biostudies-literatureUnknown24(1)Jiao Y<h4>Background</h4>KNOTTED1-like homeobox (KNOX) genes, plant-specific homologous box transcription factors (TFs), play a central role in regulating plant growth, development, organ formation, and response to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, a comprehensive genome-wide identification of the KNOX genes in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), the fastest growing plant, has not yet been conducted, and the specific biological functions of this family remain unknown.<h4>Results</h4>The expression profiles of 24 KNOX genes, divided into two subfamilies, were determined by integrating Moso bamboo genome and its transcriptional data. The KNOX gene promoters were found to contain several light and stress-related cis-acting elements. Synteny analysis revealed stronger similarity with rice KNOX gBMC plant biology213https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10962149biostudies-literatureGenome-wide analysis of the KNOX gene family in Moso bamboo: insights into their role in promoting the rapid shoot growth.PMC10962149Zhang ZTan JGuo HRamakrishnan MYing YJiao YHuang BfalseGenome-wide analysis of the KNOX gene family in Moso bamboo: insights into their role in promoting the rapid shoot growth.<h4>Background</h4>KNOTTED1-like homeobox (KNOX) genes, plant-specific homologous box transcription factors (TFs), play a central role in regulating plant growth, development, organ formation, and response to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, a comprehensive genome-wide identification of the KNOX genes in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), the fastest growing plant, has not yet been conducted, and the specific biological functions of this family remain unknown.<h4>Results</h4>The expression profiles of 24 KNOX genes, divided into two subfamilies, were determined by integrating Moso bamboo genome and its transcriptional data. The KNOX gene promoters were found to contain several light and stress-related cis-acting elements. Synteny analysis revealed stronger similarity with rice KNOX g2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Mar2026-07-15T14:54:02.806Z2025-04-07T10:38:38.363ZS-EPMC109621493852845310.1186/s12870-024-04883-2