Genome-Wide Identification and Functional Characterization of Auxin Response Factor (ARF) Genes in Eggplant.

ABSTRACT: Auxin response factors (ARFs) are important plant transcription factors that are differentially expressed in response to auxin and various abiotic stresses. ARFs play important roles in mediating plant growth and stress responses; however, these factors have not been studied in eggplants. In this study, genome-wide identification and the functional analysis of the ARF gene family in eggplants (Solanum melongena L.) were performed. A total of 20 ARF (SmARF) genes were identified and phylogenetically classified into three groups. Our analysis revealed four functional domains and 10 motifs in these proteins. Subcellular localization showed that the SmARFs localized in the nucleus. To investigate the biological functions of the SmARFs under 2,4-D and salt stress tre

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9181582 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature