Genome-wide characterisation of the metallothionein gene family and their expression in response to copper in Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce).
Nyakauru, T.; O'Donovan, O.; O'Neill, D.
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Heavy metal contamination of aquatic environments poses persistent risks to ecosystems and human health. Aquatic macrophytes such as Pistia stratiotes are increasingly used for phytoremediation due to their capacity to accumulate contaminants without displaying symptoms of abiotic stress. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying their metal tolerance remain poorly understood. Metallothioneins (MTs) are cysteine-rich proteins involved in metal binding and detoxification in plants. In this study, genome-wide analysis was performed to identify and characterise candidate MT genes in P. stratiotes and to assess their transcriptional response to copper exposure. Six novel MT genes (PsMT2f, PsMT3a-d, and PsMT4) were identified and classified into MT2, MT3, and MT4 subfamilies based on conserved cysteine motifs and domain architecture. Quantitative real-time PCR showed differential and tissue-specific expression of MT genes in roots and leaves following exposure to copper for up to 4 h. These findings provide the first comprehensive characterisation of the MT gene family in P. stratiotes and demonstrate their potential role in copper tolerance, supporting the application of this species in the phytoremediation of metal-contaminated aquatic systems.
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