Genome-Wide Identification of the SUN Gene Family in Melon (Cucumis melo) and Functional Characterization of Two CmSUN Genes in Regulating Fruit Shape Variation.

ABSTRACT: Melon (Cucumis melo) is an important economic crop cultivated worldwide. A unique SUN gene family plays a crucial role in regulating plant growth and fruit development, but many SUN family genes and their function have not been well-characterized in melon. In the present study, we performed genome-wide identification and bioinformatics analysis and identified 24 CmSUN family genes that contain integrated and conserved IQ67 domain in the melon genome. Transcriptome data analysis and qRT-PCR results showed that most CmSUNs are specifically enriched in melon reproductive organs, such as young flowers and ovaries. Through genetic transformation in melons, we found that overexpression of CmSUN23-24 and CmSUN25-26-27c led to an increased fruit sha

SUBMITTER: Ma M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9785357 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature