Genome-Wide Analysis and Functional Correlation of Tomato <i>JAZ</i> Genes Under <i>Tuta absoluta</i> Infestation and Nanoparticle-Induced Defense.

ABSTRACT: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) production is increasingly threatened by Tuta absoluta, a destructive pest that compromises yield and quality. To explore sustainable alternatives to conventional insecticides, we investigated the jasmonate-mediated defense pathway by performing a genome-wide characterization of the JAZ gene family in S. lycopersicum. A total of 39 SlJAZ genes were identified and mapped to 12 chromosomes. Detailed analysis revealed conserved motifs, diverse exon-intron structures, four major phylogenetic groups, and the presence of multiple MeJA- and stress-responsive cis-elements. Synteny analysis indicated gene duplication events and evolutionary conservation with Arabidopsis and potato. Small RNA predictions suggested that 33 SlJAZ genes a

SUBMITTER: Haq IU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12564930 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature