biostudies-literatureGao YNational Natural Science Foundation of China1234https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12562852biostudies-literatureUnknown16(10)<h4>Background</h4>Cryptochromes (CRYs) are not only blue-light receptors in plants but also participate in abiotic stress responses, making them essential for plant growth and development.<h4>Methods</h4>In this study, the <i>CRY</i> gene family in potato (<i>StCRY</i>) was identified and analyzed using bioinformatics approaches, and the expression patterns of <i>StCRY</i> genes under different abiotic stresses were validated through transcriptome datasets and RT-qPCR analysis.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 7 <i>StCRY</i> genes were identified, unevenly distributed across 4 chromosomes. The <i>StCRY</i> genes exhibit conserved structures, with predicted subcellular localization primarily in the nucleus, cytoplasm, and plastids. Promoter region analysis revealed the significant presence of <i>GenesGenome-Wide Identification of the <i>CRY</i> Gene Family in <i>Solanum tuberosum</i> and Response to Abiotic Stresses.PMC12562852No.32160702Yang XLi YLv XGao YLi KfalseGenome-Wide Identification of the <i>CRY</i> Gene Family in <i>Solanum tuberosum</i> and Response to Abiotic Stresses.<h4>Background</h4>Cryptochromes (CRYs) are not only blue-light receptors in plants but also participate in abiotic stress responses, making them essential for plant growth and development.<h4>Methods</h4>In this study, the <i>CRY</i> gene family in potato (<i>StCRY</i>) was identified and analyzed using bioinformatics approaches, and the expression patterns of <i>StCRY</i> genes under different abiotic stresses were validated through transcriptome datasets and RT-qPCR analysis.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 7 <i>StCRY</i> genes were identified, unevenly distributed across 4 chromosomes. The <i>StCRY</i> genes exhibit conserved structures, with predicted subcellular localization primarily in the nucleus, cytoplasm, and plastids. Promoter region analysis revealed the significant presence of <i>2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Oct2026-05-14T03:22:37.038Z2026-05-14T03:12:33.735ZS-EPMC125628524115345110.3390/genes16101234