Zinc finger knuckle genes are associated with tolerance to drought and dehydration in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.).

ABSTRACT: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a very important food legume and needs improved drought tolerance for higher seed production in dry environments. The aim of this study was to determine diversity and genetic polymorphism in zinc finger knuckle genes with CCHC domains and their functional analysis for practical improvement of chickpea breeding. Two CaZF-CCHC genes, Ca04468 and Ca07571, were identified as potentially important candidates associated with plant responses to drought and dehydration. To study these genes, various methods were used including Sanger sequencing, DArT (Diversity array technology) and molecular markers for plant genotyping, gene expression analysis using RT-qPCR, and associations with seed-related traits in chickpea plants grown in

SUBMITTER: Khassanova G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11099236 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature