Genome-Wide Analysis of the <i>12-Oxo-Phytodienoic Acid Reductase</i> Gene Family in Peanut and Functional Characterization of <i>AhOPR6</i> in Salt Stress

12-oxo-phytodienoic acid reductases (<i>OPR</i>s) have been substantiated as pivotal in plant growth and response to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the functional characterization of <i>OPR</i> genes in the peanut genome remains limited. In this study, we identified a...

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Main Authors: Yifei Mou, Quanxi Sun, Haocui Miao, Juan Wang, Qi Wang, Qianqian Wang, Caixia Yan, Cuiling Yuan, Xiaobo Zhao, Chunjuan Li, Shihua Shan
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author Yifei Mou
Quanxi Sun
Haocui Miao
Juan Wang
Qi Wang
Qianqian Wang
Caixia Yan
Cuiling Yuan
Xiaobo Zhao
Chunjuan Li
Shihua Shan
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Quanxi Sun
Haocui Miao
Juan Wang
Qi Wang
Qianqian Wang
Caixia Yan
Cuiling Yuan
Xiaobo Zhao
Chunjuan Li
Shihua Shan
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description 12-oxo-phytodienoic acid reductases (<i>OPR</i>s) have been substantiated as pivotal in plant growth and response to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the functional characterization of <i>OPR</i> genes in the peanut genome remains limited. In this study, we identified a total of 20 <i>OPR</i> genes in a tetraploid cultivar and two diploid peanut species, categorizing them into two subfamilies, OPRI and OPRII. The gene structure and conserved protein motifs within each subfamily were elucidated. Additionally, our findings indicate an uneven chromosomal distribution of peanut <i>OPR</i> genes. Gene duplication events were identified as pivotal in the expansion of the <i>OPR</i> gene family. An analysis of cis-acting elements within <i>OPR</i> gene promoters revealed the presence of numerous phytohormone- and stress-related cis-elements. Furthermore, peanut <i>OPR</i> genes exhibited tissue-specific and stress-inducible expression patterns, underscoring their crucial role in peanut growth and stress response. Additionally, plants overexpressing <i>AhOPR6</i> exhibited significantly enhanced resistance to salt stress, and the <i>AhOPR6</i>-OE lines demonstrated a higher ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS). Collectively, these findings offer deeper insights into the roles of peanut <i>OPR</i> genes in stress responses, suggesting that <i>AhOPR6</i> could serve as a potential candidate gene for improving peanut salt tolerance through genetic transformation.
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spelling doaj-art-da30b5c9669b460eb8585534d64b7a262025-08-20T01:56:39ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-05-011410140810.3390/plants14101408Genome-Wide Analysis of the <i>12-Oxo-Phytodienoic Acid Reductase</i> Gene Family in Peanut and Functional Characterization of <i>AhOPR6</i> in Salt StressYifei Mou0Quanxi Sun1Haocui Miao2Juan Wang3Qi Wang4Qianqian Wang5Caixia Yan6Cuiling Yuan7Xiaobo Zhao8Chunjuan Li9Shihua Shan10Shandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaInstitute of Crop Germplasm Resource, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi 830000, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, ChinaShandong Peanut Research Institute, Qingdao 266100, China12-oxo-phytodienoic acid reductases (<i>OPR</i>s) have been substantiated as pivotal in plant growth and response to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the functional characterization of <i>OPR</i> genes in the peanut genome remains limited. In this study, we identified a total of 20 <i>OPR</i> genes in a tetraploid cultivar and two diploid peanut species, categorizing them into two subfamilies, OPRI and OPRII. The gene structure and conserved protein motifs within each subfamily were elucidated. Additionally, our findings indicate an uneven chromosomal distribution of peanut <i>OPR</i> genes. Gene duplication events were identified as pivotal in the expansion of the <i>OPR</i> gene family. An analysis of cis-acting elements within <i>OPR</i> gene promoters revealed the presence of numerous phytohormone- and stress-related cis-elements. Furthermore, peanut <i>OPR</i> genes exhibited tissue-specific and stress-inducible expression patterns, underscoring their crucial role in peanut growth and stress response. Additionally, plants overexpressing <i>AhOPR6</i> exhibited significantly enhanced resistance to salt stress, and the <i>AhOPR6</i>-OE lines demonstrated a higher ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS). Collectively, these findings offer deeper insights into the roles of peanut <i>OPR</i> genes in stress responses, suggesting that <i>AhOPR6</i> could serve as a potential candidate gene for improving peanut salt tolerance through genetic transformation.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/10/1408peanut12-oxo-phytodienoic acid reductasesalt stress
spellingShingle Yifei Mou
Quanxi Sun
Haocui Miao
Juan Wang
Qi Wang
Qianqian Wang
Caixia Yan
Cuiling Yuan
Xiaobo Zhao
Chunjuan Li
Shihua Shan
Genome-Wide Analysis of the <i>12-Oxo-Phytodienoic Acid Reductase</i> Gene Family in Peanut and Functional Characterization of <i>AhOPR6</i> in Salt Stress
Plants
peanut
12-oxo-phytodienoic acid reductase
salt stress
title Genome-Wide Analysis of the <i>12-Oxo-Phytodienoic Acid Reductase</i> Gene Family in Peanut and Functional Characterization of <i>AhOPR6</i> in Salt Stress
title_full Genome-Wide Analysis of the <i>12-Oxo-Phytodienoic Acid Reductase</i> Gene Family in Peanut and Functional Characterization of <i>AhOPR6</i> in Salt Stress
title_fullStr Genome-Wide Analysis of the <i>12-Oxo-Phytodienoic Acid Reductase</i> Gene Family in Peanut and Functional Characterization of <i>AhOPR6</i> in Salt Stress
title_full_unstemmed Genome-Wide Analysis of the <i>12-Oxo-Phytodienoic Acid Reductase</i> Gene Family in Peanut and Functional Characterization of <i>AhOPR6</i> in Salt Stress
title_short Genome-Wide Analysis of the <i>12-Oxo-Phytodienoic Acid Reductase</i> Gene Family in Peanut and Functional Characterization of <i>AhOPR6</i> in Salt Stress
title_sort genome wide analysis of the i 12 oxo phytodienoic acid reductase i gene family in peanut and functional characterization of i ahopr6 i in salt stress
topic peanut
12-oxo-phytodienoic acid reductase
salt stress
url https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/10/1408
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