Bridging fungal resistance and plant growth through constitutive overexpression of Thchit42 gene in Pelargonium graveolens

Key message Thchit42 constitutive expression for fungal resistance showed synchronisation with leaf augmentation and transcriptome analysis revealed the Longifolia and Zinc finger RICESLEEPER gene is responsible for plant growth and development. Pelargonium graveolens essential oil possesses signifi...

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Published in:Plant cell reports Vol. 43; no. 6; p. 147
Main Authors: Khatoon, Kahkashan, Warsi, Zafar Iqbal, Singh, Akanksha, Singh, Kajal, Khan, Feroz, Singh, Palak, Shukla, Rakesh Kumar, Verma, Ram Swaroop, Singh, Munmun K., Verma, Sanjeet K., Husain, Zakir, Parween, Gazala, Singh, Pooja, Afroz, Shama, Rahman, Laiq Ur
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01-06-2024
Springer Nature B.V
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Summary:Key message Thchit42 constitutive expression for fungal resistance showed synchronisation with leaf augmentation and transcriptome analysis revealed the Longifolia and Zinc finger RICESLEEPER gene is responsible for plant growth and development. Pelargonium graveolens essential oil possesses significant attributes, known for perfumery and aromatherapy. However, optimal yield and propagation are predominantly hindered by biotic stress. All biotechnological approaches have yet to prove effective in addressing fungal resistance. The current study developed transgenic geranium bridging molecular mechanism of fungal resistance and plant growth by introducing cassette 35S:: Thchit42 . Furthermore, 120 independently putative transformed explants were regenerated on kanamycin fortified medium. Primarily transgenic lines were demonstrated peak pathogenicity and antifungal activity against formidable Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Fusarium oxysporum . Additionally, phenotypic analysis revealed ~ 2fold increase in leaf size and ~ 2.1fold enhanced oil content. To elucidate the molecular mechanisms for genotypic cause, de novo transcriptional profiles were analyzed to indicate that the auxin-regulated longifolia gene is accountable for augmentation in leaf size, and zinc finger (ZF) RICESLEEPER attributes growth upregulation. Collectively, data provides valuable insights into unravelling the mechanism of Thchit42 -mediated crosstalk between morphological and chemical alteration in transgenic plants. This knowledge might create novel opportunities to cultivate fungal-resistant geranium throughout all seasons to fulfil demand.
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ISSN:0721-7714
1432-203X
DOI:10.1007/s00299-024-03233-8