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Ain Raal¹, Valeriia Kokitko², Vira Odyntsova², Anne Orav³, Oleh Koshovyi^1,4,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1365-1382, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.053754 - 30 July 2024
Abstract Valeriana officinalis L. is a plant from the Caprifoliaceae family, which is widely distributed in various parts of the world, especially in Europe and Asia. All species of Valeriana are distinguished by their ability to synthesize essential oil, which has a powerful effect on the physiological and mental aspects of the human body. The aim was to study the qualitative and quantitative composition of essential oil from valerian roots, collected in different countries, using the gas chromatography method, and to establish marker compounds for valerian species. 13 samples of commercial roots with rhizomes of V. officinalis from nine… More >

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Carla Cepeda^1,*, Gabriel Oliva^1,2, Daniela Ferrante^1,2
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1383-1401, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052534 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Ecology of Rangelands in Argentina)
Abstract Semiarid Patagonia represents 25% of the rangeland area in Argentina, and sheep overgrazing has degraded about a third of it in the past. In this century, depleted domestic stocks have mostly stabilized, but Guanaco populations have grown. These native camelids share habitat and diets with sheep, but their effect on vegetation is poorly understood and has long been debated. We set up an exclusion experiment in Monte León and Cañadón Vaca, a semiarid shrubland grassland in southern Patagonia, currently grazed only by guanacos. Vegetation baselines were studied in 2016 in twelve plots, and half of… More >

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Samijan Samijan, Endah Nurwahyuni, Sri Minarsih^*, Agus Supriyo, Sodiq Jauhari, Yulis Hindarwati, Meinarti Norma Setiapermas, Raden Heru Praptana, Endah Winarni, Vina Eka Aristya
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1403-1420, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.048339 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Biofertilizers and Nano Fertilizers as Tools to Increase Agriculture Resilience and Sustainability)
Abstract Sorghum is the fifth most required cereal crop globally. Sorghum bicolor has the advantage of being adaptive to both lowland and dryland, with drought-tolerant and wide adaptability. The low nutrient availability in dryland requires additional effective fertilizers to increase sorghum productivity. The research aimed to assess the application of organic, inorganic, and biofertilizers for sorghum productivity on dryland. Research in Central Java, Indonesia as dryland sorghum areas, from November 2022 to February 2023. The experiment cooperates with the farmers in a split-plot design, the main plot was two varieties and subplots of four fertilizers. The enhanced… More >

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Feiyu Yan^1,2, Xin Chen¹, Zhenzhen Wang¹, Yuxuan Xia¹, Dehui Zheng¹, Sirui Xue¹, Hongliang Zhao^1,2, Zhiwei Huang^1,2, Yuan Niu^1,2, Guoliang Zhang^1,2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1421-1440, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.053914 - 30 July 2024
Abstract Melatonin and abscisic acid, as major plant hormones, play important roles in the physiological and biochemical activities of crops, but the interaction between the two under salt stress is not yet clear. This study investigated the endogenous levels of melatonin and abscisic acid in rice by using exogenous melatonin, abscisic acid, and their synthetic inhibitors, and examined their interactions under salt stress. The research results indicate that melatonin and abscisic acid can improve rice salt tolerance. Melatonin alleviated the salt sensitivity caused by abscisic acid deficiency, increased antioxidant enzyme activity and antioxidant content in rice More >

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Pengcheng Li^1,2,#, Tianze Zhu^1,#, Yunyun Wang^1,2, Shuangyi Yin¹, Xinjie Zhu¹, Minggang Ji¹, Wenye Rui¹, Houmiao Wang¹, Zefeng Yang^1,2,*, Chenwu Xu^1,2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1441-1453, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052219 - 30 July 2024
Abstract The nutritional composition and overall quality of maize kernels are largely determined by the key chemical components: protein, oil, and starch. Nevertheless, the genetic basis underlying these nutritional quality traits during grain filling remains poorly understood. In this study, the concentrations of protein, oil, and starch were studied in 204 recombinant inbred lines resulting from a cross between DH1M and T877 at four different stages post-pollination. All the traits exhibited considerable phenotypic variation. During the grain-filling stage, the levels of protein and starch content generally increased, whereas oil content decreased, with significant changes observed between… More >

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Dongbo Wu^1,#, Shuang Qu^2,#, Lianwen Shen², Shengqun Chen², Xia Jiang^2,3, Ai Rao¹, Yuxue Zhao^2,*, Yueyun Wang^1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1455-1466, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051652 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Plant Secondary Metabolism and Functional Biology)
Abstract Cymbidium goeringii is an economically important ornamental plant, and flower color is one of the main features of C. goeringii that contributes to its high economic value. To clarify the molecular mechanisms underlying the role of anthocyanins in mediating differences in color among varieties, liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry was used to perform anthocyanin-targeted metabolomics of seven C. goeringii varieties, including ‘Jin Qian Yuan’ (JQY), ‘Jin Xiu Qian Yuan’ (JXQY), ‘Miao Jiang Su Die’ (MJSD), ‘Qian Ming Su’ (QMS), ‘Shi Chan’ (SC), and ‘Yang Ming Su’ (YMS), as well as the C. goeringii. We detected 64 anthocyanins, including cyanidins, delphinidins,… More >

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Ramiro Reyes-Castro¹, Héctor G. Núñez-Palenius^1,*, Juan I. Valiente-Banuet², María E. Sosa-Morales¹, Blanca E. Orosco-Alcalá¹, Rafael Guzmán-Mendoza¹, Graciela M. L. Ruiz-Aguilar¹, Rogelio Costilla-Salazar¹
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1467-1484, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051644 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent Research Trends in Genetics, Genomics, and Physiology of Crop Plants)
Abstract Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), along with potato and tomato, is one of the three most cultivated vegetables in the world. Bell pepper is worldwide accepted due to its characteristics of color, smell, flavor, and texture. Bell pepper is also considered a nutritious food due to its vitamin and antioxidant contents. In Mexico, bell pepper production has a high value because it is grown for the international markets, particularly the United States of America. Nevertheless, the abscission of flowers and fruits is a factor that limits the yield, hinders the planning of activities, and causes a More >

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Shoukai Lin^1,3,4,*, Yifan Xiong², Shichang Xu^1,2, Manegdebwaoaga Arthur Fabrice Kabore², Fan Lin⁵, Fuxiang Qiu^1,2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1485-1502, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050990 - 30 July 2024
Abstract The SWEET (sugar will eventually be exported transporter) family proteins are a recently identified class of sugar transporters that are essential for various physiological processes. Although the functions of the SWEET proteins have been identified in a number of species, to date, there have been no reports of the functions of the SWEET genes in woodland strawberries (Fragaria vesca). In this study, we identified 15 genes that were highly homologous to the A. thaliana AtSWEET genes and designated them as FvSWEET1–FvSWEET15. We then conducted a structural and evolutionary analysis of these 15 FvSWEET genes. The phylogenetic analysis enabled us… More >

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Mingchuan Yang¹, Jia Zheng², Wenhui Yu¹, Yanghua Li², Yali Wang¹, Zilu Zhang¹, Zhenhui Kang^1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1503-1521, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051718 - 30 July 2024
Abstract Sorghum is not only an important bio-energy crop but also a vital raw material for brewing. Exogenous copper affects the growth and metabolism of crops in specific ways. This study identified 8475 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) by high-throughput transcriptome sequencing in the sorghum cultivar ‘Jinnuoliang 2’ after 24 h of treatment with 10 mM CuSO. Using GO analysis, 476 genes were functionally annotated, which were mainly related to catabolism and biosynthetic processes. Additionally, 90 pathways were annotated by employing the KEGG analysis. Among them, glutathione metabolism and peroxisome were induced, while photosynthesis, photosynthesis-antenna protein, and… More >

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Taghreed Alsufyani^1,*, Noura J. Alotaibi², Nour Houda M’sakni¹, Mona A. Almalki¹, Eman M. Alghamdi³
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1523-1542, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050351 - 30 July 2024
Abstract This study simplifies the complex relationship among grapevine plants, aphids, ladybirds, and ants, which is essential for effective pest management and ecological balance. This study investigated the impact of aphid attacks and the presence of ants and ladybirds on the volatile compounds profile released into the chemosphere of the community consisting of the common vine Vitis vinifera, the aphid Aphis illinoisensis, the ladybird Coccinella undecimpunctata-and the ant Tapinoma magnum. This study aims to analyze the volatile compounds emitted by the grapevine and surrounding insects in response to these intricate interactions. The extraction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) was carried… More >

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Haijian Yang¹, Mingzhi Zhang^1,*, Na Xiao¹, Yuan Li²
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1543-1568, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050915 - 30 July 2024
Abstract The micro-sprinkler irrigation mulched (MSM) has been suggested as a novel water-saving approach in controlled environment agriculture. However, the effects of microbial community structure and enzyme activity in the rhizosphere soil on crop growth under MSM remain unclear. This study conducted a randomized experimental design using greenhouse tomatoes to investigate changes in bacterial community structure and enzyme activity in rhizosphere soil under different irrigation frequencies (F) and amounts (I) of MSM. The findings revealed that with the increase of F or I, The total count of soil bacteria in tomatoes first rose and then fell… More >

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Sumit Sow^1,#, Shivani Ranjan^1,#,*, Mahmoud F. Seleiman^2,3, Hiba M. Alkharabsheh^4,*, Mukesh Kumar¹, Navnit Kumar¹, Smruti Ranjan Padhan⁵, Dhirendra Kumar Roy¹, Dibyajyoti Nath⁶, Harun Gitari⁷, Daniel O. Wasonga⁸
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1569-1598, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052241 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Abiotic and Biotic Stress Tolerance in Crop)
Abstract Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economy, and there is an increasing global emphasis on automating agricultural processes. With the tremendous increase in population, the demand for food and employment has also increased significantly. Agricultural methods traditionally used to meet these requirements are no longer adequate, requiring solutions to issues such as excessive herbicide use and the use of chemical fertilizers. Integration of technologies such as the Internet of Things, wireless communication, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep learning shows promise in addressing these challenges. However, there is a lack of comprehensive documentation… More >

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Fangye Liu^1,#, Jiaping Qu^1,#, Yajun Li¹, Jiawei Fan¹, Yumeng Cui¹, Jingwen Wu¹, Xueqi Gu¹, Xia Li^2,*, He Huang^1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1599-1621, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051386 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Plant Secondary Metabolism and Functional Biology)
Abstract Chrysanthemum × morifolium is a horticultural crop which plays a vital role in the flower industry with significant economic value and has a cultivation history of over three thousand years in China. The accumulation of anthocyanins is always affected by light. Here, we revealed that anthocyanin accumulation is highly dependent on light in ‘2021135’ genotype chrysanthemum, while it is light-independent in ‘2001402’ genotype chrysanthemum. However, no literature has been reported regarding the non-photosensitive chrysanthemum in anthocyanins light-independent synthesis pathways. Through the phenotype analysis of 44 F generations, we found that light-independence is a dominant trait which… More >

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Elham A. Badr¹, Gehan Sh. Bakhoum¹, Mervat Sh. Sadak², Ibrahim Al-Ashkar³, Mohammad Sohidul Islam⁴, Ayman El Sabagh^5,6,*, Magdi T. Abdelhamid^2,7,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1623-1645, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.054453 - 30 July 2024
Abstract While Egypt’s canola production per unit area has recently grown, productivity remains low, necessitating increased productivity. Hydrogels are water-absorbent polymer compounds that can optimize irrigation schedules by increasing the soil’s ability to retain water. Accordingly, two field experiments were conducted to examine hydrogel application to sandy soil on canola growth, biochemical aspects, yield, yield traits, and nutritional quality of yielded seeds grown under water deficit stress conditions. The experiments were conducted by arranging a split-plot layout in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three times replications of each treatment. While water stress at 75%… More >

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Abida Aziz¹, Shafiqa Bano¹, Mubshar Hussain², Muhammad Farooq Azhar³, Ghulam Yasin³, Naila Hadayat⁴, Iqra Arooj⁵, Abeer Hashem⁶, Ajay Kumar⁷, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah⁸, Qamar uz Zaman^9,10,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1647-1665, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050974 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Abiotic Stress Impacts on Plant Physiology and Their Alleviation)
Abstract Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) exhibits a greater capacity for cadmium (Cd) absorption compared to other cereal crops, leading to elevated daily Cd intake, and posing a significant threat to public health. For the mitigation of Cd stress in sustainable and environmentally friendly way, a pot study was designed by using exogenous application of various biostimulants, i.e., Nigella sativa and Ocimum sanctum extracts: 0%, 10%, and 20% in combination with the chelating agent ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) using 0 and 5 mg kg under various levels of Cd stress (i.e., 0, 5, 10, and 15 mg kg soil). Results revealed… More >

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Song Gao¹, Ruocheng Xu², Lin Li³, Jiao Wang², Nian Liu², Johannes M. H. Knops⁴, Junfeng Wang^2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1667-1675, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051548 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Grassland Ecology in China under Global Change)
Abstract Understanding how summer warming influences the parent and daughter shoot production in a perennial clonal grass is vital for comprehending the response of grassland productivity to global warming. Here, we conducted a simulated experiment using potted Leymus chinensis, to study the relationship between the photosynthetic activity of parent shoots and the production of daughter shoots under a whole (90 days) summer warming scenario (+3°C). The results showed that the biomass of parents and buds decreased by 25.52% and 33.45%, respectively, under warming conditions. The reduction in parent shoot biomass due to warming directly resulted from decreased… More >

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Nguyen Quang Hung^1,2,#, Nguyen Thanh Tung^3,#, Nguyen Phuong Hanh¹, Chu Thi Thu Ha¹, Nguyen Thi Nhung³, Nguyen Thai An³, Vu Xuan Giang³, Luong Van Hao⁴, Oleh Koshovyi⁵, Ain Raal^5,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1677-1687, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.053624 - 30 July 2024
Abstract Our study aimed to compare the essential oil (EO) concentration and composition of several Apiaceae species growing in the Northern region of Vietnam. The yields of EOs from materials ranged from 0.03% (root EO of Angelica acutiloba and aerial parts EO of Heracleum bivittatum)−0.27% (leaf EO of Xyloselinum vietnamense). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) allowed the identification of 74 components in the EOs of six Apiaceae species, making up 94.4%–100.0% of the oils. In EO from Angelica acutiloba, (Z)-ligustilide accounted for an extremely large proportion (94.9%). EO of Angelica pubescens was dominated by six characteristic components including α-pinene (21.5%), β-phellandrene (18.1%), p-cymene… More >

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Mengxu Su¹, Zhanjiang Han^1,*, Zhen Zhao², Xiaofeng Wu¹, Jiaju Wu¹
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1689-1703, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052814 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Enhancing the Carbon Sequestration Capacity of the Agricultural, Forestry, and Agroforestry Ecosystems)
Abstract Leaves are important ‘source’ organs that synthesize organic matter, providing carbon sources for plant growth. Here, we used Populus talassica × Populus euphratica, the dominant species in ecological and timber forests, to simulate carbon limitation through artificial 25%, 50%, and 75% defoliation treatments and explore the effects on root, stem, and leaf morphology, biomass accumulation, and carbon allocation strategies. At the 60th d after treatment, under 25% defoliation treatment, the plant height, specific leaf weight, root surface area and volume, and concentrations of non-structural carbohydrates in stem and root were significantly increased by 9.13%, 20.00%, 16.60%,… More >

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Fenglan Zhao^1,2,#, Shuwen Wu^1,#, Xue Meng¹, Jianping Xue^1,2, Yongbo Duan^1,2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1705-1716, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052287 - 30 July 2024
Abstract Dōng líng căo, the dried aboveground parts of Isodon rubescens (Hemls.) Hara., is commonly consumed as a medicinal decoction or tea beverage. Natural beverages can be an important source of human dietary selenium (Se). However, how I. rubescens plants respond to exogenous Se remains unknown. In this study, a pot cultivation experiment was employed to investigate the phenotypic and physiological responses of I. rubescens plants exposed to Se. Fifteen days after applying different concentrations of sodium selenate to the soil, the Se enrichment capacity, growth indices, antioxidant capacities, and the content of flavonoids and diterpenoids were measured in… More >

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Yolotzin Apatzingán Palomino-Hermosillo¹, Ángel Elpidio Díaz-Jasso², Rosendo Balois-Morales¹, Verónica Alhelí Ochoa-Jiménez^1,3, Pedro Ulises Bautista-Rosales¹, Guillermo Berumen-Varela^1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1717-1732, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052216 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Plant Secondary Metabolism and Functional Biology)
Abstract Soursop (Annona muricata L.) is a tropical fruit highly valued for its unique flavor, nutritional value, and health-promoting properties. The ripening process of soursop involves complex changes in gene expression and metabolite accumulation, which have been studied using various omics technologies. Transcriptome analysis has provided insights into the regulation of key genes involved in ripening, while metabolic compound analysis has revealed the presence of numerous bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. However, the integration of transcriptome and metabolite compound data has not been extensively explored in soursop. Therefore, in this paper, we present a comprehensive analysis… More >

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Adel A. Rezk^1,2,*, Mohamed M. El-Malky³, Heba I. Mohamed^4,*, Hossam S. El-Beltagi^1,5
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1733-1748, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052739 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent Research Trends in Genetics, Genomics, and Physiology of Crop Plants)
Abstract Twenty-four rice genotypes were examined to assess genetic variability, heritability, and correlations for seven-grain quality traits, eight nutritional elements, and protein. ANOVA revealed significant differences for the quality traits studied. For every trait under study, the phenotypic coefficient of variation was higher than the correspondence genotypic coefficient of variation. Heritability in a broad sense varied from 29.75% for grain length to 98.31% for the elongation trait. Hulling percentage recovery had a highly significant positive correlation with milling and head rice percentage. Consequently, milling percentage had a highly positive correlation with head rice percentage. In amylose… More >

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Yi Xi, Li Zhang, Yanhong Xu, Wei Cheng, Chao Chen^*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1749-1765, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051793 - 30 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Abiotic Stress Impacts on Plant Physiology and Their Alleviation)
Abstract In artificially controlled pot experiments, perennial ryegrass was mixed with other leguminous plants (white clover and alfalfa) and treated with lead, zinc and cadmium (337 mg·kg, 648 mg·kg, and 9 mg·kg, respectively) to simulate compound pollution conditions. The results showed that the concentrations of heavy metals, transport factors, and bioconcentration factors in mixed planting of ryegrass decreased compared with those in monoculture. Regardless of whether heavy metal pollution was introduced, mixed planting increased the aboveground and underground biomasses of ryegrass. The different mixed planting treatments had no significant impact on the chlorophyll concentration of ryegrass.… More >

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Xin Qi^1,#, Yu Wang^1,#, Xing Zhang¹, Xiaoshuang Wei¹, Xinyang Liu¹, Zhennan Wang¹, Zhenhui Wang^1,*, Fenglou Ling^2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1767-1779, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052844 - 30 July 2024
Abstract DNA methylation is an important epigenetic regulatory mechanism, it regulates gene expression by recruiting proteins involved in gene repression or by inhibiting the binding of transcription factor(s) to DNA. In this study, a novel methyltransferase 2a gene (Zmet2a) was cloned in maize and identified by polymerase chain reaction-base (PCR-base) using a bioinformatics strategy. The Zmet2a cDNA sequence is 2739 bp long and translates to 912 amino acid peptides. The Zmet2a protein revealed that it contains BAH and CHROMO structural domains, is a non-transmembrane protein that is hydrophilically unstable, and has no signal peptide structure. Meanwhile, we verified More >

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