Variation in intron length in caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT) in Vanilla species (Orchidaceae)

Besse Pascale, Da Silva Denis, Bory Séverine, Noirot Michel, Grisoni Michel. 2009. Variation in intron length in caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT) in Vanilla species (Orchidaceae). Plant Science, 176 (4) : 425-460.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2008.12.014

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Quartile : Q2, Sujet : PLANT SCIENCES / Quartile : Q3, Sujet : BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Résumé : Variation in intron length in caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT) in Vanilla was studied and demonstrated that COMT genes in Vanilla are organized with four exons and three introns. At least two to four different versions (either allelic or paralogous) of the COMT multigenic family in the genus Vanilla (in terms of intron sizes) were detected. The three introns were differentially variable, with intron-1 being the most length-polymorphic. Patterns of variations were in accordance with known phylogenetic relationships in the genus obtained with neutral markers. In particular, the genus displayed a strong Old World versus New World differentiation with American fragrant species being characterized by a specific 99 bp intron-1 size-variant and a unique 226 bp intron-3 variant. Conversely, leafless species of the genus displayed unexpected variations in intron lengths. Due to their role in primary (lignin) and secondary (phenolics, e.g., vanillin, alkaloids) metabolisms, COMT genes might not be neutral markers, and represent candidate functional markers for resistance, aromatic or medicinal properties of Vanilla species. Investigating the orthologous/paralogous status of the different genes revealed (in terms of intron size) will allow the evolution of the COMT genes to be studied.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : Vanilla, PCR, variation génétique, phylogénie, séquence nucléotidique, intron, acide caféique

Mots-clés géographiques Agrovoc : La Réunion, France

Classification Agris : F30 - Génétique et amélioration des plantes
F62 - Physiologie végétale - Croissance et développement

Champ stratégique Cirad : Axe 1 (2005-2013) - Intensification écologique

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