Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of GIF Gene Family during the Development and Metal Ion Stress Responses in Soybean
The GIF gene family is one of the plant transcription factors specific to seed plants. The family members are expressed in all lateral organs produced by apical and floral meristems and contribute to the development of leaves, shoots, flowers, and seeds. This study identified eight GIF genes in the...
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| description | The GIF gene family is one of the plant transcription factors specific to seed plants. The family members are expressed in all lateral organs produced by apical and floral meristems and contribute to the development of leaves, shoots, flowers, and seeds. This study identified eight GIF genes in the soybean genome and clustered them into three groups. Analyses of Ka/Ks ratios and divergence times indicated that they had undergone purifying selection during species evolution. RNA-sequence and relative expression patterns of these <i>GmGIF</i> genes tended to be conserved, while different expression patterns were also observed between the duplicated GIF members in soybean. Numerous cis-regulatory elements related to plant hormones, light, and stresses were found in the promoter regions of these <i>GmGIF</i> genes. Moreover, the expression patterns of <i>GmGIF</i> members were confirmed in soybean roots under cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) stress, indicating their potential functions in the heavy metal response in soybean. Our research provides valuable information for the functional characterization of each <i>GmGIF</i> gene in different legumes in the future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9dfdb0d1611b45109eaccbeb5443c7492023-11-23T21:43:33ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472022-02-0111457010.3390/plants11040570Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of GIF Gene Family during the Development and Metal Ion Stress Responses in SoybeanIntikhab Alam0Xueting Wu1Liangfa Ge2Department of Grassland Science, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaDepartment of Grassland Science, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaThe GIF gene family is one of the plant transcription factors specific to seed plants. The family members are expressed in all lateral organs produced by apical and floral meristems and contribute to the development of leaves, shoots, flowers, and seeds. This study identified eight GIF genes in the soybean genome and clustered them into three groups. Analyses of Ka/Ks ratios and divergence times indicated that they had undergone purifying selection during species evolution. RNA-sequence and relative expression patterns of these <i>GmGIF</i> genes tended to be conserved, while different expression patterns were also observed between the duplicated GIF members in soybean. Numerous cis-regulatory elements related to plant hormones, light, and stresses were found in the promoter regions of these <i>GmGIF</i> genes. Moreover, the expression patterns of <i>GmGIF</i> members were confirmed in soybean roots under cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) stress, indicating their potential functions in the heavy metal response in soybean. Our research provides valuable information for the functional characterization of each <i>GmGIF</i> gene in different legumes in the future.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/4/570GIF genes<i>Glycine max</i>gene duplicationexpression patternsCd stressCu stress |
| spellingShingle | Intikhab Alam Xueting Wu Liangfa Ge Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of GIF Gene Family during the Development and Metal Ion Stress Responses in Soybean Plants GIF genes <i>Glycine max</i> gene duplication expression patterns Cd stress Cu stress |
| title | Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of GIF Gene Family during the Development and Metal Ion Stress Responses in Soybean |
| title_full | Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of GIF Gene Family during the Development and Metal Ion Stress Responses in Soybean |
| title_fullStr | Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of GIF Gene Family during the Development and Metal Ion Stress Responses in Soybean |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of GIF Gene Family during the Development and Metal Ion Stress Responses in Soybean |
| title_short | Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of GIF Gene Family during the Development and Metal Ion Stress Responses in Soybean |
| title_sort | comprehensive genomic survey evolution and expression analysis of gif gene family during the development and metal ion stress responses in soybean |
| topic | GIF genes <i>Glycine max</i> gene duplication expression patterns Cd stress Cu stress |
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