Abstract
NAR2 (Nitrate assimilation related protein) is a protein chaperone involved in transporting nitrate across membranes. However, the expression pattern and function of NAR2 genes in wheat are still largely unknown. Here, we cloned two TaNAR2 genes (TaNAR2.1 and TaNAR2.2). To assess and compare the functional differences of TaNAR2.1 and TaNAR2.2, we analyzed the subcellular localization and expression pattern of the two genes in wheat under low nitrogen (LN) and high nitrogen (HN) conditions, as well as the nitrate influx and root system architecture of TaNAR2.1 and TaNAR2.2 overexpression wheat under LN and HN. Additionally, we investigated the effects of TaNAR2.1 and TaNAR2.2 overexpression on the growth phenotype, nitrogen uptake and yield of wheat throughout the growth period. There are significant differences in the expression patterns and functions of TaNAR2.1 and TaNAR2.2. TaNAR2.1 is located in the cytoplasm, nucleus and the plasma membrane, whereas TaNAR2.2 is a cytoplasm-specific protein. TaNAR2.1 appears to exhibit larger changes in expression levels and a higher capacity for nitrate influx than TaNAR2.2 under external nitrate supply. Overexpression of TaNAR2.1 significantly improves grain nitrogen use efficiency and increases grain yield, whereas overexpression of TaNAR2.2 enhances vegetative and reproductive growth of wheat roots. These findings indicate that TaNAR2.1 plays a crucial role in wheat nitrogen accumulation and yield, while TaNAR2.2 is pivotal for wheat root growth.
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