Genome-wide characterization of the Eceriferum (CER) gene family in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.).

ABSTRACT: The Eceriferum (CER) gene family plays a crucial role in mitigating non-stomatal water loss and enhancing plant resilience to abiotic stresses, particularly drought and salinity. A comprehensive understanding of CER gene composition and expression dynamics is thereby, fundamental for developing stress-resilient crop varieties. In this study, we identified 12 CER genes in the barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) genome through an extensive genome-wide analysis. These genes were mapped across multiple chromosomes, and phylogenetic classification delineated them into distinct subgroups, reflecting their evolutionary divergence. Structural analyses, including exon-intron architecture, conserved motif composition, and protein domain organization, revealed a high degree of conservation within subfamilies

SUBMITTER: Panahi B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12216423 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature