Genome-Wide Analysis of Polygalacturonase Gene Family Reveals Its Role in Strawberry Softening.

ABSTRACT: Fruit softening is a prominent attribute governing both longevity on shelves and commercial worth. Polygalacturonase (PG) plays a major role in strawberry fruit softening. However, the PG gene family in strawberry has not been comprehensively analyzed. In this study, 75 FaPG genes were identified in the octoploid strawberry genome, which were classified into three groups according to phylogenetic analysis. Subcellular localization prediction indicated that FaPGs are mostly localized to the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and chloroplasts. Moreover, the expression of FaPGs during strawberry development and ripening of 'Benihoppe' and its softer mutant was estimated. The results showed that among all 75 FaPGs, most genes exhibited low expression across developm

SUBMITTER: Zhao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11244104 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature