Common Names: cultivated tobacco
DIR genes regulate plant lignin biosynthesis, crucial for growth and stress response in Solanaceae species. Analyzing DIR gene family and expression can help understand plant defense mechanisms against pathogens.
Key enzymes GGP in potato and pepper play vital roles in plant growth and stress response. Different gene expressions and responses to phytohormones and stresses noted. Understanding these genes can help improve crop resilience.
Chilli veinal mottle virus (ChiVMV) causes damage in solanaceous crops. Study identified, characterized ChiVMV in tomato, showing genetic diversity and recombination events. LAMP assay for ChiVMV detection aids disease management in agriculture.
Scientists cloned and expressed anti-P-selectin antibody genes in tobacco plants, successfully producing biofunctional therapeutic monoclonal antibody Crimab for Sickle Cell Disease treatment. This method can offer a cost-effective and scalable production alternative for essential treatments.
CRISPR/CAS9 was used to knock out NtSARD1 genes in tobacco, reducing SA biosynthesis and immune response to Pst DC3000 infection. Results show NtSARD1's crucial role in plant immunity. The study also highlights the utility of CRISPR/CAS9 in studying gene functions in polyploid plants.
Researchers used host-induced gene silencing (HIGS) and exogenous dsRNA to suppress Rhizoctonia solani, a pathogenic fungus causing tobacco target spot disease. This could lead to the development of resistant varieties and effective control strategies, reducing worldwide losses.
Scientists generated annotated chromosome-level genomes for Nicotiana tabacum, N. sylvestris, and N. tomentosiformis. These genomes will enable more efficient cross-species research in the Solanaceae family, benefiting crop improvement and genetic studies.
Scientists successfully produced functional recombinant roseltide rT1 peptide in tobacco plants, which has antimicrobial properties and therapeutic applications for inflammatory lung diseases. This provides a rapid and cost-effective method for producing this important antimicrobial peptide for use in the food and therapeutic industries.
Single-cell RNA sequencing on transgenic tobacco plants expressing a llama antibody against breast cancer reveals gene expression patterns that can improve the selection of cell types for recombinant antibody production in plants.
Researchers found three proteins in the Bemisia tabaci whiteflies that manipulate plant defenses, increase whitefly reproduction, affect gene expression, and hinder plant pathogens. This has potential for managing infestations and understanding plant-insect interactions.
Researchers studied the transcriptome of pink and red flowers in low temperatures, finding up-regulation of anthocyanin metabolism enzymes and identifying key genes involved in flavonoid pathways. This highlights the significance of these compounds and cold resistance genes in plant survival in cold environments.
Scientists obtained 4,382 sgRNAs targeting 1,060 tobacco genes and created 10,682 targeted mutants. They conducted four optimization experiments to address genetic transformation issues. Important for improving tobacco research and transformation techniques.
Researchers studied transgenic plants with suppressed putrescine methyltransferase (PMT) activity to generate anatabine. The study examines how these plants respond to topping and the impact on alkaloid biosynthesis. Understanding this can improve tobacco production and synthesis of anatabine.
Scientists have made progress in developing tobacco plants with low nicotine levels using genetic manipulation techniques. This has important social implications as it could help reduce addiction and preventable diseases caused by tobacco smoking.
Scientists developed a genome editing system using CRISPR/Cas that allows for the seamless insertion of large DNA fragments in tobacco plants. This can improve crop traits by replacing specific gene regions. The study provides a reliable tool for efficient gene modifications in plants and details the optimization process for other researchers to use.
Silencing NtEIN2 in tobacco plants affects petal senescence, pod and seed development, and defense against pathogens. NtEIN2 plays a crucial role in various developmental and physiological processes, particularly in petal senescence.