Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization Analysis of WUSCHEL-Related Homeobox Family in Melon (Cucumis melo L.).

ABSTRACT: WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) proteins are very important in controlling plant development and stress responses. However, the WOX family members and their role in response to abiotic stresses are largely unknown in melon (Cucumis melo L.). In this study, 11 WOX (CmWOX) transcript factors with conserved WUS and homeobox motif were identified and characterized, and subdivided into modern clade, ancient clade and intermediate clade based on bioinformatic and phylogenetic analysis. Evolutionary analysis revealed that the CmWOX family showed protein variations in Arabidopsis, tomato, cucumber, melon and rice. Alignment of protein sequences uncovered that all CmWOXs had the typical homeodomain, which consisted of conserved amino acids. Cis-element analysis showed that CmWOX

SUBMITTER: Tang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10419029 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature