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Title: | Reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis in the model plant foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) subjected to abiotic stress conditions |
Authors: | Kumar, Karunesh Muthamilarasan, Mehanathan Prasad, Manoj |
Keywords: | Abiotic stress Foxtail millet Reference genes Quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR) GeNorm NormFinder Setaria italica |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
Publisher: | Springer |
Citation: | Plant Cell Tiss. Organ Cult., 115(1): 13-22 |
Abstract: | Reference genes are standards for quantifying gene expression through quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR); however, the variation observed in their expression levels is the major hindrance towards realising their effective use. Hence, a systematic validation of reference genes is required to ensure proper normalization. However, no such study has been conducted in foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.)], which has recently emerged as a model crop for genetic and genomic studies. In the present study, 8 commonly used reference genes were evaluated, including 18S ribosomal RNA, elongation factor-1α, Actin2, alpha tubulin, beta tubulin, translation factor, RNA polymerase II and adenine phosphoribosyl transferase. Expression stability of candidate internal control genes was investigated under salinity and dehydration treatments. The results obtained suggested a wide range of Ct values and variable expression of all reference genes. geNorm and NormFinder analysis had revealed that Act2 and RNA POL II are suitable reference genes for salinity stress-related studies and EF-1α and RNA POL II are appropriate internal controls for dehydration stress-related expression analyses. These qualified reference genes has also been validated for relative quantification of 14-3-3 expression analysis which demonstrated their applicability. Thus, this is the first report on selection and validation of superior reference genes for qRT-PCR in foxtail millet under different abiotic stress conditions. |
Description: | Accepted date: 30 April 2013 |
URI: | http://172.16.0.77:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/329 |
ISSN: | 1573-5044 |
Appears in Collections: | Institutional Publications |
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