Genome-wide identification of AP2/ERF transcription factor-encoding genes in California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) and their expression profiles in response to methyl jasmonate.

ABSTRACT: With respect to the biosynthesis of plant alkaloids, that of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs) has been the most investigated at the molecular level. Previous investigations have shown that the biosynthesis of BIAs is comprehensively regulated by WRKY and bHLH transcription factors, while promoter analyses of biosynthesis enzyme-encoding genes have also implicated the involvement of members of the APETALA2/ethylene responsive factor (AP2/ERF) superfamily. To investigate the physiological roles of AP2/ERF transcription factors in BIA biosynthesis, 134 AP2/ERF genes were annotated using the draft genome sequence data of Eschscholzia californica (California poppy) together with transcriptomic data. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that these genes could be classified into 20 AP2, 5 RAV, 47 DR

SUBMITTER: Yamada Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7582171 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature