Identification, Characterisation and Expression of PRSV-P Resistance Genes in Carica and Vasconcellea
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Identification, Characterisation and Expression of PRSV-P Resistance Genes in Carica and Vasconcellea Author Mohd Razali, Razean Haireen Published 2013 Thesis Type Thesis (PhD Doctorate) School School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences DOI https://doi.org/10.25904/1912/91 Copyright Statement The author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise. Downloaded from http://hdl.handle.net/10072/366827 Griffith Research Online https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au Identification, Characterisation and Expression of PRSV-P Resistance Genes in Carica and Vasconcellea Razean Haireen Mohd Razali MSc (Hons) School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Griffith University Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) January 2013 Abstract Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is one of the major tropical fruit crops worldwide; however, commercial and local production is reduced by several diseases and pests. Papaya Ringspot Virus type P (PRSV-P) is a serious disease of Carica papaya, and all known varieties of papaya are susceptible. Vasconcellea parviflora is a PRSV-P susceptible species. Researchers have identified PRSV-P resistant genes in Vasconcellea spp., which were formerly included in the genus Carica. Of the 21 Vasconcellea species, only one, Vasconcellea pubescens sometimes called Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis, has been consistently reported worldwide to be resistant or immune to PRSV-P for more than 60 years. In a previous study at Griffith University in Southeast Queensland, a functional PRSV-P resistance marker was identified in a mapping population of F2 plants of V. pubescens x V. parviflora. The resistance (R) gene identified in V. pubescens, prsv-1, was a possible resistance gene candidate, as it segregated 100 % with plants that were resistant to the virus. It was ideally suited for further investigation because of its dominant nature, and because the resistance resembles immunity. The marker was shown to exhibit homology to a serine threonine protein kinase (STK) gene. STK is one of the important proteins responsible for defence signal transduction related to resistance of a range of plant pathogens including viruses. In this study, an approach for the development of PRSV-P resistant transgenic papaya by transferring R genes from V. pubescens to C. papaya was proposed. It was hypothesized that cloned resistance genes from V. pubescens could be used to develop transgenic papaya that would be resistant to PRSV-P without the need for extensive breeding or backcrossing programs. Genomic analysis and characterization of resistance genes in wild relatives of papaya, together with the recent sequencing of papaya genome by Hawaiian researchers provided a new tool that can be used to isolate possible R genes from C. papaya and related Vasconcellea species. The sequencing and bioinformatics analysis of genes from V. pubescens suggested that a kinase gene which may be derived from an alternative splicing might work together with other R genes in a mechanism called ‘guarding’ to confer resistance. A hypersensitive response (HR) was observed in F3,RR (homozygous dominant for the putative R genes) hybrids of V. pubescens x V. parviflora, BC2 [(V. pubescens x V. parviflora; BC1, Rr) x V. parviflora] and BC4 [(V. pubescens x V. parviflora; BC3, Rr) x V. parviflora] when they were inoculated with PRSV-P. Results of quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) showed an up-regulated expression of PRSV-P coat protein gene in C. papaya and down-regulated expression of PRSV-P coat protein gene in V. pubescens. A highly efficient regeneration system is required if transgenic plants are to be regenerated from transformed plant cells. The problems in transformation protocols are usually low transgene efficiency and low rates of regeneration of transformed plants. Thus an efficient protocol for regeneration of plants from somatic embryogenesis was necessary. These include optimization of media composition for the various stages of regeneration. A refined protocol for papaya embryogenesis and regeneration has been developed for transformation of the putative resistance genes from V. pubescens into C. papaya. The results of a bioinformatics analysis and study of the putative R genes in the research described in this thesis are leading towards identification and a better understanding of PRSV-P resistance genes in V. pubescens and should lead to the development of a new source of PRSV-P resistance in papaya genotypes. Declaration of originality "This work has not previously been submitted for a degree or diploma in any university. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the thesis contains no material previously published or written by another person except where due reference is made in the thesis itself." Razean Haireen Mohd Razali 15 January 2013 Acknowledgements I would like to express my appreciation to my supervisors, Professor Rod Drew, Dr. Sarah Ashmore and Dr. Cameron Peace for their support, guidance, encouragement and kindness throughout my research. My gratitude to Allah for giving the patience to my beloved parents and family during their long wait for the completion of this thesis. You all provided the motivation and inspiration throughout the journey of my study. For my kind and loving husband, I dedicate special thanks for his endurance, support, sacrifices, patience and the memories we treasure of Brisbane and Malaysia for the duration of my phD study. I would like to acknowledge and thank my sponsor, Malaysian Agriculture Research Institute (MARDI), the officers and friends; Rogayah, Ainu Husna, Izyani, Shukri, Rosliza, Tosiah, Alia and all the SR Microbiology staff who were supportive and encouraged me to finish my writing. I must also acknowledge Dr. Jeremy who helped me much in understanding real time RT- PCR. Last but not least, I would like also to thank my fellow workmates, Chutchamas- Kanchana-Udomkan for being the best lab mate and friend of mine, Salman Alamery, Chris O’Brien and all that were indirectly involved and supported me during my study. List of Sections Page Table of content i-xiv CHAPTER 1: Literature review 1 1.0. Carica papaya L. 2 1.1. Overview of Carica papaya L. 2 1.1.1.Taxanomy 2 1.1.2. Botany 2 1.1.3. Origin and distribution 3 1.1.4. Food and medicinal importance 4 1.1.5. Economic 5 1.1.6. Pests and diseases in C. papaya industry 6 1.2. Papaya Wild Relatives 8 1.2.1. Vasconcellea pubescens 8 1.2.2. Vasconcellea parviflora 9 1.3. Papaya Ringspot Virus type P (PRSV-P) disease 11 1.3.1. Overview of the Papaya Ringspot Virus type P (PRSV-P) 11 disease 1.3.1.1. Etiology 11 1.3.1.2. Epidemiology 11 1.3.1.3. PRSV-P symptoms 12 1.3.1.4. Economical impact 13 1.4. PRSV-P management strategy 13 1.4.1. Non transgenic approach 13 1.4.1.1. PRSV-P management using traditional 13 approach 1.4.1.2. PRSV-P management through intergeneric 14 hybridization 1.4.1.3. Marker-assisted selection in PRSV-P 16 management 1.4.2.Transgenic approach to PRSV-P resistance 17 1.4.2.1. Resistant transgenic papaya using coat protein- 17 mediated resistance i 1.4.2.2. Resistant transgenic papaya using RNA- 20 mediated resistance 1.4.2.3. Transgenic resistance using cloned resistance 20 (R) genes 1.5. Specificity of plant disease resistance 22 1.5.1. The relationship between non specific and specific 22 resistance 1.5.2. Resistance (R) genes in plants 23 1.5.2.1. Classes of R genes 24 1.5.2.2. Nucleotide-binding site (NBS) genes 26 1.5.2.3. Leucine-rich-repeat (LRRs) genes 29 1.5.2.4. Kinase genes 31 1.6. C. papaya genome sequencing and the R genes positional 33 1.6.1. Papaya transformation and regeneration 34 1.7. The study aims 35 CHAPTER 2 : Isolation and characterization of a previously identified 36 STK gene Introduction 37 Materials and Methods 39 2.0. Re-amplification of the STK gene corresponding to the SCAR 39 marker 2.1. Plant material 39 2.1.1. DNA extraction from leaf tissue 39 2.1.2. Visualising DNA by electrophoresis on agarose gel 40 2.1.3. Re-amplification of identified STK fragment 41 2.2. Amplification of a STK gene in C. papaya and V. pubescens 41 2.2.1. Primer design and PCR amplification 41 2.2.2. Purification of PCR amplified products 42 2.3. Characterization of STK gene in C. papaya and V. pubescens 43 2.3.1. Cloning and transformation of purified PCR products 43 2.3.2. PCR Colony screening 43 ii 2.3.3. Plasmid extraction 43 2.3.4. Restriction enzyme analysis 44 2.3.5. DNA Big Dye Terminator labelling, purification 44 and sequencing 2.3.6. Sequence analysis 45 Results 46 2.4. Re-amplification of identified STK gene fragment in C. papaya and 46 V. pubescens 2.5. Amplification of partial sequence of a STK gene in C. papaya and 46 V. pubescens Discussion 48 2.6. Validation of identified STK gene fragment in C. papaya and V. 48 pubescens 2.7. Amplification of STK gene in C. papaya and V. pubescens 48 Conclusion 49 CHAPTER 3: Identification and characterization of novel putative 50 resistance (R) genes Introduction 51 Materials and Methods 53 3.0. Rapid amplification of cDNA ends-polymerase chain reaction 53 (RACE-PCR) 3.1. Generation of cDNA 53 3.1.1. Total RNA extraction 53 3.1.2. Assessment of RNA quality and quantity 53 3.1.3. First-strand RACE cDNA synthesis 54 3.2. RACE-PCR amplification 54 3.2.1. Primer design for RACE-PCR 54 3.2.2. Amplification of STK, LRR and NBS-LRR gene fragments 55 3.2.3.