Evolution and amplification of the trehalose-6-phosphate synthase gene family in Theaceae.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trehalose-6-phosphate synthase (TPS) is an essential enzyme involved in the production of trehalose, and the genes associated with TPS are crucial for various processes such as growth, development, defense mechanisms, and resistance to stress. However, there has been no documentation regarding the evolution and functional roles of the TPS gene family within Theaceae.

Results

Here, we uncovered the lineage-specific evolution of TPS genes in Theaceae. A total of 102 TPS genes were discovered across ten Theaceae species with sequenced genomes. Consistent with the previous classification, our phylogenetic analysis indicated that the TPS genes in Theaceae can be categorized into two primary subfamilies and six distinct clades (I, II-1, II-2, II-3, II-4, II-5), with cla

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921518 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature