A Comprehensive Analysis In Silico of KCS Genes in Maize Revealed Their Potential Role in Response to Abiotic Stress.

ABSTRACT: β-ketoacyl-CoA synthase (KCS) enzymes play a pivotal role in plants by catalyzing the first step of very long-chain fatty acid (VLCFA) biosynthesis. This process is crucial for plant development and stress responses. However, the understanding of KCS genes in maize remains limited. In this study, we present a comprehensive analysis of ZmKCS genes, identifying 29 KCS genes that are unevenly distributed across nine maize chromosomes through bioinformatics approaches. These ZmKCS proteins varied in length and molecular weight, suggesting functional diversity. Phylogenetic analysis categorized 182 KCS proteins from seven species into six subgroups, with maize showing a closer evolutionary relationship to other monocots. Collinearity analysis revealed 102 gene pairs between

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11676716 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature