Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the JMJ-C gene family in melon (Cucumis melo L.) reveals their potential role in fruit development.

Background: Proteins with the jumonji (JMJ)-C domain belong to the histone demethylase family and contribute to reverse histone methylation. Although JMJ-C family genes have an essential role in regulating plant growth and development, the characterization of the JMJ-C family genes in melon has not been uncovered.

Results: In this study, a total of 17 JMJ-C proteins were identified in melon (Cucumis melo L.