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Barley grain (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan content: effects of transcript and sequence variation in genes encoding the corresponding synthase and endohydrolase enzymes

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dc.contributor.authorGarcia-Gimenez, G.
dc.contributor.authorRussell, J.
dc.contributor.authorAubert, M.K.
dc.contributor.authorFincher, G.B.
dc.contributor.authorBurton, R.A.
dc.contributor.authorWaugh, R.
dc.contributor.authorTucker, M.R.
dc.contributor.authorHouston, K.
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractThe composition of plant cell walls is important in determining cereal end uses. Unlike other widely consumed cereal grains barley is comparatively rich in (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan, a source of dietary fibre. Previous work showed Cellulose synthase-like genes synthesise (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan in several tissues. HvCslF6 encodes a grain (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan synthase, whereas the function of HvCslF9 is unknown. Here, the relationship between mRNA levels of HvCslF6, HvCslF9, HvGlbI (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan endohydrolase, and (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan content was studied in developing grains of four barley cultivars. HvCslF6 was differentially expressed during mid (8-15 DPA) and late (38 DPA) grain development stages while HvCslF9 transcript was only clearly detected at 8-10 DPA. A peak of HvGlbI expression was detected at 15 DPA. Differences in transcript abundance across the three genes could partially explain variation in grain (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan content in these genotypes. Remarkably narrow sequence variation was found within the HvCslF6 promoter and coding sequence and does not explain variation in (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan content. Our data emphasise the genotype-dependent accumulation of (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan during barley grain development and a role for the balance between hydrolysis and synthesis in determining (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan content, and suggests that other regulatory sequences or proteins are likely to be involved in this trait in developing grain.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityGuillermo Garcia-Gimenez, Joanne Russell, Matthew K. Aubert, Geoffrey B. Fincher, Rachel A. Burton, Robbie Waugh, Matthew R. Tucker, Kelly Houston
dc.identifier.citationScientific Reports, 2019; 9(1):17250-1-17250-11
dc.identifier.doi10.1038/s41598-019-53798-8
dc.identifier.issn2045-2322
dc.identifier.issn2045-2322
dc.identifier.orcidAubert, M.K. [0000-0003-2539-6980]
dc.identifier.orcidBurton, R.A. [0000-0002-0638-4709]
dc.identifier.orcidTucker, M.R. [0000-0003-4661-6700]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/122784
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNature Publishing Group
dc.relation.grantARC
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dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-53798-8
dc.subjectCell Wall
dc.subjectPlants, Genetically Modified
dc.subjectHordeum
dc.subjectSeeds
dc.subjectGlucosyltransferases
dc.subjectbeta-Glucans
dc.subjectPlant Proteins
dc.subjectGenotype
dc.subjectPhenotype
dc.subjectDietary Fiber
dc.subjectPromoter Regions, Genetic
dc.subjectGenetic Variation
dc.subjectEdible Grain
dc.titleBarley grain (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan content: effects of transcript and sequence variation in genes encoding the corresponding synthase and endohydrolase enzymes
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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