Genome-wide analysis of the omega-3 fatty acid desaturase gene family in Gossypium.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of commercial cotton varieties planted worldwide are derived from Gossypium hirsutum, which is a naturally occurring allotetraploid produced by interspecific hybridization of A- and D-genome diploid progenitor species. While most cotton species are adapted to warm, semi-arid tropical and subtropical regions, and thus perform well in these geographical areas, cotton seedlings are sensitive to cold temperature, which can significantly reduce crop yields. One of the common biochemical responses of plants to cold temperatures is an increase in omega-3 fatty acids, which protects cellular function by maintaining membrane integrity. The purpose of our study was to identify and characterize the omega-3 fatty acid desaturase (FAD) gene family in G. hirsutum, with an

SUBMITTER: Yurchenko OP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4245742 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature