Abstract:
The
OsTTG1 gene encodes a WD40 domain repeat protein, with its knockout in
Oryza sativa L. known to affect anthocyanin accumulation. However, whether this gene affects other traits remains unclear. In this study,
OsTTG1 was overexpressed in the
Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh.
ttg1 mutant. Results showed that overexpression of
OsTTG1 (
OsTTG1-OE) restored anthocyanin accumulation in leaves and stalks, produced dark brown seeds, and promoted epidermal hair development on leaves, stalks, and calyces. In contrast, the
ttg1 mutant exhibited flowering 3–5 d earlier than both the Col-0 and
OsTTG1-OE strains, while no significant differences in flowering time were observed between Col-0 and
OsTTG1-OE. RNA-seq analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between
OsTTG1-OE and
ttg1 at various developmental stages revealed key gene clusters potentially associated with anthocyanin synthesis (
MKK9,
CYP75B1,
TT8,
GSTF12,
DFR,
F3H,
CHS, and
LDOX), epidermal hair formation (
SPL15,
TCL1,
ETC2,
SPL4,
SPL13A,
ETC3, and
GIS), and flowering regulation (
FLC,
FT,
AGL19,
HDA5, and
LHY). These findings provide an important theoretical basis and reference for understanding the function of
OsTTG1 in
O. sativa.