Abstract
VqERF114 regulates stilbene synthesis by interacting with VqMYB35. Resveratrol is a stilbene, an important class of secondary metabolites that accumulates in some plant species, including grapevine. In the plant, these are involved in the response to attack by plant pathogens and, as a component of the human diet, they offer a range of significant health benefits. Stilbene synthase (STS), the key enzyme responsible for resveratrol synthesis, has been characterised in a small number of plant species. However, the regulatory mechanisms for stilbene synthesis are uncertain. Here, an ERF family transcription factor from Chinese wild Vitis quinquangularis, VqERF114, was characterised as an indirect regulator of stilbene synthesis. A transient overexpression assay of VqERF114 in grapevine leaves led to increased STS expression and stilbene accumulation. However, VqERF114 did not bind to the promoters of VqSTSs but the MYB transcription factor, VqMYB35, did interact with VqERF114. This interaction was confirmed by a yeast two-hybrid assay and bimolecular fluorescence complementation. Furthermore, VqMYB35 showed activation effects on the expressions of VqSTS15, VqSTS28, VqSTS42 and VqSTS46 by binding directly to the MBS elements in their promoters. Co-overexpression of VqERF114 and VqMYB35 resulted in higher VqSTSs expression and more stilbene synthesis. These results demonstrate that VqERF114 regulates stilbene synthesis by interacting with VqMYB35.
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