Ruilong Tao
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Ruilong Tao has a total of 10 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Deguo Song
Triticeae Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
1 shared publication - Fahui Ye
Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
1 shared publication - Jia Liao
Triticeae Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
1 shared publication - Jicheng Shen
Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
1 shared publication - Qingshan Cui
Triticeae Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
1 shared publication - Shengke Li
Triticeae Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Genetic Variations and Haplotype Diversity of the Wheat FRIZZY PANICLE (WFZP) Gene in 98 Aegilops tauschii Accessions
Background: The wheat FRIZZY PANICLE (WFZP) gene is a regulatory hub that controls spikelet formation in bread wheat, WFZP-D, as a favorable gene for wheat yield improvement. The sequences of WFZP-D in bread wheat accessions are known to be highly conserved. Methods: In this study, re-sequencing of WFZP homoeologous genes from 98 widely distributed Aegilops tauschii (the donor of the wheat D genome) germplasms was carried out to identify natural variations at both the nucleotide and polypeptide levels. Conclusions: WFZP homeolog exhibited high conservation with no functional variants in the key AP2/ERF domain. Haplotype characterization identified five haplotypes (Hap-D1 to Hap-D5) based on nine single-nucleotide polymorphisms, five of which induced single amino acid residue substitutions downstream of the AP2/ERF domain. Hap-D1 (identical to Triticum aestivum WFZP-D) and Hap-D2 are two most common. Hap-D1 is concentrated in Iran and Azerbaijan, primarily associated with ssp. strangulata, while Hap-D2 displays broad distribution across the range and primarily belongs to ssp. tauschii. The remaining haplotypes (Hap-D3/4/5) are identified in ssp. tauschii accessions. These findings suggest that strategic integration of ssp. tauschii into wheat-breeding programs could enhance genetic diversity. The identified natural variations provide potential haplotype resources for improving wheat yield potential.
Open AccessGenetic Variations and Haplotype Diversity of the Wheat FRIZZY PANICLE (WFZP) Gene in 98 Aegilops tauschii Accessions
Background: The wheat FRIZZY PANICLE (WFZP) gene is a regulatory hub that controls spikelet formation in bread wheat, WFZP-D, as a favorable gene for wheat yield improvement. The sequences of WFZP-D in bread wheat accessions are known to be highly conserved. Methods: In this study, re-sequencing of WFZP homoeologous genes from 98 widely distributed Aegilops tauschii (the donor of the wheat D genome) germplasms was carried out to identify natural variations at both the nucleotide and polypeptide levels. Conclusions: WFZP homeolog exhibited high conservation with no functional variants in the key AP2/ERF domain. Haplotype characterization identified five haplotypes (Hap-D1 to Hap-D5) based on nine single-nucleotide polymorphisms, five of which induced single amino acid residue substitutions downstream of the AP2/ERF domain. Hap-D1 (identical to Triticum aestivum WFZP-D) and Hap-D2 are two most common. Hap-D1 is concentrated in Iran and Azerbaijan, primarily associated with ssp. strangulata, while Hap-D2 displays broad distribution across the range and primarily belongs to ssp. tauschii. The remaining haplotypes (Hap-D3/4/5) are identified in ssp. tauschii accessions. These findings suggest that strategic integration of ssp. tauschii into wheat-breeding programs could enhance genetic diversity. The identified natural variations provide potential haplotype resources for improving wheat yield potential.