Genome-wide identification, characterization and expression analysis of HAK genes and decoding their role in responding to potassium deficiency and abiotic stress in Medicago truncatula.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The HAK family is the largest potassium (K⁺) transporter family, vital in K⁺ uptake, plant growth, and both plant biotic and abiotic stress responses. Although HAK family members have been characterized and functionally investigated in many species, these genes are still not studied in detail in Medicago truncatula, a good model system for studying legume genetics.

Methods

In this study, we screened the M. truncatula HAK family members (MtHAKs). Furthermore, we also conducted the identification, phylogenetic analysis, and prediction of conserved motifs of MtHAKs. Moreover, we studied the expression levels of MtHAKs under K⁺ deficiency, drought, and salt stresses using quantitative real-time

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9509677 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature