Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress.

ABSTRACT: HD-Zip (homeodomain-leucine zipper) transcription factors play a crucial role in plant growth, development, and stress response; however, the HD-Zip gene family of Coix lacryma-jobi L. has not been identified. In this study, a total of 40 HD-Zip gene family members were identified in the genome of Coix. According to phylogenetic analysis, the Coix HD-Zip gene was divided into four subfamilies (I-IV), of which the HD-Zip I subfamily can be further divided into five branches. Moreover, HD-Zip members of the same subfamily usually share similar gene structures and conserved motifs. The transcription factor binding site enrichment analysis showed that there are many motifs for binding with transcription factors such as ERF (Ethylene responsive f

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12073142 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature