Metabolic engineering of (E)-β-farnesene synthase genes for aphid-resistant genetically modified plants.

Dianyong Jia; Shiqing Gao; Pengfei Duan; Jibao Chen; Fengxia Tian; Xiudao YU

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Metabolic engineering of (E)-β-farnesene synthase genes for aphid-resistant genetically modified plants.

Author: Dianyong JIA ¹ ; Shiqing GAO ² ; Pengfei DUAN ¹ ; Jibao CHEN ¹ ; Fengxia TIAN ¹ ; Xiudao YU ¹
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1. Key Laboratory of Ecological Security for Water Source Region of Mid-line of South-to-North Diversion Project of Henan Province, Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Water Security for Water Source Region of Mid-line of South-to-North Diversion Project, School of Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, Henan, China.
2. Beijing Engineering Research Center of Hybrid Wheat, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: (E)-β-farnesene; EβF synthase gene; aphid; aphid alarm pheromone; molecular plant breeding
From: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2018;34(1):12-23
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Aphids are major agricultural pests that cause significant yield losses of crops each year. (E)-β-farnesene (EβF), as the main component of the aphid alarm pheromones, can interrupt aphid feeding and cause other conspecies in the vicinity to become agitated or disperse from their host plant. Furthermore, EβF can function as a kairomone in attracting aphid predators. EβF synthase genes, which encode enzymes that convert farnesyl diphosphate (FPP) to the acyclic sesquiterpene EβF, have been isolated and characterized from peppermint (Mentha × piperita and Mentha asiatica), Yuzu (Citrus junos), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) and chamomile (Matricaria recutita), respectively. Transgenic plant overexpressing EβF synthase genes has been one of the most efficient strategies for aphid management. In this review, the current statuses of transgenic plants engineered for aphid resistance were summarized. The plant-derived EβF synthase genes with their potential roles in aphid management via genetic-modified (GM) approaches were reviewed. The existing problem in GM plants with EβF synthase gene, such as low EβF emission was usually detected in the transgenic plant, was discussed and the development direction in this area was proposed.