Trehalose-6-phosphate synthase gene expression analysis under abiotic and biotic stresses in bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria).

ABSTRACT: Trehalose (Tre) is a non-disaccharide that regulates environmental stress tolerance in animals and plants, and is synthesized by Trehalose-6-phosphate synthase (TPS). This study aimed to analyze TPS genes in bottle gourd as this species has not been investigated before despite its economic importance and health benefits. Six TPS genes in Lagenaria siceraria (LsTPS) were identified and found to be distributed across six chromosomes. The LsTPS genes were categorized into Classes I and II based on their homology with Arabidopsis, rice, cucumber, watermelon, and tomato. Variable exon numbers were found in the LsTPS genes, with more exons in Class II than in Class I genes. GO term enrichment and cis-regulatory element analyses indicated that LsTPS genes participate in Tre synthesis and environm

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11885663 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature