Genome-wide identification and in silico analysis of GSTs reveals hormone mediated stress response in saffron.

ABSTRACT: Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are multifunctional enzymes in plants that facilitate stress management, detoxification of deleterious chemicals, and transport of secondary metabolites. This research performed a genome-wide examination of Crocus sativus (saffron) and discovered 29 GST genes, each possessing conserved N-terminal and C-terminal domains essential for their functionality. Phylogenetic study categorized these genes into subfamilies, including Tau, Phi, Theta, and Lambda, elucidating evolutionary tendencies unique to saffron. Structural research revealed many motifs and domains within the GST family, whereas chromosomal mapping demonstrated gene clustering, suggesting that gene duplication facilitated the growth of this gene family. Analysis of gene promoters identified

SUBMITTER: Bano M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827570 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature