Enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) by targeting LFY transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor, ACCA: an innovative computational approach
BackgroundBrassica oleracea var. botrytis is an annual or biennial herbaceous vegetable plant in the Brassicaceae family notable for its edible blossom head. A lot of effort has gone into finding defense-associated proteins in order to better understand how cauliflower and pathogens interact. Endoph...
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| author | Sandip Debnath Abdallah M. Elgorban Ali H. Bahkali Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy Meenakshi Verma Asad Syed Vetriselvan Subramaniyan Chinnaperumal Kamaraj Ling Shing Wong Vinoth Kumarasamy |
| author_facet | Sandip Debnath Abdallah M. Elgorban Ali H. Bahkali Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy Meenakshi Verma Asad Syed Vetriselvan Subramaniyan Chinnaperumal Kamaraj Ling Shing Wong Vinoth Kumarasamy |
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| description | BackgroundBrassica oleracea var. botrytis is an annual or biennial herbaceous vegetable plant in the Brassicaceae family notable for its edible blossom head. A lot of effort has gone into finding defense-associated proteins in order to better understand how cauliflower and pathogens interact. Endophytes are organisms that live within the host plant and reproduce. Endophytes are bacteria and fungi that reside in plant tissues and can either help or harm the plant. Several species have aided molecular biologists and plant biotechnologists in various ways. Water is essential for a healthy cauliflower bloom. When the weather is hot, this plant dries up, and nitrogen scarcity can be detrimental to cauliflower growth.ObjectiveThe study sought to discern plant growth promoting (PGP) compounds that can amplify drought resilience and boost productivity in cauliflower.MethodsInvestigations were centered on endophytes, microorganisms existing within plant tissues. The dual role of beneficial and detrimental Agrobacterium was scrutinized, particularly emphasizing the ethylene precursor compound, 1-amino-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACCA).ResultsACCA possessed salient PGP traits, particularly demonstrating a pronounced enhancement of drought resistance in cauliflower plants. Specifically, during the pivotal marketable curd maturity phase, which necessitates defense against various threats, ACCA showcased a binding energy of −8.74 kcal/mol.ConclusionACCA holds a significant promise in agricultural productivity, with its potential to boost drought resistance and cauliflower yield. This could be particularly impactful for regions grappling with high temperatures and possible nitrogen shortages. Future research should explore ACCA’s performance under diverse environmental settings and its applicability in other crops. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-607d86025e894c1c9ec17e7d5c49d0e62024-02-28T05:15:12ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Plant Science1664-462X2024-02-011510.3389/fpls.2024.12559791255979Enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) by targeting LFY transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor, ACCA: an innovative computational approachSandip Debnath0Abdallah M. Elgorban1Ali H. Bahkali2Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy3Meenakshi Verma4Asad Syed5Vetriselvan Subramaniyan6Chinnaperumal Kamaraj7Ling Shing Wong8Vinoth Kumarasamy9Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati University, Sriniketan, West Bengal, IndiaDepartment of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Biochemistry, Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMMAND), Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, IndiaUniversity Centre for Research and Development, Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, IndiaDepartment of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaInterdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine (IIISM), Directorate of Research, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFaculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MalaysiaDepartment of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBackgroundBrassica oleracea var. botrytis is an annual or biennial herbaceous vegetable plant in the Brassicaceae family notable for its edible blossom head. A lot of effort has gone into finding defense-associated proteins in order to better understand how cauliflower and pathogens interact. Endophytes are organisms that live within the host plant and reproduce. Endophytes are bacteria and fungi that reside in plant tissues and can either help or harm the plant. Several species have aided molecular biologists and plant biotechnologists in various ways. Water is essential for a healthy cauliflower bloom. When the weather is hot, this plant dries up, and nitrogen scarcity can be detrimental to cauliflower growth.ObjectiveThe study sought to discern plant growth promoting (PGP) compounds that can amplify drought resilience and boost productivity in cauliflower.MethodsInvestigations were centered on endophytes, microorganisms existing within plant tissues. The dual role of beneficial and detrimental Agrobacterium was scrutinized, particularly emphasizing the ethylene precursor compound, 1-amino-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACCA).ResultsACCA possessed salient PGP traits, particularly demonstrating a pronounced enhancement of drought resistance in cauliflower plants. Specifically, during the pivotal marketable curd maturity phase, which necessitates defense against various threats, ACCA showcased a binding energy of −8.74 kcal/mol.ConclusionACCA holds a significant promise in agricultural productivity, with its potential to boost drought resistance and cauliflower yield. This could be particularly impactful for regions grappling with high temperatures and possible nitrogen shortages. Future research should explore ACCA’s performance under diverse environmental settings and its applicability in other crops.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2024.1255979/fullcauliflowerdrought toleranceyieldethylene precursor compoundACCAagricultural productivity |
| spellingShingle | Sandip Debnath Abdallah M. Elgorban Ali H. Bahkali Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy Meenakshi Verma Asad Syed Vetriselvan Subramaniyan Chinnaperumal Kamaraj Ling Shing Wong Vinoth Kumarasamy Enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) by targeting LFY transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor, ACCA: an innovative computational approach Frontiers in Plant Science cauliflower drought tolerance yield ethylene precursor compound ACCA agricultural productivity |
| title | Enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) by targeting LFY transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor, ACCA: an innovative computational approach |
| title_full | Enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) by targeting LFY transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor, ACCA: an innovative computational approach |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) by targeting LFY transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor, ACCA: an innovative computational approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) by targeting LFY transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor, ACCA: an innovative computational approach |
| title_short | Enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) by targeting LFY transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor, ACCA: an innovative computational approach |
| title_sort | enhancing drought tolerance in cauliflower brassica oleracea var botrytis by targeting lfy transcription factor modulation via the ethylene precursor acca an innovative computational approach |
| topic | cauliflower drought tolerance yield ethylene precursor compound ACCA agricultural productivity |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2024.1255979/full |
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