Genome-Wide Identification of the Maize Chitinase Gene Family and Analysis of Its Response to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Chitinases, enzymes belonging to the glycoside hydrolase family, play a crucial role in plant growth and stress response by hydrolyzing chitin, a natural polymer found in fungal cell walls. This study aimed to identify and analyze the maize chitinase gene family, assessing their response to various biotic and abiotic stresses to understand their potential role in plant defense mechanisms and stress tolerance.

Methods

We employed bioinformatics tools to identify 43 chitinase genes in the maize B73_V5 genome. These genes were characterized for their chromosomal positions, gene and protein structures, phylogenetic relationships, functional enrichment, and collinearity. Based on previous RNA-seq data, the analysis assessed the expression patterns of these g

SUBMITTER: Wang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11507598 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature