The Potential Role of bZIP55/65 in Nitrogen Uptake and Utilization in Cucumber Is Revealed via bZIP Gene Family Characterization.

ABSTRACT: The bZIP (basic leucine zipper) proteins play crucial roles in various biological functions. Nitrogen (N) is an essential element for plant growth, especially in cucumber (Cucumis sativus) due to its shallow roots. However, the regulation of bZIP genes in cucumber nitrogen metabolism has not been studied yet. In this study, we identified a total of 72 bZIP genes (CsbZIPs) in the cucumber genome that could be classified into 13 groups. These genes were unevenly distributed on seven chromosomes, and synteny analysis showed that the CsbZIP genes were expanded in a segmentally duplicating manner. Furthermore, our genome-wide expression analysis suggested that CsbZIP genes had different patterns and that five CsbZIP genes were regulated by nitrogen treatment in both leaves and roots. Con

SUBMITTER: Hua B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10537890 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature