FtsH proteases confer protection against salt and oxidative stress in Medicago sativa L.

Plant filamentation temperature-sensitive H (FtsH) proteins are ATP-dependent zinc proteases that play an important role in regulating abiotic stress adaptions. Here we explore their potential role in abiotic stress tolerance in alfalfa, an important legume crop. Genomic analysis revealed seventeen MsFtsH genes in five clusters, which generally featured conserved domains and gene structures.

Genome-wide identification and characterization of filamentation temperature-sensitive H (FtsH) genes and expression analysis in response to multiple stresses in Medicago truncatula.

Background: Filamentation temperature-sensitive H (FtsH) is an AAA ATP-dependent protease that plays a vital role in plant environmental adaption and tolerance. However, little is known about the function of the FtsH gene family in the most important legume model plant, Medicago truncatula.

Methods And Results: To identify and investigate the potential stress adaptation roles of FtsH gene family in M.

Identification of QTL and candidate genes associated with biomass yield and Feed Quality in response to water deficit in alfalfa ( L.) using linkage mapping and RNA-Seq.

Biomass yield and Feed Quality are the most important traits in alfalfa ( L.), which directly affect its economic value. Drought stress is one of the main limiting factors affecting alfalfa production worldwide.

Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of UDP-glycosyltransferase genes associated with secondary metabolism in alfalfa ( L.).

Uridine diphosphate glycosyltransferases (UGTs) are enzymes that catalyze glycosylation modifications and play an essential role in regulating plant metabolism. Alfalfa ( L.) is the most important legume in the world due to its high yields and protein content; however, the genes in alfalfa have not yet been studied.