Genome-wide identification of the genes in common bean () and revealing their functions in response to f. sp. .

Fusarium wilt, which affects common bean all across the world, is caused by f. sp. (). It is necessary to have functional genes in response to infection because they might be used to manage disease. As a crucial regulator, -binding transcription factor () is engaged in the defense mechanism of plants against pathogens. The role of regulators in common bean in response to infection, however, has not been documented. Hence, we performed genome-wide identified and characterized eight genes in common bean. In this study, eight genes were distributed on six chromosomes and classified into four subgroups. The genes have the same conserved bZIP and DOG1 domains, but there are specific sequence structures in different . Phylogenetic and synteny analysis explained that gene has a close genetic relationship with legume and that and may play an important role in evolution. Transcriptome data explained that expression levels of genes showed diversity in different tissues. After inoculation, the expression levels of 3 and were significantly different between resistant and susceptible genotypes. Under SA treatment, the expression levels of , , , and were significantly different. These results imply that and play key roles in SA-mediated resistance to Fusarium wilt. Together, these findings advance knowledge of the gene family in common bean and will help future studies aimed at reducing Fusarium wilt.