Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of the MADS-box gene family in grass pea (Lathyrus sativus) under salt stress conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The MADS-box gene family possesses significant potential to improve crop production under harsh conditions by regulating growth, development, and the expression of floral organs. The grass pea (Lathyrus sativus), a crop grown predominantly in arid and semi-arid regions, could benefit greatly from the functions of MADS-box genes, which are not yet well characterized in this promising plant.

Results

In this study, a comprehensive analysis of all MADS-box genes in grass pea was performed at both the genomic and transcriptomic levels. A total of 46 genes were identified and classified based on their MADS-box domains. A comparative phylogenetic analysis with apple, Arabidopsis, and rice categorized the grass pea genes into 31 type I genes (M α , M β , M γ ) and 15 type

SUBMITTER: Abdelsattar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12096561 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature