The GRAS gene family in watermelons: identification, characterization and expression analysis of different tissues and root-knot nematode infestations.

ABSTRACT: The family of GRAS plant-specific transcription factor plays diverse roles in numerous biological processes. Despite the identification and characterization of GRAS genes family in dozens of plant species, until now, GRAS members in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) have not been investigated comprehensively. In this study, using bioinformatic analysis, we identified 37 GRAS genes in the watermelon genome (ClGRAS). These genes are classified into 10 distinct subfamilies based on previous research, and unevenly distributed on 11 chromosomes. Furthermore, a complete analysis was conducted to characterize conserved motifs and gene structures, which revealed the members within same subfamily that have analogous conserved gene structure and motif composition. Additionally, the expression pa

SUBMITTER: Lv G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8164414 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature