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Characterization and expression analysis of wall-associated kinase (WAK) and WAK-like family in cotton.
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International Journal of Biological Macromolecules . Sep2021, Vol. 187, p867-879. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The wall-associated kinases (WAKs) and WAK-like kinases (WAKLs) form a group of receptor-like kinases (RLKs) with extracellular domains tightly linked to the cell wall. The WAKs/WAKLs have been known to be involved in plant growth, development, and stress responses. However, the functions of WAKs/WAKLs are less well known in cotton. In this study, 58, 66, and 99 WAK / WAKL genes were identified in Gossypium arboreum , G. raimondii , and G. hirsutum , respectively. Phylogenetic analysis showed they were classified into five groups, with two groups specific to cotton. Collinearity analysis revealed that segmental and tandem duplications resulted in expansion of the WAK/WAKL gene family in cotton. Moreover, the Ka/Ks ratios indicated this family was exposed to purifying selection pressure during evolution. The structures of the GhWAK / WAKL genes and encoded proteins suggested the functions of WAKs/WAKLs in cotton were conserved. Transient expression of four WAK/WAKL-GFP fusion constructs in Arabidopsis protoplasts indicated that they were localized on the plasma membrane. The cis -elements in the GhWAK / WAKL promoters were responsive to multiple phytohormones and abiotic stresses. Expression profiling showed that GhWAK / WAKL genes were induced by various abiotic stresses. This study provides insights into the evolution of WAK / WAKL genes and presents fundamental information for further analysis in cotton. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01418130
- Volume :
- 187
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152186561
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.07.163