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Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
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Spectroscopy is a branch of science dealing the study of interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy refers to absorption spectroscopy or reflect spectroscopy in the UV-VIS spectral region.
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy is an analytical method that can measure the amount of light received by the analyte.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
Genetic intensification: Africa RISING science, innovations and technologies with scaling potential from the Ethiopian Highlands
1. Genetic intensification: Africa RISING science, innovations and technologies with
scaling potential from the Ethiopian Highlands
Negussie Tadesse(ICARDA), Kalpana Sharma(CIP), Frédéric Baudron(CIMMYT), Seid Ahmed(ICARDA), Yetsedaw Aynewa(ICARDA), Addisu Asfaw(ILRI), Temesgen Alene(ILRI),
Mohamed Ebrahim(ILRI) , Workneh Dubale(ILRI), Kindu Mekonnen (ILRI) and Peter Thorne(ILRI)
Key messages
• Genetic intensification ensures increased production with little or no
increase in the amount of land devoted to crop production
• Crop diversification ensures sustainable production and incomes
• Wheat Barley, food legumes and potato are key commodities in mixed
farming system
• Important for food, nutrition, feed and income generation
• Integration of potato with cereal-legume based farming improves soil
nutrients, plant health and productivity
We thank farmers and local partners in Africa RISING sites for their contributions to this
research. We also acknowledge the support of all donors which globally support the work of
the CGIAR centers and their partners through their contributions to the CGIAR system
Objectives and approach
Objectives:
• To identify high yielding, farmer and industry preferred varieties for
future scaling out
• To establish decentralized seed production and knowledge transfer system
• To identify innovative cropping systems combining with minimum
negative impacts on the environment
• To build the capacity of farmers and partners
Approaches :
• PVS-PPB was conducted in two Kebeles in each Africa RISING (AR) sites
Sinana,Maichew, Basonaworana and Lemo
• Male and female farmers participated in variety evaluations
• Mid-and End-season evaluation of the crops
Test crops:
Cereals: bread & durum wheat; food & malt barley
Food Legume: faba bean, lentil, field pea
Potato
Key results
• 21 farmers preferred crop technologies (improved varieties and associated
practices) identified
• 308 tons of early generation seed of selected varieties multiplied by farmers
for technology scaling in phase II
• Improved post harvest management of Potato (DLS) and legumes
(PICs)demonstrated to participant farmers
•DLS is adopted by some farmers
• Capacity (knowledge) of farmers, extension workers and other stakeholders
(2200) on improved crop technologies developed (field day, on the job
training , theoretical and practical training sessions)
Fig.3. Faba bean seed multiplication on farmers’ fields using improved production package
(improved variety, agronomic practices and integrated galls disease management (A and C),
farmers’ faba bean crop (farmers’ variety + local production practice) heavily attacked by the
disease (B and D –top and bottom right side) at Tsehibet Kebele, Endamehoni, Tigray,
2015/16 cropping season.
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Fig. 2. Crops production increment through genetic intensification (production increase with no
increase in the amount of land devoted to cereal-legume-potato production in Ethiopia: A
model to increased food production with SI .
Fig. 1. Yield gap of cereal (A), highland food legumes (B) and potato (C) in Ethiopia.
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Africa RISING in the Ethiopian Highlands
Significance and scaling potential
• Identified improved crop technologies increase productivity of barley,
wheat, faba bean, field pea, lentil and potato by 3.7, 3.1, 2.5, 1.8, 1.8
and 41 tons/ha respectively.
• Seed growers organized to multiply seeds
• About174,641 farm households will be reached with CLP interventions
in four regions through scaling out/up in phase II project period
• The intervention narrow the yield and knowledge gaps in the action
sites and surrounding areas
Core partners
This poster is licensed for use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Licence. January 2017