Genome-wide analysis of the aquaporin genes in melon (Cucumis melo L.).

ABSTRACT: Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is a very important crop throughout the world and has great economic importance, in part due to its nutritional properties. It prefers well-drained soil with low acidity and has a strong demand for water during fruit set. Therefore, a correct water balance-involving aquaporins-is necessary to maintain the plants in optimal condition. This manuscript describes the identification and comparative analysis of the complete set of aquaporins in melon. 31 aquaporin genes were identified, classified and analysed according to the evolutionary relationship of melon with related plant species. The individual role of each aquaporin in the transport of water, ions and small molecules was discussed. Finally, qPCR revealed that almost all melon aquaporins in roots and leaves were

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Zaplana A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7747737 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature