In silico analysis of high affinity potassium transporter (HKT) isoforms in different plants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High affinity potassium transporters (HKTs) are located in the plasma membrane of the vessels and have significant influence on salt tolerance in some plants. They exclude Na(+) from the parenchyma cells to reduce Na(+) concentration. Despite many studies, the underlying regulatory mechanisms and the exact functions of HKTs within different genomic backgrounds are relatively unknown. In this study, various bioinformatics techniques, including promoter analysis, identification of HKT-surrounding genes, and construction of gene networks, were applied to investigate the HKT regulatory mechanism.

Results

Promoter analysis showed that rice HKTs carry ABA response elements. Additionally, jasmonic acid response elements were detected on promoter region of TmHKT1;5. In si

SUBMITTER: Zamani Babgohari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4181754 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature