Inverted repeats dynamics shape Asclepiadoideae (Apocynaceae) Chloroplast genomes: effects on genome size, gene content, structural arrangement, and mutation rate.

Unlabelled: Comparative analyses of chloroplast (cp.) genomes in Asclepiadoideae (Apocynaceae) have previously revealed genome size and gene content variation, primarily linked to inverted repeats (IRs) expansion or contraction and pseudogene formations. In the current study, the cp.

Decoding the CBL gene family in durum wheat: Insights into dual ABA signaling pathways and calcium-mediated drought tolerance.

Calcium signaling is an essential mechanism in plant responses to environmental stressors, facilitated by sensors like the calcineurin B-like (CBL) protein family. This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the CBL gene family in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum), emphasizing their expression patterns in reaction to drought stress and abscisic acid (ABA) treatment.

Insights into TtCIPK gene family and its roles in durum wheat in response to PEG and ABA treatments.

Drought is one of the significant abiotic stresses seriously affecting plant growth and productivity. In this regard, the identification and utilization of genetic factors improving mechanisms of drought tolerance should be of primary importance. Calcineurin B-like interacting protein kinases (CIPKs) are crucial regulators in calcium signaling pathways, mediating plant responses to abiotic stresses.

Genome-wide analysis of the ammonium transporters gene family in Phaseolus vulgaris and its roles in response to drought and salinity stress.

Ammonium and nitrogen are two important sources of inorganic nitrogen that are crucial for the growth and development of plants. The absorption and mobility of ammonium is managed by ammonium transporters (AMTs). In present study, eleven candidates of the AMT family were identified in the bean genome and further characterized.

Exploring the influence of symbiosis between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and beans on potassium uptake and the activity of AKT and HKT genes.

In plants, potassium (K) serves multiple functions, despite being scarce due to strong soil adsorption. This study examined how the presence of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF) like Rhizophagus irregularis and Funneliformis mosseae influenced the absorption and transport of K in bean roots through symbiotic interactions. In a symbiotic relationship, AMF had the potential to enhance potassium absorption and storage in various tissues of bean seedlings.

Genome-wide characterization and expression profiling of MADS-box family genes during organ development and drought stress in Camelina sativa L.

Camelina sativa stands out among oilseed crops due to its remarkable resilience to challenging environmental conditions and its significant potential for biodiesel production. The MADS-box transcription factors play a pivotal role in numerous biological processes within plants, encompassing growth, development, and responses to environmental stressors. In this research, by employing the BLAST, we have successfully identified 325 MADS-box genes within Camelina sativa genome.

Titanium dioxide -mediated regulation of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, pigments, and diosgenin content promotes cold stress tolerance in Trigonella foenum-graecum L.

Abiotic stresses, notably cold stress, significantly influence various aspects of plant development and reproduction. Various approaches have been proposed to counteract the adverse impacts of cold stress on plant productivity. The unique properties of nanoparticles contribute to an enhanced tolerance of plants to challenging conditions.

Insights into the Heat Shock Protein 70 (Hsp70) Family in and Its Roles in Response to Salt Stress.

Hsp70s, a group of heat shock proteins, are ancient proteins that play a crucial part in maintaining the stability of cells when faced with various internal and external stresses. In this research, there are 72 genes present and verified in , all of which exhibit a wide range of physicochemical characteristics. Through evolutionary analysis, the Hsp70 family was categorized into five primary groups, and numerous segmental duplications were anticipated among the genes.

Isolation and Characterization of () Genes in : Insights into the Phenylpropanoid Pathway.

Phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) is a key enzyme regulating the biosynthesis of the compounds of the phenylpropanoid pathway. This study aimed to isolate and characterize genes from Rech.f.

Exogenous 24-epibrassinolide ameliorates tolerance to high-temperature by adjusting the biosynthesis of pigments, enzymatic, non-enzymatic antioxidants, and diosgenin content in fenugreek.

High-temperature stress is widely considered a main plant-growth-limiting factor. The positive effects of 24-epibrassinolide (EBR) as analogs of brassinosteroids (BRs) in modulating abiotic stresses have led this hormone to be referred to as a growth regulator in plants. The current study highlights the influence of EBR on enhancing tolerance to high-temperature and altering the diosgenin content in fenugreek.

Comprehensive Analysis of Calcium Sensor Families, CBL and CIPK, in and Their Expression Profile in Response to Salinity.

Plants have acquired sets of highly regulated and complex signaling pathways to respond to unfavorable environmental conditions during evolution. Calcium signaling, as a vital mechanism, enables plants to respond to external stimuli, including abiotic and biotic stresses, and coordinate the basic processes of growth and development. In the present study, two calcium sensor families, CBL and CIPK, were investigated in a halophyte plant, , with a comprehensive analysis.

Genome-wide analysis of the laccase (LAC) gene family in : A focus on identification, evolution and expression patterns in response to abiotic stresses and ABA treatment.

Laccases are plant enzymes with essential functions during growth and development. These monophenoloxidases are involved in lignin polymerization, and their expression respond to environmental stress. However, studies of laccases in some plants and fungi have highlighted that many structural and functional aspects of these genes are still unknown.

Insights into the Sulfate Transporter Gene Family and Its Expression Patterns in Durum Wheat Seedlings under Salinity.

Sulfate transporters (SULTRs) are an essential plant transporter class responsible for the absorption and distribution of sulfur, an essential plant growth element. SULTRs are also involved in processes related to growth and development and in response to environmental stimuli. In the present study, 22 SULTR family members were identified and characterized in the genome of L.

Genome-Wide Characterization of the Sulfate Transporter Gene Family in Oilseed Crops: and .

Sulfate transporters (SULTRs) are responsible for the uptake of sulfate (SO) ions in the rhizosphere by roots and their distribution to plant organs. In this study, SULTR family members in the genomes of two oilseed crops ( and ) were identified and characterized based on their sequence structures, duplication events, phylogenetic relationships, phosphorylation sites, and expression levels. In total, 36 and 45 putative genes were recognized in the genomes of and , respectively.

Genome-Wide Analysis of Aquaporin Gene Family in and Its Expression Profile in Response to Salt Stress.

During the response of plants to water stresses, aquaporin (AQP) plays a prominent role in membrane water transport based on the received upstream signals. Due to the importance of the AQP gene family, studies have been conducted that investigate the function and regulatory system of these genes. However, many of their molecular aspects are still unknown.

Investigation and Computational Analysis of the Sulfotransferase (SOT) Gene Family in Potato (): Insights into Sulfur Adjustment for Proper Development and Stimuli Responses.

Various kinds of primary metabolisms in plants are modulated through sulfate metabolism, and sulfotransferases (SOTs), which are engaged in sulfur metabolism, catalyze sulfonation reactions. In this study, a genome-wide approach was utilized for the recognition and characterization of SOT family genes in the significant nutritional crop potato ( L.).

Pseudogenization of the chloroplast threonine (trnT-GGU) gene in the sunflower family (Asteraceae).

The chloroplast genome evolves through the course of evolution. Various types of mutational events are found within the chloroplast genome, including insertions-deletions (InDels), substitutions, inversions, gene rearrangement, and pseudogenization of genes. The pseudogenization of the chloroplast threonine (trnT-GGU) gene was previously reported in Cryptomeria japonica (Cupressaceae), Pelargonium × hortorum (Geraniaceae), and Anaphalis sinica and Leontopodium leiolepis of the tribe Gnaphalieae (Asteroideae, Asteraceae).

Cell Signaling in Model Plants 2.0.

Plant cell signaling is an intensive research topic in which reductionist can be achieved when we investigate the systems of model plants [...

Genome-Wide Analysis of Genes in Rice: Expression of the and Genes under Salt Stress.

Potassium (K+), as a vital element, is involved in regulating important cellular processes such as enzyme activity, cell turgor, and nutrient movement in plant cells, which affects plant growth and production. Potassium channels are involved in the transport and release of potassium in plant cells. In the current study, three genes and two genes, along with 11 nonredundant putative genes in the rice genome, were characterized based on their physiochemical properties, protein structure, evolution, duplication, in silico gene expression, and protein-protein interactions.

New Insights Into Structure and Function of Genes in and : A Genome-Wide Comprehensive Analysis.

The gene family, a key plant-specific transcription factor (TF) family, is involved in diverse biological processes including plant defense and growth regulation. Despite TIFY proteins being reported in some plant species, a genome-wide comparative and comprehensive analysis of genes in plant species can reveal more details. In the current study, the members of the gene family were significantly increased by the identification of 18 and six new members using maize and tomato reference genomes, respectively.

Genome-wide comparative analysis of Mg transporter gene family between Triticum turgidum and Camelina sativa.

Magnesium (Mg) as a bimetal plays critical roles in biochemical processes, membrane stability, and enzyme activity. Mg transporters (MGTs) are involving in maintaining Mg homeostasis in cells. Although the MGT family members have been identified in different plant species, there is no comprehensive analysis of the other plants' MGT genes.

Haplotype- and SNP-Based GWAS for Growth and Wood Quality Traits in Trees under Arid Conditions.

The agricultural and forestry productivity of Mediterranean ecosystems is strongly threatened by the adverse effects of climate change, including an increase in severe droughts and changes in rainfall distribution. In the present study, we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and haplotype blocks associated with the growth and wood quality of , a tree species suitable for low-rainfall sites. The study was conducted in a progeny-provenance trial established in an arid site with Mediterranean patterns located in the southern Atacama Desert, Chile.

A genome-wide association study to identify candidate genes for erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be caused by different diseases and controlled by several genetic networks. In this study, to identify the genes related to ED, the expression profiles of normal and ED samples were investigated by the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Seventeen genes were identified as associated genes with ED.