Genome-wide survey and expression profiles of the AP2/ERF family in castor bean (Ricinus communis L.).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The AP2/ERF transcription factor, one of the largest gene families in plants, plays a crucial role in the regulation of growth and development, metabolism, and responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Castor bean (Ricinus communis L., Euphobiaceae) is one of most important non-edible oilseed crops and its seed oil is broadly used for industrial applications. The available genome provides a great chance to identify and characterize the global information on AP2/ERF transcription factors in castor bean, which might provide insights in understanding the molecular basis of the AP2/ERF family in castor bean.

Results

A total of 114 AP2/ERF transcription factors were identified based on the genome in castor bean. According to the number of the AP2/ERF domain, the conser

SUBMITTER: Xu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4046667 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature