Genome-wide characterization and stress-responsive expression analysis of the cinnamoyl-CoA reductase gene family in soybean.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cinnamoyl-CoA reductase (CCR) catalyzes the first step in lignin biosynthesis and is crucial for plant development and stress response. Although CCR genes are characterized in many plants, a complete analysis of the soybean CCR family and its response to abiotic stress is limited.

Methods

We identified soybean CCR genes genome-wide using bioinformatics. Phylogenetics, gene structures, motifs, chromosomal distribution, and synteny were analyzed. Promoter regions were checked for cis elements. Expression patterns were studied across tissues and under four abiotic stresses (salt, alkaline, drought, and osmotic) using transcriptome data.

Results

Fifteen CCR genes (GmCCR1-GmCCR15) were identified in the soybean genome, distributed across 12 chromosomes. P

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12439495 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature