MADS-Box Family Genes in Lagerstroemia indica and Their Involvement in Flower Development.

ABSTRACT: MADS-box is a key transcription factor regulating the transition to flowering and flower development. Lagerstroemia indica 'Xiang Yun' is a new cultivar of crape myrtle characterized by its non-fruiting nature. To study the molecular mechanism underlying the non-fruiting characteristics of 'Xiang Yun', 82 MADS-box genes were identified from the genome of L. indica. The physicochemical properties of these genes were examined using bioinformatics methods, and their expression as well as endogenous hormone levels at various stages of flower development were analyzed. The results showed that LiMADS genes were primarily classified into two types: type I and type II, with the majority being type II that contained an abundance of cis-acting elements in their promoters. By scr

SUBMITTER: Qiao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10934564 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature