Genomic investigation of duplication, functional conservation, and divergence in the LRR-RLK Family of Saccharum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) holds exceptional global significance as a vital crop, serving as a primary source of sucrose, bioenergy, and various by-products. The optimization of sugarcane breeding by fine-tuning essential traits has become crucial for enhancing crop productivity and stress resilience. Leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases (LRR-RLK) genes present promising targets for this purpose, as they are involved in various aspects of plant development and defense processes.

Results

Here, we present a detailed overview of phylogeny and expression of 288 (495 alleles) and 312 (1365 alleles) LRR-RLK genes from two founding Saccharum species, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis categorized these genes into 15 subfamilies, revealing considerable expansion or

SUBMITTER: Ding H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10854099 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature