Genome-wide identi fi cation and characterization of the ZmBED gene family in maize and its putative roles in drought adaptation via rhizosheath formation

Genome-Wide Identification of the Maize TALE Gene Family and Their Expression Analysis Under Low-Phosphorus Response in Maize (Zea mays L.)

A comprehensive genome-wide identification and characterization of the maize TALE gene family were conducted using bioinformatics approaches, followed by an investigation of their transcriptional responses to low-phosphorus (LP) stress, providing valuable insights into the evolutionary characteristics and potential biological functions.

Genome-wide identi fi cation and characterization of the growth-regulating factor gene family in oat ( Avena sativa L.) and functional analysis of AsGRF17 under drought stress

Functional characterization demonstrated that transgenic tobacco plants overexpressing AsGRF17 displayed significantly enhanced drought tolerance compared with wild-type plants, and this study provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying AsGRF17 -mediated drought tolerance in oat.

Genome‑wide analysis of the maize CK1 family and functional characterization of ZmCK1-8 in modulating root architecture and nitrate‑responsive physiological traits under low‑nitrogen conditions

A novel component of the maize nitrogen-signaling network is uncovered and provide a candidate gene for further functional studies on low-nitrogen adaptation in maize.

Genome-Wide Identification of ZmIQM Gene Family and Their Roles in ABA-Mediated Seed Germination in Arabidopsis

Genome-wide identi fi cation and expression divergence of the NDPK gene family in Brassica juncea under abiotic stress

The structural, evolutionary, and expression characteristics of the BjNDPK family are described and candidate genes for future functional studies of abiotic-stress responses in polyploid B. juncea are provided.

Genome-Wide Identification of the Soybean OXS3 Gene Family and Functional Characterization of GmOXS3-1 in Regulating Alkaline Tolerance

The Oxidative Stress 3 (OXS3) gene family encodes plant-specific proteins that play crucial roles in abiotic stress tolerance and chromatin remodeling. However, genome-wide identification and characterization of the OXS3 gene family in soybean have not been systematically conducted. Here, we identified 19 GmOXS3 genes from the soybean genome. Phylogenetic analysis assigned these genes to three subfamilies (I–III). Members within the same subfamily exhibited conserved motif compositions. The promoter regions of GmOXS3 genes contained various cis-acting regulatory elements associated with stress and phytohormone responses. Analysis of transcriptome data revealed that GmOXS3 genes exhibited different expression patterns in various organs. RT-qPCR further confirmed their differential expression under salt and alkaline stresses, with the most pronounced up-regulation observed for GmOXS3-1 and GmOXS3-14 under alkaline stress. Among them, GmOXS3-1 was further characterized, and it negatively regulates alkaline tolerance in soybean hairy roots. These results provide a foundation for elucidating GmOXS3-1-mediated alkaline stress signaling and highlight its potential as a breeding target for improving alkaline tolerance.