Genome-wide identification and functional analysis of the WDR protein family in potato.

ABSTRACT: WD-repeat (WDR) proteins are highly abundant and participate in a seemingly wide range of interactions and cellular functions acting as scaffolding molecules. However, WDR identification in potato has not been conducted so far. In this study, we demonstrated the presence of at least 168 WDR genes in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) which can be subdivided into five discrete clusters (Cluster I-V) and 10 classes inferred from their phylogenetic features of the constituent genes and the distribution of domains. These genes are distributed on all 12 chromosomes, of which chromosome 3 carries the most genes with 26 StWDRs. The expression of potato WDR genes showed tissue specificity with a high expression in carpels, callus and roots, and the expression patterns were obviously diffe

SUBMITTER: Tao N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6825065 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature