Genome-wide characterization of the aldehyde dehydrogenase gene superfamily in soybean and its potential role in drought stress response.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDHs) represent a group of enzymes that detoxify aldehydes by facilitating their oxidation to carboxylic acids, and have been shown to play roles in plant response to abiotic stresses. However, the comprehensive analysis of ALDH superfamily in soybean (Glycine max) has been limited.

Results

In present study, a total of 53 GmALDHs were identified in soybean, and grouped into 10 ALDH families according to the ALDH Gene Nomenclature Committee and phylogenetic analysis. These groupings were supported by their gene structures and conserved motifs. Soybean ALDH superfamily expanded mainly by whole genome duplication/segmental duplications. Gene network analysis identified 1146 putative co-functional genes of 51 GmALDHs. Gene Ontology (GO) enric

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5501352 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature