The class B MADS-box genes belong to two distinct functional groups: the AP3/DEF-like and the PI/GLO-like sub-families. In orchids, AP3/DEF-like genes are present in four copies, each with a different role in floral organ formation, which is described in the "orchid code" model. Interestingly, the orchid PI/GLO-like genes are present in two copies in Orchidinae, whereas they are described as single copy in the other orchid lineages. The two PI/GLO-like paralogs have site-specific different selective constraints; in addition, they show relaxation of purifying selection when compared to the single-copy lineages. In this study, we present a comparative analysis of the expression patterns of the two PI/GLO-like paralogs, OrcPI and OrcPI2, in floral tissues of Orchis italica in different developmental stages using real-time PCR. The two genes show similar expression profiles in the tissue examined, with differences detectable between immature and mature inflorescence. In all cases, OrcPI2 is expressed at a higher level than OrcPI. Real-time PCR results reveal that the co-expression of the two duplicated loci could have a fully or partially redundant function. The possible evolutionary fate of OrcPI and OrcPI2 is discussed as well as their involvement in ovary development.

Expression pattern of two paralogs of the PI/GLO-like locus during Orchis italica (Orchidaceae, Orchidinae) flower development / Salemme, Marinella; Sica, Maria; Gaudio, Luciano; Aceto, Serena. - In: DEVELOPMENT GENES AND EVOLUTION. - ISSN 0949-944X. - 221:4(2011), pp. 241-246. [10.1007/s00427-011-0372-6]

Expression pattern of two paralogs of the PI/GLO-like locus during Orchis italica (Orchidaceae, Orchidinae) flower development

SALEMME, MARINELLA;SICA, MARIA;GAUDIO, LUCIANO;ACETO, SERENA
2011

Abstract

The class B MADS-box genes belong to two distinct functional groups: the AP3/DEF-like and the PI/GLO-like sub-families. In orchids, AP3/DEF-like genes are present in four copies, each with a different role in floral organ formation, which is described in the "orchid code" model. Interestingly, the orchid PI/GLO-like genes are present in two copies in Orchidinae, whereas they are described as single copy in the other orchid lineages. The two PI/GLO-like paralogs have site-specific different selective constraints; in addition, they show relaxation of purifying selection when compared to the single-copy lineages. In this study, we present a comparative analysis of the expression patterns of the two PI/GLO-like paralogs, OrcPI and OrcPI2, in floral tissues of Orchis italica in different developmental stages using real-time PCR. The two genes show similar expression profiles in the tissue examined, with differences detectable between immature and mature inflorescence. In all cases, OrcPI2 is expressed at a higher level than OrcPI. Real-time PCR results reveal that the co-expression of the two duplicated loci could have a fully or partially redundant function. The possible evolutionary fate of OrcPI and OrcPI2 is discussed as well as their involvement in ovary development.
2011
Expression pattern of two paralogs of the PI/GLO-like locus during Orchis italica (Orchidaceae, Orchidinae) flower development / Salemme, Marinella; Sica, Maria; Gaudio, Luciano; Aceto, Serena. - In: DEVELOPMENT GENES AND EVOLUTION. - ISSN 0949-944X. - 221:4(2011), pp. 241-246. [10.1007/s00427-011-0372-6]
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