Abstract
The pairing and synapsis of homologous chromosomes are crucial for their correct segregation during meiosis. The LINC (Linker of Nucleoskeleton and Cytoskeleton) complex can recruit kinesin protein at the nuclear envelope, affecting telomere bouquet formation and homologous pairing. Kinesin-1-like protein Pollen Semi-Sterility1 (PSS1) plays a pivotal role in male meiotic chromosomal behavior and is essential for fertility in rice. However, its exact role in meiosis, especially as kinesin involved in homologous pairing and synapsis, has not been fully elucidated. Here, we generated three pss1 mutants by genome editing technology to dissect PSS1 biological functions in meiosis. The pss1 mutants exhibit alterations in the radial microtubule organization at pachytene and manifest a deficiency in telomere clustering, which is critical for full-length homologous pairing. We reveal that PSS1 serves as a key mediator between chromosomes and cytoskeleton, thereby regulating microtubule organization and transmitting the force to nuclei to facilitate homologous chromosome pairing and synapsis in meiosis.
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