goal of crop breeding worldwide....Vitamins maintain growth and development in humans, animals, and plants. Because plants serve as essential producers of vitamins, increasing the vitamin contents in plants has become a goal of crop breeding worldwide. Here, we begin with a summary of the functions of vitamins. We then review the achievements to date in elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying how vitamins are synthesized, transported, and regulated in plants. We also stress the exploration of variation in vitamins by the use of forward genetic approaches, such as quantitative trait locus mapping and genome-wide association studies. Overall, we conclude that exploring the diversity of vitamins could provide new insights into plant metabolism and crop breeding.展开更多
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2018YFD0901506,2018YFD0900305)the Marine S&T Fund of Shandong Province for Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(Qingdao)(No.2018 SDKJ0406-3)。
文摘Insertional mutation,phenotypic evaluation,and mutated gene cloning are widely used to clone genes from scratch.Exogenous genes can be integrated into the genome during non-homologous end joining(NHEJ)of the double-strand breaks of DNA,causing insertional mutation.The random insertional mutant library constructed using this method has become a method of forward genetics for gene cloning.However,the establishment of a random insertional mutant library requires a high transformation efficiency of exogenous genes.Many microalgal species show a low transformation efficiency,making constructing random insertional mutant libraries difficult.In this study,we established a highly efficient transformation method for constructing a random insertional mutant library of Nannochloropsis oceanica,and tentatively tried to isolate its genes to prove the feasibility of the method.A gene that may control the growth rate and cell size was identified.This method will facilitate the genetic studies of N.oceanica,which should also be a reference for other microalgal species.
文摘Objective To study the key technologies in the field of ginsenosides and to offer a guide for the future development ginsenosides through the main path identification method based on genetic knowledge persistence algorithm(GKPA).Methods The global ginsenoside invention authorized patents were used as the data source to construct a ginsenoside patent self-citation network,and to identify high knowledge persistent patents(HKPP)of ginsenoside technology based on the GKPA,and extract its high knowledge persistence main path(HKPMP).Finally,the genetic forward and backward path(GFBP)was used to search the nodes on the main path,and draw the genetic forward and backward main path(GFBMP)of ginsenoside technology.Results and Conclusion The algorithm was applied to the field of ginsenosides.The research results show the milestone patents in ginsenosides technology and the main evolution process of three key technologies,which points out the future direction for the technological development of ginsenosides.The results obtained by this algorithm are more interpretable,comprehensive and scientific.
文摘Objective To screen and identify genetic loci affecting the active zone formation in C. elegans. Methods A SYD-2：：GFP reporter was constructed and used as an active zone marker for forward genetic screen to identify genetic loci affecting the active zone formation. Results Eight isolated mutant alleles were characterized from 15,000 haploid genomes. The SYD-2：：GFP phenotypes of these mutants are mainly reflected as the changes of number, morphology, distribution of puncta and the gaps appearance. Some mutants also exhibit visible behavioral or physical phenotypes, and aldicarb resistant or sensitive phenotypes. Conclusion These mutants provide the opportunity for further systematic research on the active zone formation and the neurotransmission.
基金supported by United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service Current Research Information System Project 5306-21000021-00DMars, Inc. Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (No. 58-3K95-2-1563)
文摘Epicuticular wax forms the outermost protective barrier of the aerial surfaces of land plants, working in concert with other components of the plant cuticle to prevent uncontrolled loss of water and to provide protection against an array of external environmental stress. In this study, chemically- mutagenized populations of rice （Oryza sativa L.） derived from approximately 4 750 M2 families were screened for adhesion of water droplets resulting in a wet leaf/glossy （wig） phenotype. Mutants were identified in 11 independently-derived M2 families. Scanning electron microscopy analysis confirmed the association of the wig phenotype with changes in the epicuticular wax crystals of these plants. The phenotypes of five mutants （7-17A, 26.1, 524.2, 680.2, and 843.1） were confirmed to be the result of single recessive gene mutation. Evaluation of mutants from 3 （6-1A, 7-17A, and 11-39A） of 11 M2 families revealed significant reductions （〉 50%） in surface wax content and increases in cuticle membrane permeability.
文摘A laboratory colony of Coleomegilla maculata (DeGeer), ye, selected for a pigmentation deficiency, was restored to near wild type cuticle coloration by adding crushed heads and wings of the red colored parental strain to the diet. While the wings and other colored portions of the cuticle re-gained the red color, the eyes of the pigmentation deficient insects were not changed from the pale mutant form. Plant derived carotenes lycopene and beta-carotene did not restore the mutant beetles to a visibly distinguishable red color. An additional pigmentation deficient mutant strain, gold, partially recovered red cuticle color when provided with diet containing pigmented insect particles. This work represents the first rescue of a color phenotype in a lady beetle.
文摘A laboratory colony of <i>Coleomegilla maculata</i> (DeGeer), ye, selected for a pigmentation deficiency, was restored to near wild type cuticle coloration by adding crushed heads and wings of the red colored parental strain to the diet. While the wings and other colored portions of the cuticle re-gained the red color, the eyes of the pigmentation deficient insects were not changed from the pale mutant form. Plant derived carotenes lycopene and beta-carotene did not restore the mutant beetles to a visibly distinguishable red color. An additional pigmentation deficient mutant strain, gold, partially recovered red cuticle color when provided with diet containing pigmented insect particles. This work represents the first rescue of a color phenotype in a lady beetle.
基金supported by the Youth Student Fundamental Research Funds of Shandong University(SDUQM2422)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFC3407100)+2 种基金the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(32470065)Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(No.ZDYF2024XDNY164)SKLMT Frontiers and Challenges Project(SKLMTFCP-2023-03).
文摘Adaptive Laboratory Evolution(ALE),a well-established framework in microbial evolution research,is widely applied in synthetic biology.By simulating natural selection through controlled serial culturing,ALE promotes the accumulation of beneficial mutations,leading to the emergence of specific adaptive phenotypes and bypassing the complexities inherent in rational genetic engineering.With advancements in next-generation sequencing and molecular biology,the integration of high-throughput omics and molecular tools with ALE has significantly enhanced the mapping of genotype-phenotype relationships and the characterization of mutational landscapes.This has propelled progress in microbial evolution,biochemical theory,and interdisci-plinary applications.Escherichia coli(E.coli),a premier chassis in synthetic biology,benefits from its genetic tractability and metabolic flexibility,making it an ideal model for ALE studies.This review examines recent developments in ALE applications for E.coli,exploring its methodological principles,experimental design par-adigms,notable case studies,and synergies with emerging technologies,providing valuable theoretical insights and practical guidance for related research.
基金supported by the Hainan Province Major Research Project (modern agriculture, ZDYF2020066)the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31821005)+2 种基金the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(31625021)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST (Project No. 2019QNRC001)the Hainan University Startup Fund (KYQD(ZR)1866)。
文摘Vitamins maintain growth and development in humans, animals, and plants. Because plants serve as essential producers of vitamins, increasing the vitamin contents in plants has become a goal of crop breeding worldwide. Here, we begin with a summary of the functions of vitamins. We then review the achievements to date in elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying how vitamins are synthesized, transported, and regulated in plants. We also stress the exploration of variation in vitamins by the use of forward genetic approaches, such as quantitative trait locus mapping and genome-wide association studies. Overall, we conclude that exploring the diversity of vitamins could provide new insights into plant metabolism and crop breeding.
