Analysis of the ASMT Gene Family in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.): Identification, Phylogeny, and Expression Profiles
Joint Authors
Pan, Luzhao
Zheng, Jiaqiu
Liu, Jia
Guo, Jun
Liu, Fawan
Liu, Lecheng
Wan, Hongjian
Source
International Journal of Genomics
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-04-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acetylserotonin methyltransferase (ASMT) in plant species, one of the most important enzymes in melatonin biosynthesis, plays a rate-limiting role in the melatonin production.
In this study, based on the whole genome sequence, we performed a systematic analysis for the ASMT gene family in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and analyzed their expression profiles during growth and development, as well as abiotic stresses.
The results showed that at least 16 CaASMT genes were identified in the pepper genome.
Phylogenetic analyses of all the CaASMTs were divided into three groups (group I, group II, and group III) with a high bootstrap value.
Through the online MEME tool, six distinct motifs (motif 1 to motif 6) were identified.
Chromosome location found that most CaASMT genes were mapped in the distal ends of the pepper chromosomes.
In addition, RNA-seq analysis revealed that, during the vegetative and reproductive development, the difference in abundance and distinct expression patterns of these CaASMT genes suggests different functions.
The qRT-PCR analysis showed that high abundance of CaASMT03, CaASMT04, and CaASMT06 occurred in mature green fruit and mature red fruit.
Finally, using RNA-seq and qRT-PCR technology, we also found that several CaASMT genes were induced under abiotic stress conditions.
The results will not only contribute to elucidate the evolutionary relationship of ASMT genes but also ascertain the biological function in pepper plant response to abiotic stresses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pan, Luzhao& Zheng, Jiaqiu& Liu, Jia& Guo, Jun& Liu, Fawan& Liu, Lecheng…[et al.]. 2019. Analysis of the ASMT Gene Family in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.): Identification, Phylogeny, and Expression Profiles. International Journal of Genomics،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165713
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pan, Luzhao…[et al.]. Analysis of the ASMT Gene Family in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.): Identification, Phylogeny, and Expression Profiles. International Journal of Genomics No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165713
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pan, Luzhao& Zheng, Jiaqiu& Liu, Jia& Guo, Jun& Liu, Fawan& Liu, Lecheng…[et al.]. Analysis of the ASMT Gene Family in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.): Identification, Phylogeny, and Expression Profiles. International Journal of Genomics. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165713
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1165713