Characterization and expression profiles of the ZmLBD gene family in Zea mays.

Background: The Lateral Organ Boundaries Domain (LBD) gene family is a family of plant-specific transcription factors (TFs) that are widely involved in processes such as lateral organ formation, stress response, and nutrient metabolism. However, the function of LBD genes in maize remains poorly understood.

Methods And Results: In this study, a total of 49 ZmLBD genes were identified at the genome-wide level of maize, they were classified into nine branches based on phylogenetic relationships, and all of them were predicted to be nuclear localized.

Identification and expression profiles of the YABBY transcription factors in wheat.

Background: YABBY is a plant-specific transcription factor (TF) that belongs to the zinc finger protein superfamily and is composed of a C2-C2 domain at the N-terminus and a YABBY domain at the C-terminus. It plays a role in plant development and growth.

Methods: In this study, 20 YABBY TFs were identified in the wheat genome.

Transcriptome analysis reveals differentially expressed MYB transcription factors associated with silicon response in wheat.

Silicon plays a vital role in plant growth. However, molecular mechanisms in response to silicon have not previously been studied in wheat. In this study, we used RNA-seq technology to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in wheat seedlings treated with silicon.

Genome-wide identification and expression profiles of ERF subfamily transcription factors in .

The Ethylene-Response Factor (ERF) subfamily transcription factors (TFs) belong to the APETALA2/Ethylene-Responsive Factor (AP2/ERF) superfamily and play a vital role in plant growth and development. However, identification and analysis of the ERF subfamily genes in maize have not yet been performed at genome-wide level. In this study, a total of 76 ERF subfamily TFs were identified and were found to be unevenly distributed on the maize chromosomes.

Genome-wide identification and analysis of the gene family in maize.

As one of the non-selective cation channel gene families, the cyclic nucleotide-gated channel (CNGC) gene family plays a vital role in plant physiological processes that are related to signal pathways, plant development, and environmental stresses. However, genome-wide identification and analysis of the gene family in maize has not yet been undertaken. In the present study, twelve genes were identified in the maize genome, which were unevenly distributed on chromosomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.