Genome-Wide Identification of GH17s Family Genes and Biological Function Analysis of SlA6 in Tomato
2024
Da Chen | Zaohai Zeng | Canye Yu | Huimin Hu | Yuxiang Lin | Caiyu Wu | Yinghua Yang | Qiuxiang Zhong | Xinyue Zhang | Caihong Huang | Yiwen Yao | Zhengkun Qiu | Xiaomin Wang | Rui Xia | Chongjian Ma | Riyuan Chen | Yanwei Hao | Hongling Guan
Glycoside hydrolases (GHs), enzymes that break down glycosidic bonds in carbohydrates and between carbohydrates and non-carbohydrates, are prevalent in plants, animals, microorganisms, and other organisms. The tomato is a significant crop that contains the GH17 gene family. However, its role in tomatoes has yet to be fully investigated. In this study, we identified 43 GH17 genes from the tomato genome, distributed unevenly across 12 chromosomes. We further analyzed their gene structure, phylogenetic relationships, promoter elements, and expression patterns. The promoter element analysis indicated their potential roles in response to biotic and abiotic stresses as well as phytohormone effects on growth and development. The expression studies across different tomato tissues revealed that 10 genes were specifically expressed in floral organs, with SlA6 prominently expressed early during bud formation. By using CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology, <i>SlA6</i> knockout plants were generated. Phenotypic characterization showed that pollen viability, pollen tube germination, fruit weight, and seed number were significantly reduced in the <i>Sla6</i> mutant, but the soluble solids content (TSS) was significantly higher in the <i>Sla6</i> mutant, suggesting that SlA6 affects pollen development and fruit quality.
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