Comprehensive Analysis of Genes Across the Genome Uncovers Potential Functions in Sexual Reproduction and Abiotic Stress Tolerance.

The Domain of Unknown Function 506 () belongs to the PD-(D/E) XK nuclease superfamily and has been reported to play critical roles in growth and development as well as responses to abiotic stresses. However, the function of genes in () remains unclear. In this study, a total of 18 genes were identified and randomly distributed across eight chromosomes, categorized into four subfamilies. Analyzing their promoter sequences has uncovered various stress-responsive elements, such as those for drought, methyl jasmonate (MeJA), and abscisic acid (ABA). and exhibit significantly enhanced expression in response to heat and drought stress. Protein interaction predictions indicate that Bra000098 homolog, At2g38820, is interacting with ERF012 and PUB48 and is involved in abiotic stress regulation. Furthermore, gene expression profiling has identified with a high expression level in flowers and significantly decreased in female sterile mutants. Protein interaction prediction further revealed that its homolog, At4g32480, interacts with MYB and AGL proteins, suggesting the potential roles in female gametophyte development. The current study enhances our understanding of the functional roles of , providing significant insights that are valuable in investigating sexual reproduction and abiotic stress responses in .