Characterization of B-box family genes and their expression profiles under abiotic stresses in the Melilotus albus.

ABSTRACT: B-box (BBX) proteins are one of the zinc-finger transcription factor that plays a critical role in plant development, growth, and multiple stress responses. Although BBX genes have been reported in many model organisms, no comprehensive study has yet been conducted on the BBX genes in Melilotus albus, and the biological functions of this family remain unknown. In this study, a total of 20 BBX (MaBBX) genes were identified in M. albus and were phylogenetically divided into five clades. BBX members within the same clade showed similar conserved domain, suggesting similarity of potential biological function. Analysis of MaBBX conserved motifs showed that every subfamily contained two common motifs. Distribution mapping shows that BBX proteins are nonr

SUBMITTER: Nian L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9559383 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature