Genome-wide identification and expression profiling of WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) genes confer their roles in somatic embryogenesis, growth and abiotic stresses in banana.

ABSTRACT: Plant-specific WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) transcription factors are known to be involved in plant developmental processes, especially in embryogenesis. In this study, a total of thirteen WOX members were identified in the banana (Musa acuminata) genome (MaWOX) and characterized for in-silico analysis. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that these genes were divided into three clades (ancient, intermediate and modern) which reflected the evolutionary history of WOX families. Furthermore, modern clade members have shown higher variations in gene structural features and carried unique conserved motifs (motif 3 and motif 4) when compared to the members of other clades. The differential expression of all 13 MaWOX was observed in early (embryogenic cell suspens

SUBMITTER: Chaudhary R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9556689 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature