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Key message <p>We revealed essential roles of <i>GmCDC7</i> in modulating seed size/weight and seed protein/oil content in soybean, presenting potential new targets for improving yield and quality of soybean and other crops.</p> Abstract <p>Seed size/weight is a critical factor determining crop yield; however, a limited number of genes regulating this trait have been characterized in soybean. In this study, we identified a <i>Glycine max CELL DIVISION CYCLE 7</i> (<i>GmCDC7</i>) and revealed its essential roles in seed development. The putative GmCDC7 was highly conserved in both sequences and structure across various species. <i>GmCDC7</i> transcripts were detectable in multiple tissues, with peak expression occurring during early seed development, while the GmCDC7 proteins were predominantly localized within the nucleus. CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout of <i>GmCDC7</i> led to a significant increase in seed size and 100-seed weight, while overexpression of this gene resulted in a reduction in both seed size and weight. Further cytological analysis demonstrated that <i>GmCDC7</i> promoted cell expansion and inhibited cell proliferation in seeds. Notably, the gene-edited <i>gmcdc7</i> mutants showed a substantial increase in protein content alongside a reduction in oil content in seeds. Correspondingly, transcriptomic analyses revealed that <i>GmCDC7</i> may significantly influence multifaceted regulatory pathways related to cell cycle-related activities, storage protein accumulation, and lipid transport and metabolism during seed development. These findings suggest that <i>GmCDC7</i> plays pivotal roles in modulating seed size/weight and quality, offering new gene resources and insights into biotechnological strategies for soybean breeding.</p>

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GmCDC7 is involved in coordinating seed size and quality in soybean

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    2025年9月19日

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  • Ce Yang,
  • Bingbing Li,
  • Hongqiang Yu,
  • Yan Wang,
  • Zhenghong An,
  • Manying Chen,
  • Chaoying He

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Key message

We revealed essential roles of GmCDC7 in modulating seed size/weight and seed protein/oil content in soybean, presenting potential new targets for improving yield and quality of soybean and other crops.

Abstract

Seed size/weight is a critical factor determining crop yield; however, a limited number of genes regulating this trait have been characterized in soybean. In this study, we identified a Glycine max CELL DIVISION CYCLE 7 (GmCDC7) and revealed its essential roles in seed development. The putative GmCDC7 was highly conserved in both sequences and structure across various species. GmCDC7 transcripts were detectable in multiple tissues, with peak expression occurring during early seed development, while the GmCDC7 proteins were predominantly localized within the nucleus. CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout of GmCDC7 led to a significant increase in seed size and 100-seed weight, while overexpression of this gene resulted in a reduction in both seed size and weight. Further cytological analysis demonstrated that GmCDC7 promoted cell expansion and inhibited cell proliferation in seeds. Notably, the gene-edited gmcdc7 mutants showed a substantial increase in protein content alongside a reduction in oil content in seeds. Correspondingly, transcriptomic analyses revealed that GmCDC7 may significantly influence multifaceted regulatory pathways related to cell cycle-related activities, storage protein accumulation, and lipid transport and metabolism during seed development. These findings suggest that GmCDC7 plays pivotal roles in modulating seed size/weight and quality, offering new gene resources and insights into biotechnological strategies for soybean breeding.