Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress
<i>HD-Zip</i> (homeodomain-leucine zipper) transcription factors play a crucial role in plant growth, development, and stress response; however, the <i>HD-Zip</i> gene family of <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. has not been identified. In this study, a total of 40 <...
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| description | <i>HD-Zip</i> (homeodomain-leucine zipper) transcription factors play a crucial role in plant growth, development, and stress response; however, the <i>HD-Zip</i> gene family of <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. has not been identified. In this study, a total of 40 <i>HD-Zip</i> gene family members were identified in the genome of Coix. According to phylogenetic analysis, the Coix <i>HD-Zip</i> gene was divided into four subfamilies (I–IV), of which the <i>HD-Zip</i> I subfamily can be further divided into five branches. Moreover, <i>HD-Zip</i> members of the same subfamily usually share similar gene structures and conserved motifs. The transcription factor binding site enrichment analysis showed that there are many motifs for binding with transcription factors such as ERF (Ethylene responsive factor), MYB (v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog), and ARF (Auxin Response Factor) in the promoter region of the <i>ClHDZ</i> genes. The results of qPCR (Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) and expression profile analysis showed that <i>ClHD-Zip I</i> genes showed different levels of expression under different stress treatments. Among them, <i>ClHDZ4</i> was located in the nucleus, and its expression pattern was significantly upregulated under salt, drought, and high-temperature stress. In addition, ectopic expression of <i>ClHDZ4</i> enhanced the growth of yeast strains under drought, salt, or high-temperature treatment. In summary, these results laid a foundation for further research on the resistance function of the Coix <i>HD-Zip</i> gene. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dd68c8de74fa4ccd930421f22f5923ee2025-08-20T02:31:03ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-04-01149131810.3390/plants14091318Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic StressYongle Wang0Hongjuan Wang1Xianyong Lu2Chun Yu3Benli Jiang4Jiabao Zhu5Yujiao Wang6Institute of Industrial Crops, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230001, ChinaInstitute of Industrial Crops, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230001, ChinaInstitute of Industrial Crops, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230001, ChinaInstitute of Industrial Crops, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230001, ChinaInstitute of Industrial Crops, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230001, ChinaInstitute of Industrial Crops, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230001, ChinaInstitute of Industrial Crops, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230001, China<i>HD-Zip</i> (homeodomain-leucine zipper) transcription factors play a crucial role in plant growth, development, and stress response; however, the <i>HD-Zip</i> gene family of <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. has not been identified. In this study, a total of 40 <i>HD-Zip</i> gene family members were identified in the genome of Coix. According to phylogenetic analysis, the Coix <i>HD-Zip</i> gene was divided into four subfamilies (I–IV), of which the <i>HD-Zip</i> I subfamily can be further divided into five branches. Moreover, <i>HD-Zip</i> members of the same subfamily usually share similar gene structures and conserved motifs. The transcription factor binding site enrichment analysis showed that there are many motifs for binding with transcription factors such as ERF (Ethylene responsive factor), MYB (v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog), and ARF (Auxin Response Factor) in the promoter region of the <i>ClHDZ</i> genes. The results of qPCR (Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) and expression profile analysis showed that <i>ClHD-Zip I</i> genes showed different levels of expression under different stress treatments. Among them, <i>ClHDZ4</i> was located in the nucleus, and its expression pattern was significantly upregulated under salt, drought, and high-temperature stress. In addition, ectopic expression of <i>ClHDZ4</i> enhanced the growth of yeast strains under drought, salt, or high-temperature treatment. In summary, these results laid a foundation for further research on the resistance function of the Coix <i>HD-Zip</i> gene.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/9/1318<i>HD-Zip</i><i>Coix lacrma-jobi</i> L.abiotic stressexpression pattern |
| spellingShingle | Yongle Wang Hongjuan Wang Xianyong Lu Chun Yu Benli Jiang Jiabao Zhu Yujiao Wang Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress Plants <i>HD-Zip</i> <i>Coix lacrma-jobi</i> L. abiotic stress expression pattern |
| title | Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress |
| title_full | Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress |
| title_fullStr | Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress |
| title_short | Comprehensive Identification of <i>HD-Zip</i> Family Genes in <i>Coix lacryma-jobi</i> L. and Their Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stress |
| title_sort | comprehensive identification of i hd zip i family genes in i coix lacryma jobi i l and their potential roles in response to abiotic stress |
| topic | <i>HD-Zip</i> <i>Coix lacrma-jobi</i> L. abiotic stress expression pattern |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/9/1318 |
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