Identification of the Maize LEA Gene Family and Its Relationship with Kernel Dehydration.

ABSTRACT: Maize, the most widely planted and highest yielding of the three major crops in the world, requires the development and breeding of new varieties to accommodate the shift towards mechanized harvesting. However, the moisture content of kernels during harvest poses a significant challenge to mechanized harvesting, leading to seed breakage and increased storage costs. Previous studies highlighted the importance of LEA (Late Embryogenesis Abundant) members in regulating kernel dehydration. In this study, we aimed to gain a better understanding of the relationship between the LEA family and grain dehydration in maize. Through expression pattern analysis of maize, we identified 52 LEA genes (ZmLEAs) distributed across 10 chromosomes, organized into seven subgroups based on phylogen

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10647770 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature