Genome-wide identification and analysis of ( transcription factor gene family in melon ( L.).

BACKGROUND

() transcription factor (TF) gene family members play very critical roles in several biological processes like plant-spesific development and growth process, tissue regeneration, different biotic and abiotic stress responses in plant tissues and organs. The genes have been analyzed in various species. Melon ( L.), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is economically important and contains important molecules for nutrition and human health such as vitamins A and C, -carotenes, phenolic acids, phenolic acids, minerals and folic acid. However, no studies have been reported so far about genes in melon hence this is the first study for genes in this plant.

RESULTS

In this study, 40 melon TF genes were identified, which were separated into seven groups through phylogenetic analysis. Cis-acting elements showed that these genes were associated with plant growth and development, phytohormone and abiotic stress responses. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis revealed that of genes especially function in regulation and developmental processes. The and qRT-PCR expression patterns demonstrated that and are highly expressed in root and leaf tissues, and displayed a high expression in male-female flower and ovary tissues.

CONCLUSIONS

These results may provide important contributions for future research on the functional characterization of the melon gene family and the outputs of this study can provide information about the evolution and characteristics of melon gene family for next studies.