The Lipoxygenase Gene Family in Poplar: Identification, Classification, and Expression in Response to MeJA Treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lipoxygenases (LOXs) are important dioxygenases in cellular organisms. LOXs contribute to plant developmental processes and environmental responses. However, a systematic and comprehensive analysis has not been focused on the LOX gene family in poplar. Therefore, in the present study, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the LOX gene family in poplar.

Results

Using bioinformatics methods, we identified a total of 20 LOX genes. These LOX genes were clustered into two subfamilies. The gene structure and motif composition of each subfamily were relatively conserved. These genes are distributed unevenly across nine chromosomes. The PtLOX gene family appears to have expanded due to high tandem and low segmental duplication events. Microarray analysis showed that a

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4415952 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature