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A Classification of Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors of Soybean
Joint Authors
Hudson, Matthew E.
Hudson, Karen
Source
International Journal of Genomics
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The complete genome sequence of soybean allows an unprecedented opportunity for the discovery of the genes controlling important traits.
In particular, the potential functions of regulatory genes are a priority for analysis.
The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) family of transcription factors is known to be involved in controlling a wide range of systems critical for crop adaptation and quality, including photosynthesis, light signalling, pigment biosynthesis, and seed pod development.
Using a hidden Markov model search algorithm, 319 genes with basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor domains were identified within the soybean genome sequence.
These were classified with respect to their predicted DNA binding potential, intron/exon structure, and the phylogeny of the bHLH domain.
Evidence is presented that the vast majority (281) of these 319 soybean bHLH genes are expressed at the mRNA level.
Of these soybean bHLH genes, 67% were found to exist in two or more homeologous copies.
This dataset provides a framework for future studies on bHLH gene function in soybean.
The challenge for future research remains to define functions for the bHLH factors encoded in the soybean genome, which may allow greater flexibility for genetic selection of growth and environmental adaptation in this widely grown crop.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hudson, Karen& Hudson, Matthew E.. 2015. A Classification of Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors of Soybean. International Journal of Genomics،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066031
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hudson, Karen& Hudson, Matthew E.. A Classification of Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors of Soybean. International Journal of Genomics No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066031
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hudson, Karen& Hudson, Matthew E.. A Classification of Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors of Soybean. International Journal of Genomics. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066031
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1066031