Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of Chitinase GH18 Gene Family in <i>Trichoderma longibrachiatum</i> T6 Strain: Insights into Biocontrol of <i>Heterodera avenae</i>.

ABSTRACT: The cereal cyst nematode, Heterodera avena, is responsible for substantial economic losses in the global production of wheat, barley, and other cereal crops. Extracellular enzymes, particularly those from the glycoside hydrolase 18 (GH18) family, such as chitinases secreted by Trichoderma spp., play a crucial role in nematode control. However, the genome-wide analysis of Trichoderma longibrachiatum T6 (T6) GH18 family genes in controlling of H. avenae remains unexplored. Through phylogenetic analysis and bioinformatics tools, we identified and conducted a detailed analysis of 18 GH18 genes distributed across 13 chromosomes. The analysis encompassed gene structure, evolutionary development, protein characteristics, and gene expression profiles follo

SUBMITTER: Duan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12565608 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature