Genome-wide survey and expression analysis of the putative non-specific lipid transfer proteins in Brassica rapa L.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plant non-specific lipid transfer proteins (nsLtps) are small, basic proteins encoded by multigene families and have reported functions in many physiological processes such as mediating phospholipid transfer, defense reactions against phytopathogens, the adaptation of plants to various environmental conditions, and sexual reproduction. To date, no genome-wide overview of the Brassica rapa nsLtp (BrnsLtp) gene family has been performed. Therefore, as the first step and as a helpful strategy to elucidate the functions of BrnsLtps, a genome-wide study for this gene family is necessary.

Methodology/principal finding

In this study, a total of 63 putative BrnsLtp genes were identified through a comprehensive in silico analysis of the whole genome of B. rapa. Based on th

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3908880 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature