In silico identification and functional annotation of universal stress protein (USP) gene family in Chenopodium quinoa.

ABSTRACT: Quinoa is a resilient crop with significant genetic diversity, enabling it to thrive in various climates. This study focuses on the Universal Stress Protein (USP) gene family in quinoa. It helps plants maintain homeostasis in response to drought, high salinity, extreme temperatures, and scavenging reactive oxygen species. The research conducted a genome-wide analysis of C. quinoa USP genes (CqUSPs). The gene structure, distribution of motifs, phylogenetic history, and duplication of CqUSPs were analysed. Analysis of cis-elements, protein-protein interactions, and micro-RNAs that target CqUSPs revealed important insights into the regulatory mechanisms, functional associations and post-transcriptional control of these genes. We have identified 41 sequences inside the allotetraploid genome. D

SUBMITTER: Imran H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12104411 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature