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ArticlePlant cell reports2025

Genome-wide identification of MYB gene family and exploration of selenium metabolism-related candidates in paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera).

Changye Zhu, Qiangwen Chen, Longfei Guo, Shiming Deng, Weiwei Zhang, Shuiyuan Cheng, Xin Cong, Feng Xu

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Changye ZhuCollege of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jing Zhou, 434025, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Qiangwen ChenCollege of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jing Zhou, 434025, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Longfei GuoCollege of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jing Zhou, 434025, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Shiming DengHubei Key Laboratory of Selenium Resource Research and Biological Application, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Weiwei ZhangCollege of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jing Zhou, 434025, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Shuiyuan ChengNational R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Xin CongEnshi Se-Run Material Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Enshi, 445000, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Feng XuCollege of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jing Zhou, 434025, Hubei, People's Republic of China. xufeng@yangtzeu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-2046-6692

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China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2024MD753913Enshi Autonomous Prefecture Launch Special Science and Technology Plan XYJ2023000008Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Regional Resource Exploitation and Medicinal Research PT10202310National Natural Science Foundation of China 32371929Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Biological Resources PT10202311the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province, China 2023BBB065
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key messageGenome-wide identified 144 MYB family members in B. papyrifera. Integrated correlation analysis and target gene-binding motif prediction indicate that BpMYB135 is vital in regulating selenium metabolism. Selenium is an essential micronutrient for maintaining the health of humans and animals. Broussonetia papyrifera, a forage tree with high nutritional value, exhibits a remarkable ability to accumulate selenium. Although previous studies have preliminarily unfolded the molecular mechanisms underlying selenium accumulation, the roles of transcription factors in regulating selenium uptake and transformation remain poorly understood. This study used various strategies including bioinformatic, physiological, and molecular experiments to explore candidates regarding Se metabolism. Briefly, 144 MYB transcription factor family members were identified and classified into four types (R1, R2R3, R1R2R3, and R4), with phylogenetic analysis further dividing them into 58 subfamilies. The promoters of those BpMYBs contain numerous cis-acting elements associated with plant growth, development, and stress response. qRT-PCR assay confirmed 8 of 15 BpMYBs exhibit a remarkable correlation with selenium content at the threshold absolute value of 0.5. Additionally, foliar application of exogenous abscisic acid (ABA), methyl jasmonate (MeJA), and salicylic acid (SA) reveals different response patterns of BpMYBs. The subcellular localization assay simultaneously verifies that the candidate BpMYB135 functions within the nucleus. Overall, this funding highlights the potential regulatory mechanisms of selenium metabolism in B. papyrifera, providing a foundation for improving its forage value through genetic modification.

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BroussonetiaGenes, mybPlant ProteinsSeleniumTranscription FactorsAcetatesCyclopentanesGene Expression Regulation, PlantGenome, PlantMultigene FamilyOxylipinsPhylogenyPromoter Regions, GeneticAcetatesCyclopentanesmethyl jasmonateOxylipinsPlant ProteinsSeleniumTranscription FactorsCollinearityHormone signaling transductionMYBSelenium-enrichmentSubcelluar localization

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