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Loss of OsSPL8 function confers improved resistance to glufosinate and abiotic stresses in rice
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  • Jin-Qiu Xia,
  • * Da-Yu,
  • Qin-Yu Liang,
  • Chengbin Xiang
Jin-Qiu Xia
University of Science and Technology of China
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* Da-Yu
University of Science and Technology of China
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Qin-Yu Liang
University of Science and Technology of China
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Chengbin Xiang
University of Science and Technology of China

Corresponding Author:xiangcb@ustc.edu.cn

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Abstract

Weeds are among the most significant factors contributing to decreases in crop yield and quality. Glufosinate, a nonselective, broad-spectrum herbicide, has been extensively utilized for weed control in recent decades. However, crops are usually sensitive to glufosinate. Therefore, the development of glufosinate-resistant crops is crucial for effective weed management in agriculture. In this study, we characterized a SQUAMOSA promoter-binding-like (SPL) factor, OsSPL8, which acts as a negative regulator of glufosinate resistance by inhibiting the transcription of OsGS1;1 and OsGS2 and consequently reducing GS activity. Furthermore, the loss of OsSPL8 function enhanced tolerance to drought and salt stresses. Transcriptomic comparisons between the gar18-3 mutant and wild type revealed that OsSPL8 largely downregulates stress-responsive genes and upregulates growth-related genes. We demonstrated that OsSPL8 directly regulates OsOMTN6 and OsNAC17, which influence drought tolerance. Additionally, OsSPL8 directly represses the expression of salt stress tolerance-related genes such as OsHKT1.1 and OsTPP1. Collectively, our results demonstrate that OsSPL8 is a negative regulator of both glufosinate resistance and abiotic stress tolerance.
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08 Jul 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
31 Aug 20241st Revision Received
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09 Sep 2024Editorial Decision: Accept