The NtBAG5-CaM complex integrates Ca2+ signals to regulate leaf senescence via the antioxidant system in tobacco
Langlang Zhang, Bing Hou, Xiao Chen, Xinghui Liu, Wenxin Xie, Xinxiang Chen, Mingli Chen, Minmin Xie, Jili Zhang, Daping Gong, Quan Sun
TL;DR
This study identifies NtBAG5 and its interaction with CaM as key regulators of leaf senescence in tobacco, impacting quality through antioxidant activity.
Contribution
The novel role of the NtBAG5-CaM complex in regulating leaf senescence via Ca2+ and antioxidant systems in tobacco is revealed.
Findings
NtBAG5 promotes leaf senescence, with mutants showing delayed senescence and enhanced antioxidant activity.
NtBAG5 interacts with CaM, and this interaction is strengthened by Ca2+.
Silencing NtCaM leads to severe leaf yellowing and growth defects.
Abstract
Leaf yellowing critically impacts tobacco quality and economic value. The Bcl-2-associated athanogene (BAG) gene family regulates plant development and senescence, yet the role of NtBAG5 in tobacco remains poorly understood. Here, we demonstrate that NtBAG5 acts as a key promoter of leaf senescence. CRISPR/Cas9-generated NtBAG5 mutants exhibited delayed senescence, enhanced activities of antioxidant enzymes, and reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) content, whereas NtBAG5-overexpressing plants showed the opposite effects. Promoter-GUS analysis revealed high NtBAG5 expression in roots and stems. Hormone treatments indicated that NtBAG5 expression is upregulated by ABA, ETH, IAA, and GA (at late stage) but downregulated by MeJA. Mechanistically, NtBAG5 interacts with calmodulin (CaM) via its BAG domain and IQ motif, as confirmed by yeast two-hybrid and BiFC assays. Ca2 + was found to modulate…
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TopicsPlant Stress Responses and Tolerance · Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms · Plant Gene Expression Analysis