Phylogenetic analyses provide the first insights into the evolution of OVATE family proteins in land plants.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The OVATE gene encodes a nuclear-localized regulatory protein belonging to a distinct family of plant-specific proteins known as the OVATE family proteins (OFPs). OVATE was first identified as a key regulator of fruit shape in tomato, with nonsense mutants displaying pear-shaped fruits. However, the role of OFPs in plant development has been poorly characterized.

Methods

Public databases were searched and a total of 265 putative OVATE protein sequences were identified from 13 sequenced plant genomes that represent the major evolutionary lineages of land plants. A phylogenetic analysis was conducted based on the alignment of the conserved OVATE domain from these 13 selected plant genomes. The expression patterns of tomato SlOFP genes were analysed via quan

SUBMITTER: Liu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4030818 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature