Salix matsudana fatty acid desaturases: Identification, classification, evolution, and expression profiles for development and stress tolerances.

Fatty acid desaturases (FADs) are enzymes that transform carbon‑carbon single bonds into carbon‑carbon double bonds within acyl chains, resulting in the production of unsaturated FAs (UFAs). They are crucial for plant growth, development, and adaptation to environmental stress. In our research, we identified 40 FAD candidates in the Salix matsudana genome, grouping them into seven categories.

Molecular responses to salinity stress in (Koidz) females and males.

Sexual dimorphism has commonly been found in many species. The phenotypes of females and males are different under salinity stress. An F population was selected to compare the differences between males and females.