Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of Chitinase Genes in Watermelon under Abiotic Stimuli and <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> Infection

Chitinases, which catalyze the hydrolysis of chitin, the primary components of fungal cell walls, play key roles in defense responses, symbiotic associations, plant growth, and stress tolerance. In this study, 23 chitinase genes were identified in watermelon (<i>Citrullus lanatus</i> [Th...

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Main Authors: Changqing Xuan, Mengjiao Feng, Xin Li, Yinjie Hou, Chunhua Wei, Xian Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/1/638