GO functional classification of all up-regulated proteins. (XLSX 67 kb

Hongwei Xu (639390)

Hui Wu (219526)

Silin Chen (229899)

Xiaofu Zhou (4007639)

Yi Yang (116183)

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Abstract Background Rhododendron chrysanthum Pall., an endangered species with significant ornamental and medicinal value, is endemic to the Changbai Mountain of China and can also serve as a significant plant resource for investigating the stress tolerance in plants. Proteomics is an effective analytical tool that provides significant information about plant metabolism and gene expression. However, no proteomics data have been reported for R. chrysanthum previously. In alpine tundra, the abiotic stress will lead to a severe over-accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Many alpine plants overcome the severe stresses and protect themselves from the oxidative damage by increasing the ratio and activity of antioxidant enzymes. Results In our study, wild type and domesticated Rhododendron chrysanthum Pall. were used as experimental and control groups, respectively. Proteomics method combined with biochemical approach were applied for the stress tolerance investigation of R. chrysanthum at both protein and molecular level. A total of 1,395 proteins were identified, among which 137 proteins were up-regulate in the experimental group. The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidases (APXs), and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) were significantly higher and the expression of APXs and GPX were also increased in the experimental group. Moreover, the interaction network analysis of these enzymes also reveals that the antioxidant enzymes play important roles in the stress resistance in plants. Conclusions This is the first report of the proteome of Rhododendron chrysanthum Pall., and the data reinforce the notion that the antioxidant system plays a significant role in plant stress survival. Our results also verified that R. chrysanthum is highly resistant to abiotic stress and can serve as a significant resource for investigating stress tolerance in plants. Reviewers This article was reviewed by George V. (Yura) Shpakovski and Ramanathan Sowdhamini

Xiaofu Zhou

Silin Chen

Hui Wu

Yi Yang

Hongwei Xu

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Biochemical and proteomics analyses of antioxidant enzymes reveal the potential stress tolerance in Rhododendron chrysanthum Pall

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