Systematic Analysis of Cotton RING E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Genes Reveals Their Potential Involvement in Salt Stress Tolerance.

The Really Interesting New Gene (RING) E3 ubiquitin ligases represent the largest class of E3 ubiquitin ligases involved in protein degradation and play a pivotal role in plant growth, development, and environmental responses. Despite extensive studies in numerous plant species, the functions of RING E3 ligases in cotton remain largely unknown. In this study, we performed systematic identification, characterization, and expression analysis of genes in cotton.

Molecular Characterization of the Acyl-CoA-Binding Protein Genes Reveals Their Significant Roles in Oil Accumulation and Abiotic Stress Response in Cotton.

Members of the acyl-CoA-binding protein (ACBP) gene family play vital roles in diverse processes related to lipid metabolism, growth and development, and environmental response. Plant genes have been well-studied in a variety of species including Arabidopsis, soybean, rice and maize. However, the identification and functions of genes in cotton remain to be elucidated.

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analyses of the Cotton Genes and Their Potential Roles in Fiber Development and Stress Response.

Argonaute proteins (AGOs) are indispensable components of RNA silencing. However, systematic characterization of the genes have not been completed in cotton until now. In this study, cotton genes were identified and analyzed with respect to their evolution and expression profile during biotic and abiotic stresses.