Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization and Expression Analysis of the Chalcone Synthase Family in Maize.

ABSTRACT: Members of the chalcone synthase (CHS) family participate in the synthesis of a series of secondary metabolites in plants, fungi and bacteria. The metabolites play important roles in protecting land plants against various environmental stresses during the evolutionary process. Our research was conducted on comprehensive investigation of CHS genes in maize (Zea mays L.), including their phylogenetic relationships, gene structures, chromosomal locations and expression analysis. Fourteen CHS genes (ZmCHS01-14) were identified in the genome of maize, representing one of the largest numbers of CHS family members identified in one organism to date. The gene family was classified into four major classes (classes I-IV) based on their phylogenetic relationships. Most of them contained two exons and

SUBMITTER: Han Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4783895 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature