Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the Protease Inhibitor Gene Families in Tomato.

ABSTRACT: The protease inhibitors (PIs) in plants are involved primarily in defense against pathogens and pests and in response to abiotic stresses. However, information about the PI gene families in tomato (Solanumlycopersicum), one of the most important model plant for crop species, is limited. In this study, in silico analysis identified 55 PI genes and their conserved domains, phylogenetic relationships, and chromosome locations were characterized. According to genetic structure and evolutionary relationships, the PI gene families were divided into seven families. Genome-wide microarray transcription analysis indicated that the expression of SlPI genes can be induced by abiotic (heat, drought, and salt) and biotic (Botrytiscinerea and tomato spotted wilt virus

SUBMITTER: Fan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7017114 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature