Genome-wide identification of potassium transporters and channels in Malus domestica genome.

ABSTRACT: Potassium (K⁺) is an essential nutrient for plants. It contributes to most physiological and biochemical pathways for plant metabolism, growth, and development. It is the most available plant nutrient, comprising 10-15% of plant weight. Plants have a sophisticated system of K⁺ transporters and channels for distribution in plant body. Apple is one of the most consumed fruits in the world. Its fruit quality and yield are positively affected by K⁺. However, limited information is available about K⁺ transport systems in Apple. In this study, 47 candidate genes (26 K⁺ transporters and 21 K⁺ channels) have been identified in Apple (Malus domestica) genome. The phylogenetic comparisons with other plants (Glycine max, Arabidopsis th

SUBMITTER: Waqas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12464293 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature