Auxin signal perception begins when auxin molecules bind to their receptor. The primary receptor for auxin is Transport Inhibitor Response 1 (TIR1), which is part of the SCF (SKP1, CUL1, F-box protein) complex, functioning as an E3 ubiquitin ligase. This receptor-ligand interaction is crucial for initiating the auxin response pathway.
Auxin Signal Transduction
Once auxin is bound to TIR1, the signal transduction pathway follows several steps:
Degradation of Aux/IAA Proteins: Auxin binding enhances the affinity of TIR1 for Aux/IAA proteins, which are repressors of auxin-responsive transcription factors called ARFs (Auxin Response Factors). The binding of auxin facilitates the ubiquitination of Aux/IAA proteins by the SCF complex, leading to their degradation via the 26S proteasome.
Activation of ARFs: With the degradation of Aux/IAA proteins, ARFs are released from repression. These transcription factors can then bind to auxin response elements (AuxREs) in the promoters of auxin-responsive genes, activating or repressing their expression.
Gene Expression Changes: The activation or repression of ARFs leads to changes in the expression of numerous genes involved in cell growth, division, and differentiation, as well as other physiological processes. This results in the various developmental and growth responses associated with auxin.
Feedback Regulation: The auxin signaling pathway includes mechanisms for feedback regulation to modulate the sensitivity of the response. For instance, some of the genes activated by ARFs encode Aux/IAA proteins, thus providing a negative feedback loop that adjusts the response to auxin.
Parent-offspring conflict: evolutionary biology of tension arising between pa...Brahmesh Reddy B R
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Parent-offspring conflict is a concept in evolutionary biology that describes the tension arising between parents and their offspring over the allocation of resources. This conflict was first extensively discussed by Robert Trivers in 1974, building on the principles of evolutionary theory. The theory posits that while parents and their offspring share a substantial amount of genetic material, their genetic interests are not perfectly aligned, leading to conflicts of interest.
Theoretical Basis
The theory is based on the principle that both parents and offspring are driven by natural selection to maximize their own inclusive fitness. However, the ways they can maximize their fitness often conflict, especially over the distribution of resources such as food, care, and shelter.
Parents' Perspective: From a parent's standpoint, the optimal strategy typically involves distributing resources equitably among all current and future offspring to maximize the total number of surviving offspring. This means that a parent may withhold some resources from a current offspring if it increases the survival and reproductive prospects of subsequent offspring.
Offspring's Perspective: Each offspring, however, will benefit from obtaining more resources than the siblings to maximize its own survival and reproductive success. This can lead to a situation where the offspring demands more resources than the parent is willing to allocate.
Manifestations of the Conflict
1. Weaning Conflict: This is one of the most common examples of parent-offspring conflict. Offspring may seek to prolong nursing to gain more nutrients, while the mother may attempt to wean them earlier to conserve resources for future offspring or her own survival.
2. Sibling Rivalry: Sibling rivalry can be seen as an extension of parent-offspring conflict where siblings compete for parental attention and resources. Here, the conflict manifests not directly between parent and offspring but mediated through competition among siblings.
3. Reproductive Conflict: In some species, especially birds, offspring may attempt to manipulate parents into providing more care by feigning hunger or weakness. Parents need to discern genuine signals of need from manipulative ones to distribute care optimally among all offspring.
Evolutionary Consequences
Resource Allocation Strategies: Evolution shapes both parental and offspring strategies for resource allocation. Parents evolve mechanisms to detect and counteract manipulation by offspring, while offspring evolve more sophisticated strategies to extract resources.
Impact on Life History Traits: Parent-offspring conflict can influence key life history traits such as growth rates, age at independence, and reproductive strategy. For example, faster growth can be an adaptive strategy for offspring in response to parental underinvestment.
Domestication is a form of artificial selection where humans selectively breed plants and animals for specific traits that are advantageous for agriculture, companionship, work, or other purposes. This process has profound effects on the species being domesticated, often resulting in genetic, morphological, physiological, and behavioral changes. Here's an overview of the effects of domestication in the course of evolution:
Genetic Diversity
Reduction in Genetic Diversity: Domestication typically involves selecting a few individuals with desirable traits to breed the next generation. This selective breeding can reduce genetic diversity because it often excludes a large portion of the population from reproducing. Reduced genetic diversity can make domesticated species more susceptible to diseases and reduce their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Founder Effect: Many domesticated species originated from a relatively small ancestral population, which can lead to a pronounced founder effect. This effect occurs when a new population (in this case, domesticated species) is established from a small number of individuals, carrying only a fraction of the genetic diversity of the original population.
Morphological Changes
Size and Shape: Domestication often leads to changes in the size and shape of animals and plants. For example, domesticated animals tend to be larger or smaller than their wild counterparts, depending on the use intended by humans. Similarly, domesticated plants often have larger fruit or seeds than their wild relatives.
Neotenization: Domesticated animals often exhibit juvenile characteristics into adulthood, a process known as neotenization. This can include changes such as floppy ears, smaller jaws, and more docile behavior compared to their wild ancestors.
Physiological Changes
Reproductive Changes: Domesticated species often have higher reproductive rates compared to their wild counterparts. For instance, domesticated animals may breed more frequently or produce more offspring per breeding season. In plants, domestication can lead to a loss of natural seed dispersal mechanisms and an increase in seed yield.
Growth Rates: Enhanced growth rates are common in domesticated species, especially in animals bred for meat production, such as chickens and cattle, and in plants with selected traits for increased biomass or yield.
Selection Intensity & Frequency based Selection in evolutionBrahmesh Reddy B R
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Selection intensity and frequency-based selection are two important concepts in evolutionary biology, particularly in the study of how populations change over time due to various selective pressures. These concepts help explain differences in survival and reproductive success among individuals within a population, which are key to understanding evolutionary dynamics.
population. This concept is used to quantify how much a population's genetic makeup is altered by natural selection for or against a specific trait.
High Selection Intensity: When a trait significantly increases or decreases an organism's chances of survival and reproduction, selection intensity is said to be high. This typically results in rapid changes in allele frequencies within the population, driving quick evolutionary responses.
Low Selection Intensity: Conversely, if the trait has a smaller impact on survival and reproduction, selection intensity is low, resulting in slower evolutionary changes.
Selection intensity can be affected by environmental factors, predation pressures, competition for resources, and changes in population size.
Frequency-based selection (or frequency-dependent selection) occurs when the fitness of a phenotype depends on its frequency relative to other phenotypes in the population. There are two main types:
Positive Frequency-Dependent Selection: Here, the fitness of a phenotype increases as it becomes more common. An example is the selection for common warning colors in poisonous or distasteful animals, where predators more easily recognize and avoid commonly seen patterns.
Negative Frequency-Dependent Selection: In this case, the fitness of a phenotype increases as it becomes rarer. This can help maintain genetic diversity within a population. A classic example is seen in host-parasite interactions, where rare genotypes of the host may be less likely to be recognized and targeted by parasites.
Importance in Evolutionary Biology
Both selection intensity and frequency-based selection are crucial for understanding how populations adapt to their environments and how biodiversity is maintained. Selection intensity helps explain the speed and direction of evolution, while frequency-based selection helps explain the maintenance of diverse phenotypes within populations.
CO2 diffusion & concentration: aspects of stomatal conductance and intercellu...Brahmesh Reddy B R
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) diffusion and concentration are fundamental aspects of plant physiology, directly influencing photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. The efficiency of this process affects plant growth, productivity, and carbon cycling in ecosystems.
CO2 moves into the plant primarily through structures called stomata, which are tiny openings usually found on the underside of leaves. The opening and closing of these stomata are regulated by the plant in response to various environmental signals such as light, CO2 concentration, and water availability. Once inside the leaf, CO2 diffuses from the air spaces within the leaf to the site of photosynthesis in the chloroplasts of mesophyll cells.
Within the leaf, the concentration of CO2 is influenced by several factors:
Stomatal conductance: The degree to which stomata allow gas exchange; it controls how much CO2 enters the leaf.
Photosynthetic rate: The rate at which CO2 is consumed in photosynthesis. High rates of photosynthesis can lower internal CO2 concentrations, increasing CO2 diffusion from the atmosphere into the leaf.
Respiration: Plant cells respire, releasing CO2, which can then be reused for photosynthesis or diffuse out of the leaf.
Boundary layer resistance: A thin layer of still air hugging the leaf surface that can impede CO2 diffusion into the stomata.
Internal CO2 Concentration (Ci):
This is the concentration of CO2 within the leaf, which is a dynamic balance between CO2 diffusion into the leaf and its consumption during photosynthesis. The internal CO2 concentration is crucial for understanding photosynthetic efficiency and water use efficiency of plants.
G-protein coupled receptors and crucial roles in cellular signalingBrahmesh Reddy B R
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In plants, GPCRs have not been as clearly defined or classified as in animals, partly due to their structural and functional diversity. However, several plant proteins with homology to animal GPCRs have been identified and are implicated in important biological processes. These include the perception of light, hormones, sugars, and other external stimuli.
One well-studied example in plants is the GCR1 (G-protein Coupled Receptor 1). Although its specific ligands and complete range of functions are still under investigation, GCR1 is linked with several signaling pathways that regulate development and responses to environmental changes. Plant GPCRs typically activate a heterotrimeric G protein, leading to a cascade of downstream signals that result in physiological and developmental changes.
Another example includes potential GPCRs involved in abscisic acid (ABA) signaling, which plays a pivotal role in response to stress and developmental processes. These receptors are crucial for plants to cope with adverse conditions such as drought and salinity.
Heat Units in plant physiology and the importance of Growing Degree daysBrahmesh Reddy B R
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Heat units, also known as growing degree days (GDD), are a crucial concept in plant physiology and agricultural science, providing a measure of heat accumulation used to predict plant development rates and stages. This measure is particularly useful in understanding and forecasting the growth phases of plants, such as flowering, fruiting, and maturity, which are temperature-dependent.
Key points on the importance of heat units in plant physiology include:
Predicting Phenological Events: Heat units help predict significant events in a plants life cycle, such as germination, flowering, and harvest times. This is vital for farmers and gardeners to optimize planting schedules and manage crop cycles efficiently.
Agricultural Planning: By calculating GDDs, agriculturists can decide the best times for planting, irrigating, applying fertilizers, and controlling pests. This can lead to better crop yields and improved management of resources.
Varietal Selection: Different plant varieties have specific heat unit requirements. Understanding these requirements helps in selecting the right varieties for a particular climatic zone, thus maximizing productivity and sustainability.
Climate Change Adaptation: Monitoring heat units over time can provide insights into shifting climate patterns and help in developing strategies to adapt agricultural practices to changing environmental conditions.
Research and Breeding: In plant breeding, heat unit data can help in developing varieties with desired traits such as drought tolerance or shortened growing periods, which are particularly valuable in regions facing climatic stresses.
Isoelectric Focusing for high resolution separation of proteinsBrahmesh Reddy B R
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The development of the technique of isoelectric focusing (IEF) represents a major advance in the field of high-resolution separations of proteins and other amphoteric macromolecules. IEF is an equilibrium method in which amphoteric molecules are segregated according to their isoelectric points (pl) in pH gradients. The pH gradients are formed by electrolysis of amphoteric buffer substances known as carrier ampholytes. When introduced into this system, other amphoteric molecules such as proteins migrate to pH zones that correspond to their respective pls where their net charge is zero. By counteracting back-diffusion with an appropriate electrical field the separated molecules can be concentrated into extremely sharp bands. The technique has now been refined to a level that permits the resolution of molecules whose pls differ by as little as 0.005 pH unit or less. This degree of resolution cannot normally be obtained by conventional electrophoretic or chromatographic procedures. In these latter procedures, specially adjusted conditions have to be devised for particular separations. While in contrast, IEF, by virtue of being an equilibrium method has a built-in resolution which usually allows one to separate in only one or two experiments all components with measurably different pl values. Further. because it is an equilibrium method, the system is self-correcting and therefore considerably less demanding in terms of experimental technique. IEF is particularly suitable for differentiating closely related molecules and provides a valuable criterion of homogeneity.
1. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is an analytical technique that separates compounds in a mixture using liquid chromatography and then uses mass spectrometry to identify the compounds based on their mass-to-charge ratio.
2. LC separates compounds using differences in how they partition between a stationary and mobile phase, while MS ionizes the compounds and measures their mass-to-charge ratios.
3. The document provides detailed explanations of the LC and MS components and processes, including separation by LC, ionization methods like electrospray ionization, various mass analyzers like quadrupoles, and the benefits of combining LC with MS.
The document discusses several types of minor millets including foxtail millet, kodo millet, barnyard millet, little millet, and proso millet. It provides details on the cultivation and nutritional properties of each. Kodo and little millets are largely grown in India by tribal communities. All minor millets have superior nutrition with high micronutrients, fiber, and low glycemic index, helping to prevent diseases. Research supports that their low glycemic index aids in preventing obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. These millets are used as ingredients in multigrain and gluten-free products.
This presentation briefly describes the methods by which stem reserve mobilization occurs with some case studies proving the occurrence of stem reserve mobilization. Also trying to explain the mechanism
an insight into the stem cutting propagation in the chickpea crop
-why stem cutting in chickpea
-technique of stem cutting in chickpea
-case study of stem cutting propagation in chickpea
Banana is an important fruit crop for tropical and subtropical countries like India, where tissue culture has become an important propagation method. The document discusses how tissue culture banana production began in India in the 1980s and has since expanded, with the establishment of a national certification system. Tissue culture allows for production of disease-free, high-quality banana planting material and has benefits for farmers like increased yields and income. Studies show tissue culture banana can provide higher profits than traditionally propagated suckers. The technique has positively impacted smallholder banana farmers throughout India.
cultivation practices in Potato, true potato seed (TPS)and its commercial usageBrahmesh Reddy B R
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the presentation gives in brief idea and in depth information on cultivation practices in the horticultural crop of potato and its production through true potato seed technique. the physiological disorders in potato and irradiation in potato are also been explained
This document discusses various post-harvest treatments for fruits and vegetables. It describes physical treatments like heat treatment and edible coatings, chemical treatments using antimicrobial agents and gases like nitric oxide and sulfur dioxide, and gaseous treatments with ozone, ethylene and 1-MCP. Heat treatment helps reduce moisture loss and physiological activity in produce while edible coatings maintain freshness and reduce pathogens. Chemical treatments and gases can extend shelf life by slowing ripening and reducing decay. Irradiation in low doses inhibits sprouting and in medium doses reduces microbes. Overall, post-harvest treatments help preserve quality during storage and distribution.
LEA(late embryogenesis abundant) protiens and heat shockBrahmesh Reddy B R
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The document discusses abiotic stress in plants and the roles of late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins and heat shock proteins. It states that LEA proteins accumulate in seeds during late development under drought stress and help protect plants from stress by stabilizing proteins and membranes. The document outlines various functions of LEA proteins, including protecting target proteins from damage, preserving membrane integrity, sequestering ions, acting as hydration buffers, and contributing to the formation of intracellular glasses that allow plant survival in dry conditions. It also notes that heat shock proteins help protect plants during stress by refolding proteins and maintaining homeostasis and membrane integrity.
This document discusses asexual reproduction and clonal selection in plants. It defines asexual reproduction as multiplication without fusion of gametes. Clones are genetically identical progeny from a single plant produced through asexual reproduction. Clonal selection is used to improve asexually propagated crops by selecting superior clones over multiple years of testing. While clonal selection maintains desirable traits, it cannot improve genetic makeup without hybridization. Clonal degeneration may occur over time due to mutation or disease. The document provides examples of important clonal varieties developed in several crops through clonal selection.
Cell Structure & Function | Cambridge IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
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This IGCSE Biology presentation provides a detailed look at cell structure and function, covering the differences between animal and plant cells, the roles of organelles (nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, etc.), specialized cells, and levels of organization. Learn about diffusion, osmosis, and active transport in cells, with clear diagrams and explanations to support exam preparation. A must-have resource for Cambridge IGCSE students!
Drugs and Their Effects | Cambridge IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
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This IGCSE Biology presentation explores drugs and their effects on the human body, covering medicinal drugs, recreational drugs, and drug abuse. Learn about the impact of stimulants, depressants, painkillers, hallucinogens, and performance-enhancing drugs, as well as the dangers of alcohol, nicotine, and illegal substances. Ideal for Cambridge IGCSE students looking to understand this important topic for exams!
This ppt shows about viral disease in plants and vegetables.It shows different species of virus effect on plants along their vectors which carries those tiny microbes.
Variation and Natural Selection | IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
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This extensive slide deck provides a detailed exploration of variation and natural selection for IGCSE Biology. It covers key concepts such as genetic and environmental variation, types of variation (continuous and discontinuous), mutation, evolution, and the principles of natural selection. The presentation also explains Darwins theory of evolution, adaptation, survival of the fittest, selective breeding, antibiotic resistance in bacteria, and speciation. With illustrative diagrams, real-life examples, and exam-style questions, this resource is ideal for IGCSE students, teachers, and independent learners preparing for exams.
The document discusses several types of minor millets including foxtail millet, kodo millet, barnyard millet, little millet, and proso millet. It provides details on the cultivation and nutritional properties of each. Kodo and little millets are largely grown in India by tribal communities. All minor millets have superior nutrition with high micronutrients, fiber, and low glycemic index, helping to prevent diseases. Research supports that their low glycemic index aids in preventing obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. These millets are used as ingredients in multigrain and gluten-free products.
This presentation briefly describes the methods by which stem reserve mobilization occurs with some case studies proving the occurrence of stem reserve mobilization. Also trying to explain the mechanism
an insight into the stem cutting propagation in the chickpea crop
-why stem cutting in chickpea
-technique of stem cutting in chickpea
-case study of stem cutting propagation in chickpea
Banana is an important fruit crop for tropical and subtropical countries like India, where tissue culture has become an important propagation method. The document discusses how tissue culture banana production began in India in the 1980s and has since expanded, with the establishment of a national certification system. Tissue culture allows for production of disease-free, high-quality banana planting material and has benefits for farmers like increased yields and income. Studies show tissue culture banana can provide higher profits than traditionally propagated suckers. The technique has positively impacted smallholder banana farmers throughout India.
cultivation practices in Potato, true potato seed (TPS)and its commercial usageBrahmesh Reddy B R
油
the presentation gives in brief idea and in depth information on cultivation practices in the horticultural crop of potato and its production through true potato seed technique. the physiological disorders in potato and irradiation in potato are also been explained
This document discusses various post-harvest treatments for fruits and vegetables. It describes physical treatments like heat treatment and edible coatings, chemical treatments using antimicrobial agents and gases like nitric oxide and sulfur dioxide, and gaseous treatments with ozone, ethylene and 1-MCP. Heat treatment helps reduce moisture loss and physiological activity in produce while edible coatings maintain freshness and reduce pathogens. Chemical treatments and gases can extend shelf life by slowing ripening and reducing decay. Irradiation in low doses inhibits sprouting and in medium doses reduces microbes. Overall, post-harvest treatments help preserve quality during storage and distribution.
LEA(late embryogenesis abundant) protiens and heat shockBrahmesh Reddy B R
油
The document discusses abiotic stress in plants and the roles of late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins and heat shock proteins. It states that LEA proteins accumulate in seeds during late development under drought stress and help protect plants from stress by stabilizing proteins and membranes. The document outlines various functions of LEA proteins, including protecting target proteins from damage, preserving membrane integrity, sequestering ions, acting as hydration buffers, and contributing to the formation of intracellular glasses that allow plant survival in dry conditions. It also notes that heat shock proteins help protect plants during stress by refolding proteins and maintaining homeostasis and membrane integrity.
This document discusses asexual reproduction and clonal selection in plants. It defines asexual reproduction as multiplication without fusion of gametes. Clones are genetically identical progeny from a single plant produced through asexual reproduction. Clonal selection is used to improve asexually propagated crops by selecting superior clones over multiple years of testing. While clonal selection maintains desirable traits, it cannot improve genetic makeup without hybridization. Clonal degeneration may occur over time due to mutation or disease. The document provides examples of important clonal varieties developed in several crops through clonal selection.
Cell Structure & Function | Cambridge IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
油
This IGCSE Biology presentation provides a detailed look at cell structure and function, covering the differences between animal and plant cells, the roles of organelles (nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, etc.), specialized cells, and levels of organization. Learn about diffusion, osmosis, and active transport in cells, with clear diagrams and explanations to support exam preparation. A must-have resource for Cambridge IGCSE students!
Drugs and Their Effects | Cambridge IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
油
This IGCSE Biology presentation explores drugs and their effects on the human body, covering medicinal drugs, recreational drugs, and drug abuse. Learn about the impact of stimulants, depressants, painkillers, hallucinogens, and performance-enhancing drugs, as well as the dangers of alcohol, nicotine, and illegal substances. Ideal for Cambridge IGCSE students looking to understand this important topic for exams!
This ppt shows about viral disease in plants and vegetables.It shows different species of virus effect on plants along their vectors which carries those tiny microbes.
Variation and Natural Selection | IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
油
This extensive slide deck provides a detailed exploration of variation and natural selection for IGCSE Biology. It covers key concepts such as genetic and environmental variation, types of variation (continuous and discontinuous), mutation, evolution, and the principles of natural selection. The presentation also explains Darwins theory of evolution, adaptation, survival of the fittest, selective breeding, antibiotic resistance in bacteria, and speciation. With illustrative diagrams, real-life examples, and exam-style questions, this resource is ideal for IGCSE students, teachers, and independent learners preparing for exams.
Detection of ferrihydrite in Martian red dust records ancient cold and wet co...S辿rgio Sacani
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Iron oxide-hydroxide minerals in Martian dust provide crucial insights into
Mars past climate and habitability. Previous studies attributed Mars red color
to anhydrous hematite formed through recent weathering. Here, we show that
poorly crystalline ferrihydrite (Fe5O8H 揃 nH2O) is the dominant iron oxidebearing phase in Martian dust, based on combined analyses of orbital, in-situ,
and laboratory visible near-infrared spectra. Spectroscopic analyses indicate
that a hyperfine mixture of ferrihydrite, basalt and sulfate best matches Martian dust observations. Through laboratory experiments and kinetic calculations, we demonstrate that ferrihydrite remains stable under present-day
Martian conditions, preserving its poorly crystalline structure. The persistence
of ferrihydrite suggests it formed during a cold, wet period on early Mars
under oxidative conditions, followed by a transition to the current hyper-arid
environment. This finding challenges previous models of continuous dry oxidation and indicates that ancient Mars experienced aqueous alteration before
transitioning to its current desert state.
How could modern LA research address data-related ethics issues in informal and situated professional learning? I will identify in this talk three relevant insights based on field studies around workplace LA interventions: Firstly, in informal and situated learning, data isnt just about the learners. Secondly, the affordances of manual and automatic data tracking for learning are very different, with manual tracking allowing a high degree of learner control over data. Thirdly, learning is not necessarily a shared goal in workplaces. These can be translated into seeing a potential for systems endowed with sufficient natural-language-processing capability (now seemingly at our fingertips with LLMs), and socio-technical design and scenario-based data collection analysis as design and research methods.
2. Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin :
Signal perception and transduction
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
3. Auxin induced responses
They regulate apical-basal polarity in embryo development,
Apical dominance in shoots,
Induction of lateral and adventitious roots,
Vascular tissue differentiation, and cell growth in stems and coleoptiles,
Asymmetric growth associated with phototropic and gravitropic curvatures.
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
4. General cellular signalling pathway
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
5. General cellular
signalling pathway
Ligand is any biomolecule that acts as
a intercellular messenger that is
synthesised or released in response
to the external stimuli
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
6. General cellular
signalling pathway
The cellular receptors act as eyes and
ears of the cell they are associated with.
They are responsible to sensing the
ligand molecule and initiating the
downstream signalling cascade of events
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
7. General cellular
signalling pathway
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
After the receptor binds to the ligand,
the downstream signalling cascade is
activated which is responsible for
internalization of the signal.
8. General cellular
signalling pathway
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
The internalized signal is later localized
through the nuclear transcriptional
regulations to elicit a morph
9. Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
one of the most common ways for
altering protein activity is the addition of
a phosphate group to one or more sites
on the protein, a process called
phosphorylation.
Activation by
phosphorylation
10. Phosphate groups cant be attached to
just any part of a protein. Instead, they
are typically linked to one of the three
amino acids that have hydroxyl (-OH)
groups in their side chains:
tyrosine, threonine, and serine.
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
Activation by
phosphorylation
11. In general, phosphorylation isnt
permanent. To flip proteins back into
their non-phosphorylated state, cells
have enzymes called phosphatases,
which remove a phosphate group from
their targets.
Inactivation by
phosphorylation
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
12. Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
Auxin
Signalling
13. Member components
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
Auxin Response Factors (ARF)
Transcription factors
Auxin Responsive elements (AREs)
Promoter sequence of Auxin genes
Aux/IAA
Proteins binding to ARFs
Repressor
TPL - TOPLESS
Co-repressor
SCF-E3 ligase
Polyubiquitylation
26S proteasomes
Ubiquitin mediated protein degradation
Auxin signalling
14. Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
15. the promoter sequences of auxin-
responsive genes
TGTCTC
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
Auxin responsive
element (AuxRE)
16. ARFs are transcription factors that
contain an amino-terminal B3-like
DNA-binding domain, which binds
to an auxin-responsive element
(ARE; TGTCTC) in the promoter of
auxin-response genes in an auxin
independent manner
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
Auxin response
factors (ARFs)
17. Small (2035 kDa) short-lived
nuclear proteins.
They function as transcriptional
repressors of auxin-responsive
gene expression
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
Aux/IAA
repressor
18. Domain I (of IV) of Aux/IAA
contains one (or more) conserved
LXLXL motifs (where L is leucine
and X is some other amino acid)
that has been demonstrated to be
the site of interaction with the
transcriptional co-repressor
TOPLESS (TPL)
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
TPL
Co-repressor
19. Fine we have to remove the
repressor proteins
BUT HOW?
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
20. A protein complex that is responsible for degrading intracellular
proteins that have been tagged for destruction by the addition of
ubiquitin.
26S proteasome
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
21. 26S proteasome
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
Proteasome 26S, named due to its
Svedberg (S) sedimentation coefficient, is
formed by a 19S regulatory complex, which
recognized proteins targeted to the
degradation, and a 20S core particle, which
degraded targeted proteins.
22. Who identifies our repressor
proteins and directs them to this
26s proteosome?
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
23. A component of the machinery for the ubiquitin-dependent
degradation of proteins. F-box proteins recognize specific
substrates and, with the help of other subunits of the E3
ubiquitin ligase, deliver them to the E2 ubiquitin-conjugating
enzyme
F-box protein
Department of Plant Biotechnology
MBB 607 (2+0) / Plant Hormones and Signalling
Brahmesh Reddy B R
Vimanth S
Auxin : Signal Perception
and Transduction
24. TIR1 protein assembles into a multi
subunit SCF ubiquitin ligase (E3)
complex that is found in the
nucleus.
The F-box interacts directly with
the substrate to be ubiquitylated
The substrates for SCFTIR1 are the
Aux/IAA transcriptional
repressors.
TIR1
auxin-binding proteins/receptors
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25. A multisubunit ubiquitin ligase that consists of SKP1, CUL1 and
an F-box protein (TIR1 in this case) that confers substrate
specificity
SCFTIR1 E3 ubiquitin ligase
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F-box
protein
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F-box
protein
Substrate
(repressor)
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F-box
protein
Substrate
(repressor)
Auxin
(molecular
glue)
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32. SKP2A
S-Phase Kinase-associated Protein 2A
mediated auxin signalling
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33. SKP2A
A cell-cycle F-box protein
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SKP2A protein contain an F-box and
leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domains
SKP2A is a cell cycleregulated protein that
controls the stability of at least two cell
division transcriptional factors, E2FC and
DPB
Based on the SKP2A expression profile, it is
likely that it functions during late S-phase
and mitosis
34. SKP2A degrades E2FC and DPB
overexpression of SKP2A increases the number of dividing cells in the meristems, indicating that
SKP2A might function in promoting cell-cycle progression
Cell cycle is strictly controlled in plants, and the degradation of G1-to-S checkpoint regulators,
E2FC and dimerization partner of E2FB (DPB), is required for the continuation of the cell cycle
cell-cycle repressors E2FC and DPB are targeted by the SCFSKP2A for degradation
SKP2a can bind to auxin which enhances its interaction with E2FC and DPB
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgg.2023.07.002
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39. ABP1
Extracellular auxin receptor
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40. ABP1 from Zea mays was the first
auxin-binding protein to be
extensively characterized, and a
proposed auxin receptor.
The 22-kDa protein is found
predominantly in the lumen of the
endoplasmic reticulum (ER), with a
small fraction associated with the
outer surface of the plasma
membrane (PM), which appears to
be the site of function.
ABP1
auxin-binding proteins/receptors
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41. ABP1 is an extracellular auxin
receptor
ABP1 is not a transmembrane
protein; thus, it requires (an)
accessory protein(s), which
transmits a signal to the cell
interior, and at the same time holds
ABP1 in place close to the
membrane.
ABP1
auxin-binding proteins/receptors
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42. the best candidate for a docking
protein is an extracellular,
glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-
anchored protein
ABP1
auxin-binding proteins/receptors
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43. Lastly, it is speculated that
phospholipases might play a role in
signalling events downstream of
ABP1
ABP1
auxin-binding proteins/receptors
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45. Thank you
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