Genome-wide identification of SERK genes in apple and analyses of their role in stress responses and growth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Somatic embryogenesis receptor-like kinases (SERKs) are leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases associated with various signaling pathways. These kinases have a relationship with stress signals, and they are also believed to be important for regulating plant growth. However, information about this protein family in apple is limited.

Results

Twelve apple SERK genes distributed across eight chromosomes were identified. These genes clustered into three distinct groups in a phylogenetic analysis. All of the encoded proteins contained typical SERK domains. The chromosomal locations, gene/protein structures, synteny, promoter sequences, protein-protein interactions, and physicochemical characteristics of MdSERK genes were analyzed. Bioinformatics analyses demonstrated

SUBMITTER: Zheng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6307271 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature