Genome-wide comprehensive characterization and transcriptomic analysis of AP2/ERF gene family revealed its role in seed oil and ALA formation in perilla (Perilla frutescens)

A comprehensive review on nutritional, nutraceutical, and industrial perspectives of perilla (Perilla frutscens L.) seeds – An orphan oilseed crop

“…Genomics research in perilla has identified key genes and metabolic pathways associated with oil biosynthesis and accumulation, thus paving the way for targeted genetic modifications to enhance oil content and quality [ [81] , [82] , [83] , [84] ]. Transgenic approaches have successfully introduced genes responsible for tocopherol biosynthesis and fatty acid composition modulation, resulting in transgenic perilla plants with increased nutritional value.…”

“…Subsequently, Liao et al [ 83 ] used time-course transcriptome analysis to identify genes associated with fatty acid and triacylglycerol biosynthesis in perilla seeds. In a recent study, Wu et al [ 84 ] performed a genome-wide characterization of the AP2/ERF gene family, revealing its role in seed oil and α-linolenic acid synthesis in perilla. Twelve AP2 / ERFs were identified as hub genes showing a significant correlation with lipid synthase genes (e.g., FADs , GPAT , and ACSL ) and key regulatory transcription factors (e.g., LEC2 , IAA , MYB , and UPL3 ).…”

Heredity and Regulation of a Potential Commercial Crop: Perilla frutescens

“…Duan et al (2021) demonstrated that gene encoding PfFAD3.1 is a key regulator of the synthesis of the a-linolenic acid pathway in Perilla frutescens [5]. Using the transcriptome datasets, PfWRI1, PfABI4, and PfRAV1, which may play important roles in regulating oil accumulation, were further characterized [12].…”

Bioinformatic Assessment and Expression Profiles of the AP2/ERF Superfamily in the Melastoma dodecandrum Genome

“…These Soloist genes play pivotal roles in enhancing plant salt tolerance and response to pathogens [10][11][12]. Furthermore, multiple studies have studied the functional characterization of multiple members of the AP2 family in plant growth and development, including flower [13,14], seed [15,16], and leaf development [17]. TFs belonging to the ERF family are the important downstream regulators of the ethylenemediated stress-response signaling pathways, which are involved in multiple processes, such as fruit ripening [18,19] and the resistance and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, and crosstalk with other hormones [20,21].…”